Culling Belts

07 September 2016, 07:57

Charles_Helm

Culling Belts

quote:
Originally posted by AR79:
I have a couple of these trader Keith belts for 375 and 470. The hoops were tight when I first received them, but after being loaded up and used, they loosened up. I don't really fill them completely when hunting.

Regarding the tongue, I slide it inside the belt after buckling. A little awkward at first, but after taking it on and off a few times it becomes easy. By the way, that brown leather will turn burgundy with sweat staining. At least mine did.

Thanks. That sounds like the way to deal with the excess leather, and good to hear from a couple of people that it will loosen up.

07 September 2016, 07:58

Charles_Helm

quote:
Originally posted by L. David Keith:
Charlie, having been a civil war reenactor for years, you'll find a decent Belt Keeper at the bottom of this link. They cost $3.00 plus shipping and are made of brass. I have them on my accouterment and sword belts.
Civil War Sutler

Thanks. I'll take a look.

07 September 2016, 10:00

buckeyeshooter

You may want to take a look at the belts at Buffalo Arms. I wear one of the 10gauge shotshell belts for cowboy action shooting. They off both rifle and shotgun style. It has held up very well for 6 years, being used every weekend when there is no snow on the ground. Mine is canvas and it is much cooler than leather in the 95 degree heat.
Here is a link
http://www.buffaloarms.com/can...e_belts_pr-3876.aspx

07 September 2016, 21:46

McKay

Stick a little bit of electrical tape to your cases and leave them in for a week. Did the trick for mine. I also do this with holsters if they are a little too tight. Not much is needed just a single layer.

08 September 2016, 08:16

Charles_Helm

quote:
Originally posted by McKay:
Stick a little bit of electrical tape to your cases and leave them in for a week. Did the trick for mine. I also do this with holsters if they are a little too tight. Not much is needed just a single layer.

Thanks for the suggestion.