ste eibar Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I need a cartridge belt for the first game shoot on satuday. What is the best type, leather, canvas or neoprene? Thank's for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 get a leather one, will last for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I would recommend open loop leather or leather/canvass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I have a leather belt crica 1950 +/- and still going strong (ish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I need a cartridge belt for the first game shoot on satuday. What is the best type, leather, canvas or neoprene? Thank's for any advice. Advice would be avoid them if you value your stock - that is unless you're going to wear something over the top of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-70 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I learnt that lesson the hard way too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Advice would be avoid them if you value your stock - that is unless you're going to wear something over the top of it. Give it a miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I've got a leather belt with canvass loops and never seen another in that combination. I still think it looks great. Yes, it might damage your stock, but it depends on how you handle/carry your gun. I sleeve mine after each drive or if carrying it broken, the stock is up under my armpit, so it's never been an issue. That said, I rarely use the belt now as I just tip carts into my coat pocket and press-stud back the flap to allow easy access. TBH mate, I wouldn't bother buying one. They're a nice idea, but not by any means, an essential . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon street Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) i just stick em in my pocket. i have a couple of old belts but never use the. if im trying to reload quickly i find it easyer to have them loose and not in a belt. just carrie your cartridge bag to the stand and put a couple of hand fulls in your pocket before the drive starts, put em back in the bag at the end Edited October 7, 2011 by pigeon street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrelblacker Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 If you are going to get one i would definately go for leather. I use one but it's always under my coat, pockets are filled first and belt is used to top up if needed. I often see guys have theirs on the outside of their shooting jacket so tight that it actually restricts the gun mount and swing as there's no give in the jacket as a result of the belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) I had three,all given,and then I gave them away.Get a cartridge bag. Then out of season it can be your 'man bag'! Edited October 7, 2011 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I like using mine, find it a less tiring way to carry thirty extra shells than heaving a cartridge bag around with me. It is always worn under the jacket though, to protect the gun stock. I also find that the butt of the gun sits nicely on top of the belt, too, as I wait for the birds, so it's less tiring holding the gun up for a long time. Tiring ?? I am pushing 40 and already sound like an old codger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Just to sumarise: Get one Don't get one Get leather Don't get leather one Get open loop Get closed loop Wear one Don't wear one..... Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste eibar Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Thank's for the reply's fella's. Iv'e had a leather one given so i will give it a go tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Forget it and buy an open top cartridge pouch, like some clay shooters wear. Much easier to speed load the gun and won't damage your stock badly. I use one all the time when Game shooting.......brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Advice would be avoid them if you value your stock - that is unless you're going to wear something over the top of it. Agreed 100%, standard shotgun load with your left hand, keep carts in you left coat pocket assuming you are right handed. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Forget it and buy an open top cartridge pouch, like some clay shooters wear. Much easier to speed load the gun and won't damage your stock badly. I use one all the time when Game shooting.......brilliant. Took the words right out of my mouth - wouldn't be without it on a game day. Observe John Bidwell loading his 8 shot auto at his Game Fair demo...says everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The big boy Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Use ur pockets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Go for a leather one. I bought one 3 or 4 years ago,thought it was expensive at the time,but it was definitely worth the extra.As said before, it'll last for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peathag Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 My dad bought me a leather cartridge belt made by Price/Western 25 years ago and it is a superb belt and is still in perfect working order but to be honest I prefer to put carts in my pocket and as others here have mentioned they can scratch your stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan-250 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 I've got 1, but I still use pockets, or if my sister is out I nick her waitress belt has big pockets at the front for a note pad and clothes. Prefer them loose can grab them easy. It's a fath about putting them in the belt and again taking them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Smiff Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 I keep a bag full but don't often carry it round with me - left pocket is by far the best cartridge carrier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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