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13 April 2012, 04:25

mwm464

Bigbore Cartridge Holders

Belt, stock, sling, wrist....?

What works best for you, and what doesn't?

13 April 2012, 06:18

Fjold

I like a second belt with the cartridges just to the right of (I'm left handed) and under my belt buckle.

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13 April 2012, 06:43

GeorgeS

I used an Uncle Mike's elastic cartridge belt on my safaris.

Easy on when leaving the truck, easy off when getting back, it is quiet (no squeaking), and inexpensive.

George

13 April 2012, 07:09

Charles_Helm

quote:
Originally posted by GeorgeS:
I used an Uncle Mike's elastic cartridge belt on my safaris.

Easy on when leaving the truck, easy off when getting back, it is quiet (no squeaking), and inexpensive.

George

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13 April 2012, 10:52

Mike Brooks

quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
I use a wrist band for my 4-bore.
lol
Cal

(1 per wrist!)

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13 April 2012, 11:20

ARWL

A braod leather belt, WIDER than the cartridge is long. Worn on the hips, not higher. It makes it feel weightless which the nylon / web type Uncle Mikes won't. Trousers without a belt below. Ammo forward. Knife and small camera or whatever you like on the narrow part of the belt at the back.

There's a reason why cops wear thick leather or synthetic and not web belts on their hips with all that heavy gear.

13 April 2012, 17:00

Rusty

quote:
Originally posted by Charles_Helm:
quote:
Originally posted by GeorgeS:
I used an Uncle Mike's elastic cartridge belt on my safaris.

Easy on when leaving the truck, easy off when getting back, it is quiet (no squeaking), and inexpensive.

George

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13 April 2012, 18:35

Biebs

quote:
I use a wrist band for my 4-bore.
lol
Cal

Cal, doesn't that make you a "Knuckle Dragger" ?? :-)

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14 April 2012, 09:23

cal pappas

Mike:
You don't answer my emails (nor Scotts) but post here often. Are you on for Australia? Ticket, gun permit, hotel reservation, and VISA in hand? Also, May 12th., a shoot at my place. Meet at Sheep Creek for lunch at noon and shoot afterward. A few are coming up.
Biebs: Knuckle dragger is correct but the problem is with one wrist band I'm a bit off balance.
Cheers all,
Cal
PS. 600 OK--Where can I shoot a hog like this?

14 April 2012, 17:19

xausa

It's a bit difficult to make out in the picture, but the left breast pocket of my jacket is open at the top (the flap is for decoration only) and inside it are five elasticised cartridge loops which easily accomodate the cartridges for my .505 SRE rifle. Very accessable under all conditions.
Three in the magazine, one "up the spout", and five in the pocket was all I ever needed.

14 April 2012, 19:18

600 Overkill

quote:
Originally posted by Zephyr:
600 where did you shoot the Boar?

Moose Man has the biggest ones I've seen yet. He has a mostly accurate story of my hunt if you go to the weapons tab on his site

& no---it didn't run off like he says

the 10,000 ft lbs took him right off his feet

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14 April 2012, 21:24

Sevens

I used one of these: Bulldog Nylon Ammo Belt

Not as classic as a leather one, but I found it very effective in holding 375 H&H shells and the buckle was very quick and easy to unbuckle when I got in and out of the truck.

And here it is in action. I wear mine running the cartridges to my right (since I shoot right handed). Solids are in the gold colored brass in front, softs further back in the silver colored brass.

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16 April 2012, 07:02

pagosawingnut

I have gone to a canvas and leather belt that I purchased from Cabela's. Used to use a Russell that was set up for big bore but it squeaks when move wrong.

16 April 2012, 08:10

N E 450 No2

I always use a Murray Buttstock shell carrier, on my doubles. It holds 6 rounds.

I always wear a Murray ammo belt that carries 15 rounds.

I like lots of bullets.

Murrays gear is first rate.

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