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Morning, folks!  My lady asked me what I would like for my birthday tomorrow and after pondering a bit, I thought that a cartridge belt to use with my Sako 416 Remington would be great. And except for physical appearance I would then look just like Stewart Granger in his prime. They might be 'culling belts' ?? I am not really sure. I might not have pulled off that look on my first safari back in 1977 .. but no one is watching now, anyways .. Who sells such an item? Thanks and Happy 4th of July to your Americans.. all the best !! | ||
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If you are talking a full-sized belt, then you would be walking around with a lot of weight when all the loops are filled, and several hundred dollars worth of ammunition. LOL. Good luck and Happy Birthday! BH63 Hunting buff is better than sex! | |||
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I would look at Trader Keith. He has both canvas and leather culling belts. I prefer canvas. Heym USA also sells leather culling belts made of buffalo and hippo hide. Very nice. | |||
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african sporting creations as well. Murray leather made my 505 one White Mountains Arizona | |||
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There is a fella in western Kansas who produces belts and slides to your order. Damn, I can't recall his website but he has been on AR and many endorse his products. I bought one and was so impressed I ordered loops in all of my double rifle calibers from .350 no2 up to 4-bore. Help me out, fellas. Can you find the thread or his contacts? Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Happy Birthday! Jeffs Outfitters has some stuff and also Tourbon makes some slides. IHMSA BC Provincial Champion and Perfect 40 Score, Unlimited Category, AAA Class. | |||
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I believe Cal is referring to tommymaker. I too have a few of his products | |||
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I have one of these (with the elephant hide loops) and it is going to Zim with me next year. I load two, skip one. Makes for easy snatching of a reload for the double. I love doing four-round rapid fire practice with this belt. 0351 USMC | |||
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tommymaker@yahoo.com Great work and fast for me. Jim | |||
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Cal I believe the thread you mentioned was this one Tommymaker | |||
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Try "Will" here on AR. He does good work on ele hide products. | |||
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For the budget and utility minded big bore shooter, this slide costs less than $20 and works for all straight walled cartridges from 40 to 50 caliber. I have personally used one for my .405 WCF, 45-70, and 45-90 . I always remove the cartridges after a hunt to avoid the Green stuff leather and brass create and to allow the leather loops to shrink back to "new" size. Mark Sullivan wears a similar slide at his midriff and it looked and sounded practical in his book "Fear no Death", so I bought one that worked with my big bore ammo. So far, so good.  NRA Life Benefactor Member, DRSS, DWWC, Whittington Center,Android Reloading Ballistics App at http://www.xplat.net/ | |||
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Guys is anyone worried about trying to bring back an elephant hide culling belt given the elephant import issue? On its face it should have no effect, but this year an airline refused to transport a legal hide (not elephant obviously)in carrying on from Canada. On the other hand unless you just stupidly announce it’s elephant would anyone know to give you a bad day? | |||
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African Sporting Creations still sells the elephant belt: https://www.africansportingcre...r-culling-belts.html 0351 USMC | |||
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A "hide" constitutes a semi-finished product while an item crafted from a processed hide can (and is) termed as leather and could be legally argued along those lines. Courtney boots are stitched from the hides of a number of wild animals, Elephant and Buffalo being their classics and sold on the International market without too much fuss and bother - except maybe for the good old USA with its narrow-minded USF&W officials and as LHeym500 correctly stated, if one stupidly announces the product as being derived from an Elephant, would open a can of worms. | |||
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I use a Boyt 15-round belt for my 458 Lott or 375 H&H cartridges. It's canvas/leather mix is comfortable and durable. I really like it. Google "Boyt Culling Belt" and you will find it. | |||
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simple and very good for multi sizes. Have your local leather shop, or shoe/boot maker/repair shop sew one up. Using the wide elastic strap used to make the "pull up loops" used on western boots. Basically it's inch wide, for long shells as you guys use, just have a double strap sewn on. You can specify spacing too. Provide both the largest and smallest cases you use. Half dozen of each is enough brass for their work. I had it done on both front for rifle, and back for pistol shell loops on my gun/hunting belt. Holding up great after 15 years hard use. George "Gun Control is NOT about Guns' "It's about Control!!" Join the NRA today!" LM: NRA, DAV, George L. Dwight | |||
