humperdingle Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 So i'm going to make myself a leather shotgun cartridge bag... Ideally, it's going to fit 3 or 4 actual cart boxes in it (as opposed to chucking them all in loose). This way, I can take different loads in the same bag and not be rooting-around, trying to find the ones I want. What else should I be incorporating into the design, chaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 There was one for sale cant remember if it was on here or bbs it looked smart had three layers. If you use earplugs and glasses maybe a pocket for them.some nice engraving in the leather, do you have any metal detecting pals, they find some lovely old buckels i detect but have nothing nice at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markshaw2000 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 possibily some loops under the cover to slide some cartridge in, maybe in pairs so you can load up your different carts together. that way you can cock your gun grab the 2 in one hand - straight into the gun. just a idea though. perhaps something going up the handle on the back to hang game off too. mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil3728 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I have a cartridge bag which holds, 4 boxes of cartridges, I find this too small if i am clay shooting, extra pockets for ear defenders glasses cases, car keys wallet etc. I now use a large, Gamebore bag, loads of room to keep all my stuff in and keeps my pockets nice and empty while shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Hi folks, thanks for the suggestions. This will be ONLY for clay shooting. I have a game bag for doos. Cluny clays use claymate system, so perhaps a section for the counter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markshaw2000 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Hi folks, thanks for the suggestions. This will be ONLY for clay shooting. I have a game bag for doos. Cluny clays use claymate system, so perhaps a section for the counter? Ok mate. You'll have to post some pick after you've made it... You never know ya might get some orders!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I know what I'd love for game/pigeons/waterfowl but it doesn't exist that I've found. I want something game bag sized (holds a pair of geese or about 4 pheasants, or ~10-12 pigeons) and designed like a traditional game bag on the outside. The inside would have the main big compartment. Then against the 'wall' that is nearest the body I would have elastic cartridge shell loops on a stiff backer. The cartridges would be separated from the game with a thin, waterproof liner (the liner would be inside the full dead game area). The stiff backer would be able to hold x25 cartridges, maybe x50. And, the backer (and cartridges) would be removable. That way I can have 3 different backers with loads for waterfowl, pheasants, and pigeons (or big 12, 20, light 12). It would be able to hold 3 1/2" cartridges on the waterfowl sized board (that could be a x25 board). The strap would be heavy cordura, maybe leather. The bag would be either cordura or leather outer, definitely waterproof. There would also be one small pocket on the strap about the size of a wallet to carry my ear plugs. anyone know of anything like that? Anyone want to go about making a custom one of that? thanks rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil3728 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 This is the Gamebore bag I have. http://www.gamebore.com/shop/detail/36/castellani-for-gamebore-shooting-bag Nice and big but only one main pocket so things get a bit mixed up. I use the bottom pocket to store a jumper if the weather is changeable. Something this size but with internal compartments inside would work really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Hull shooting utility bag. I've got one in canvas but they do a nice leather one. http://www.hullcartridge.co.uk/accessories.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 That hull bag looks good but no price ? Any ideas ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 OK, had a go at a prototype today... Edges unfinished, natural leather, held together with Chicago style screws so I can take it to bits... Holds 3 boxes nice and snug... http://s260.photobucket.com/user/humperdingle/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140118_154219_zpsc7e52c40.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1 http://s260.photobucket.com/user/humperdingle/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140118_154247_zps31bb9047.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Looks good mate, why 3 boxes? 100 bird one box in pocket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Looks good mate, why 3 boxes? 100 bird one box in pocket? Cheers bud, I just thought 4 boxes would be a bit long, or deep if stacked 4 in a square. The idea was to have 21 gram, 24 gram and 28 gram mixed boxes for taking a novice out. Can always scale up or down, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Mine is a Jack Pyke, holds 6 boxes, or 4 plus other bits. I've seen Neil3728's bag, you could sleep in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markshaw2000 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 OK, had a go at a prototype today... Edges unfinished, natural leather, held together with Chicago style screws so I can take it to bits... Holds 3 boxes nice and snug... http://s260.photobucket.com/user/humperdingle/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140118_154219_zpsc7e52c40.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1 http://s260.photobucket.com/user/humperdingle/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140118_154247_zps31bb9047.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 Looks good mate. Where did you get the leather from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Looks good mate. Where did you get the leather from? Cheers bud... Can't remember... Fleabay possibly. Used a cheaper hide as it was just a prototype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Like it I would buy one in canvas and had some hoops in lid for some chokes or a pocket for ear plugs/choke key? And maybe a poppers to fix lid to bag? Or one of those twist fasteners? Nice work though well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted January 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Like it I would buy one in canvas and had some hoops in lid for some chokes or a pocket for ear plugs/choke key? And maybe a poppers to fix lid to bag? Or one of those twist fasteners? Nice work though well done. Thanks... I'm going to make some kind of holster with some kind of clip to hold the Claymate counter in, then it can just clip on and off the bag or belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 If you are not in a rush try a few antique fairs - picked up a WW1 leather ammo case for £8 -stallholder wanted £10 but just had to save a quid or two -,would have paid £30+ however!! Holds about 6 x 25 boxes and a few bit and pieces and looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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