Gizza22196 Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 just wondering how many people use them and how do you avoid scraping the underside of your stock to death with the brass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drut Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Yes I use one,wear it under my jacket so no scraping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Have three,none of which are used,and for the reason you state.If decoying or game shooting I use a cartridge bag which easily holds 100 cartridges.Mate has a camo belt which covers the brass rims of his cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizza22196 Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 surely it would be 10x easier to have them like you say, in a bag or in a pocket, i have one and only use it occasionally purely because it was my great great grandads, handed to my great grandad, then to my grandad and now to me so i only wear it to keep it going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I use one wildfowling. It's mainly so that I can keep two different carts to hand. Basically duck carts on one side, goose loads on the other. I also found it easier loading at night because you KNOW which way round the cart is without having to check.Straight out of the belt and into the gun. Don't use it for anything else though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumber Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 have and use them regular. right handed but load with left hand so have belt loop to loop around left side of waist so no marking of stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Yes I use mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Fill the belt up from a bag or pockets. You can load the gun any faster. I found you get used to it being there very quickly and stock contact no longer happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I use one wildfowling. It's mainly so that I can keep two different carts to hand. Basically duck carts on one side, goose loads on the other. I also found it easier loading at night because you KNOW which way round the cart is without having to check.Straight out of the belt and into the gun. Don't use it for anything else though. Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I use one wildfowling. It's mainly so that I can keep two different carts to hand. Basically duck carts on one side, goose loads on the other. I also found it easier loading at night because you KNOW which way round the cart is without having to check.Straight out of the belt and into the gun. Don't use it for anything else though. Same here. And here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I use one I always have it on under my tshirt or jumper and have it on fairly slack when walking through the woods roosting, then when I feel lazy I rest the butt of the gun between the belt and me to support its weight with barrels pointing up. Cartridge bags is good for in the hide but a belt is better for roosting or general wandering round. Both have there uses for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 ive got 3 or 4 but never use them , for one they dont fit very well and another haveing a "bit of timber" makes it hard work yo use one . always a bit in the way to pull carts up and out of loops , lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 And here. Me too, 10 goose loads on the left and 15 duck loads on the right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I used to use one on the marsh but got fed up with constantly adjusting it to fit my ever changing stomach. I just put them in my pocket of my jacket now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 i always use mine unless when rabbit shooting in which case i would usually carry 50 shells in my pockets depending how close i was to the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Me too, 10 goose loads on the left and 15 duck loads on the right And another but iside my wader tops so they dont get covered in sluch so quick and rust after a single visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm1979 Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Same here only ever use one on the marsh, no messing around in the dark trying to find the right cartridge 3.5 inch on the right smaller stuff for duck on the left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onslow52 Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 As others have said I also use mine for wildfowling but use a cartridge bag for pigeon shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Have three,none of which are used,and for the reason you state.If decoying or game shooting I use a cartridge bag which easily holds 100 cartridges.Mate has a camo belt which covers the brass rims of his cartridges. ive got 3 or 4 but never use them , for one they dont fit very well and another haveing a "bit of timber" makes it hard work yo use one . always a bit in the way to pull carts up and out of loops , lol I might be after a decent used one for walking about and wildfowling. Send me a PM if you want to get shot of one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) I might be after a decent used one for walking about and wildfowling. Send me a PM if you want to get shot of one. use mine the same duck on the left goose on the right got mallard n canadas on the permission so it helps to keep loading simple like me Edited July 11, 2012 by clakk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Brian Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Use one for pigeon shooting. i just put 20 or 22 in the belt to give a bit of extra space for the woodwork to sit without wrecking it. For clays I just put them in my shooting vest and refill from the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deiseboy Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 If I'm walking around shooting pheasants I use the belt as I found the bag annoying getting under fences and over ditches and the likes. The belt makes less noise too if you're trying to be quiet or sneak up on a pond and as the lads said i have different loads in each side. If im shooting duck as dusk or dawn over a pond or pigeons in a hide id fill the bag or pockets. I also find you don't feel the weight of the belt towards the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I use one when rough shooting. As for scratching the stock I'm not bothered - my rough guns are for using not polishing! The only time I use a posh gun is on a posh shoot and I carry a nice leather cartridge bag for that. Of course you can put your coat over the belt if you're fussy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 So people have decided to hold onto the 2-4 they have but don't use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddywack12 Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I have a really decent leather cartridge belt that my Father gave me as a Christmas pressie. I prefer to use my old canvas cartridge bag or just fill up pockets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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