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I have a leather one from Holland Sport and and a synthetic from Texas Hunt Co. Unfortunately, I believe both entities are no longer in existence. Dick Murray makes good leather products. I only have a leather buttstock shell holder for my .300 H&H single shot. It’s cool though. I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills. Marcus Cady DRSS | |||
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Here is a post I did a while back on cartridge belts. Tried to find most of them out there. http://forums.accuratereloadin...231073922#9231073922 | |||
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 Made by Les Matheson from New Zealand. Referred to by Oz Hunter. I got slips for 416 Rigby & 9.3X62 Now I need a couple for 470 NE "When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick." | |||
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Naki, Perhaps the 416 holder will fit the 470s? | |||
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Murray Custom Leather http://www.murraycustomleather.com/ | |||
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I've two Murray belts and butt stock holders with industrial elastic loops for my most often used doubles. They are excellent. DRSS NRA Life Member VDD-GNA | |||
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Y'all need to contact MS first if you are on the market for a cartridge belt. Rest assured you will be led in the right direction and even be given free instructions on how to wear it properly.  | |||
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In all fairness to MS. He does use the top quality Galco products  | |||
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What happened to Texas Hunt Co? The owner posted here. I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills. Marcus Cady DRSS | |||
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Jealously's an ugly thing... USN (ret) DRSS Verney-Carron 450NE Cogswell & Harrison 375 Fl NE Sabatti Big Five 375 FL Magnum NE DSC Life Member NRA Life Member | |||
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Uncle Mike's Cartridge Belt Slide. Cordura/elastic,no verdigris issues. https://www.unclemikes.com/bag...mmo/cartridge-slides Load every other loop, they work great. | |||
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 Mine was made by Jim Wear in Wyoming. Contact Chris at Heym (newguy here on AR) in Texas for specific information. I have had them made for my double rifle and DG calibers (375 H&H, 375 Flanged, 470 NE, 450-400, 458 Lott) from elephant, rhino and hippo. | |||
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Beautiful rig, sir. ALMOST as nice as your lion... USN (ret) DRSS Verney-Carron 450NE Cogswell & Harrison 375 Fl NE Sabatti Big Five 375 FL Magnum NE DSC Life Member NRA Life Member | |||
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I use two Murray holders on my belt with " holster" for Gibbs 505 and I had two .577 culling belts, one from African creation the other from Steve Colett but the later was confiscated in customs during return search of my baggage. Beautifully made. Consider keeping them in hand luggage. | |||
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Yes Jim has made wonderful things for HEYM USA The Hunting/Culling Belts. scabbards, accessory holders Belts Pistol Holsters Double Rifle slips Scoped Rifle slips Oak and Leather Fitted cases etc Only the Culling/Hunting Belt is on the website Contact Chris by email or call about the others I have several of belts,holsters etc- Hippo 450 ammo belt and accessory cases Hippo DR slip Cowhide Scoped Rifle slip Truly fine leather work. | |||
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Untill the Chinese plastic belt loop falls apart. Utter garbage! | |||
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jorge: Thanks my friend! | |||
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That is bloody gorgeous! Wow! | |||
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 Yes mate. I gave away the ones for the 416 when I sold the rifle. Now Les is making me new ones for the 470NE. Same specs.
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Believe it or not, he had designed it for Galco in the beginning of the 1990tys, as no one more knows that this is. He had use old originals and some of his ideas (that the loops are open at the bottom side, so that you can push the amo a lttle bit out with your fingertipps....) | |||
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Believe it or not, he had designed it for Galco in the beginning of the 1990tys, as no one more knows that this is. He had use old originals and some of his ideas (that the loops are open at the bottom side, so that you can push the amo a lttle bit out with your fingertipps....)[/QUOTE] Yes, i know he has custom ordered these ones. | |||
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Naki, my recommendation is to get Les to do one with 8 rounds and stitch between each loop or when you remove one they will loosen up and fall out. That is what I use with good results | |||
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