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I'm new to rifles so this might be a dumb question.

I bought a 10/22 not too long ago, basic wood stock with no sling studs. I like the wood and have no interest in swapping the stock. I got an old USGI style websling at a gunshow for cheap and am wanting to mount the sling mainly for learning sling supporting shooting.

My question is this, I know I don't want to mount on the barrel band for accuracy reasons in supported shooting, plus its flimsy and I don't trust it for breaking. So I'm going to have to drill both front and back anyway. I'd like to mount the swivels on the left side, M1 style. I've got quite an affinity for the old military rifles and i'd like to design this 10/22 in that style. (Also will be buying a set of tech sights). Seems to me that since in supported shooting id be pulling to the side anyhow and being side mounted I could pull it tight when not in use and would be more tidy than if it was bottom mounted, also would stay out of the way of any high cap mags or a bipod if I was using one.

Just thought i'd post here before I had a 'wish I hadn't done that' moment. Yall see any downsides to this plan? (I've mounted a sling before on my shotgun so I know what I'm doing, I'm not going to drill into the barrel or anything like that.)

Now let's not all jump at once fellas

Ok so I am assuming from the enthusiasm in this thread that there's not really much of a difference either way, so i'll probably go ahead with it next time I come across some cheap sling studs, actually i'll probably do a mock up with zip ties to see how it feels first, then make it happen.

But i'm still completely inexperienced with rifle shooting, so anyone who owns an M1 Carbine, or similar rifle want to chime in with how they like shooting sling supported with the swivels bieng mounted on the side instead of the bottom of the stock?

I have a Hi-Point 9mm carbine. The sling attaches to the right side of the weapon. It still works quite well for sling supported shooting. I don't notice any "torquing" of the rifle when I use it.

Not a direct answer to your question, but the only experience I have with a side-mounted sling.

If you're shooting from classic positions with a military loop sling, you won't be pulling from the side. Down and back across the back of your hand, then almost parallel to your forearm.But, if that works for you, go for it.
On my M1 Carbine, I put QD studs on the bottom for use with a conventional sling. Most of the time, though, it gets shot without any sling.

M1 with M1907 Sling

Better Video on using the sling