Dazv Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Hi all I'm currently awaiting my interview for an fac. Unlike shotgun cartridges the rifle ammunition seems to be a hell of a lot smaller and far more likely to drop and get lost. I'm wondering how you guys carry rifle ammunition around when your shooting? I've seen on amazon these little containers that have a space for each bullet has anyone used these before?? any help is much appreciated darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Leave em in the boxes, then load mags from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, Dazv said: Hi all I'm currently awaiting my interview for an fac. Unlike shotgun cartridges the rifle ammunition seems to be a hell of a lot smaller and far more likely to drop and get lost. I'm wondering how you guys carry rifle ammunition around when your shooting? I've seen on amazon these little containers that have a space for each bullet has anyone used these before?? any help is much appreciated darren The plastic cases are good, quieter than boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Use a mag fed rifle and get enough mags to do what you need and then keep them in a pouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 16 minutes ago, Rewulf said: Leave em in the boxes, then load mags from there. This. It’s a busy night if you need more than one box. I used to keep mine and spare mag’s in a bum bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 My deer and fox rifles have elasticated ammo slips on the stocks, hold nine rounds which is more than enough to keep me more than happy with nine of either on the deck.. I shoot a single shot Thompson / Centre Encore so on the stock makes taking a second shot if required very easy. My small calibre rifles, I have a number of mags for and have them loaded up and in my pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabel25 Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Dazv said: Hi all I'm currently awaiting my interview for an fac. Unlike shotgun cartridges the rifle ammunition seems to be a hell of a lot smaller and far more likely to drop and get lost. I'm wondering how you guys carry rifle ammunition around when your shooting? I've seen on amazon these little containers that have a space for each bullet has anyone used these before?? any help is much appreciated darren I've a leather pouch that holds 30 bullets that slips into your pocket Never been used from new if your interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Contact Mel b on here. I use the leather wallets lin makes. Holds about 30 .22lr I think and it’s great. I fill that and 2 mags that all fit in my pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 22 all in mags. Other larger calibres in a bullet wallet for spares and if detachable a full magazine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 I use one of those little leather clamshell pellet pouches for the .22lr, but always fill a mag before I leave the car. i also use a bum bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Get in touch with Mel b - of this site his missis make leather bullet pouches that hold 30 at a time. I have 5 ten round mags she made me a pouch to hold 4 mags that fit on a belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Wouldnt soft nosed heads be knocked about and distorted all loose in some sort of pouch? I used to put mine in old .22WMR partitioned plastic boxes which had sliding lids. Really practical. I believe Eley sell .22lr in such boxes also, or used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 12 hours ago, PPP said: The plastic cases are good, quieter than boxes As above. You can get good plastic cases that hold 50 rounds, and will protect the ammunition. When going to or from your permission, DON'T leave ammunition in the magazines, even if you keep them away from the rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old melv Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 12 hours ago, Rewulf said: Leave em in the boxes, then load mags from there. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbob Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Scully said: Wouldnt soft nosed heads be knocked about and distorted all loose in some sort of pouch? I used to put mine in old .22WMR partitioned plastic boxes which had sliding lids. Really practical. I believe Eley sell .22lr in such boxes also, or used to. They still do. I bought a box of eley this week and its very handy to slid the lid and tip a row of 5 out into your hand. I have a couple if mags which are pre loaded before leaving or if I only take one then I take the box of ammo with me in my pocket and reload on the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 In the box it came in, open it up take what you need to load the mag and then put box back in pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: As above. You can get good plastic cases that hold 50 rounds, and will protect the ammunition. When going to or from your permission, DON'T leave ammunition in the magazines, even if you keep them away from the rifle. Just a quickie . Why ? I know you can’t travel with a loaded mag in an airrifle but as far as I was told by basc it’s all good with firearms. On the way to a shoot your even allowed to keep it next to you out of the slip with it loaded I was informed . ( I wouldn’t recommend that at all I’ll add) on the way back it’s in s slip . I couldn’t believe what basc told me . Some rules seem weird . Please note im only going off what I was told by basc when I rang them Edited February 14, 2019 by team tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabel25 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) I think it's more of the discretion of the local county FEO as to how they interpret the laws One should not travel with a loaded weapon unless on private land where one is carrying out therir duty / sport . I can'nt see any problem with loading magazines prior to leaving your home as long as they are not loaded into ones rifle also best to have the bolts seperate in a bolt holder till you reach your shooting ground thus rendering the rifle useless in the hands of them that should not be in possesion of such weapon At least that is what we have been advised Edited February 15, 2019 by sabel25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 8 hours ago, team tractor said: Just a quickie . Why ? I know you can’t travel with a loaded mag in an airrifle but as far as I was told by basc it’s all good with firearms. On the way to a shoot your even allowed to keep it next to you out of the slip with it loaded I was informed . ( I wouldn’t recommend that at all I’ll add) on the way back it’s in s slip . I couldn’t believe what basc told me . Some rules seem weird . Please note im only going off what I was told by basc when I rang them I was informed (not sure by who) that carrying a magazine filled with ammunition, can be seen as having a loaded firearm. Stupid, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 I’ve always carried loaded magazines when going shooting. They’re never in the rifle, but always loaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 9 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: I was informed (not sure by who) that carrying a magazine filled with ammunition, can be seen as having a loaded firearm. Stupid, I know. I was told only on an airrifle. please don’t think of these as a sarcastic replies . Hard to write stuff and explain what you mean . im only going off what I’ve read in magazines on the mag bit. Laws are strange as we know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 4 hours ago, team tractor said: I was told only on an airrifle. please don’t think of these as a sarcastic replies . Hard to write stuff and explain what you mean . im only going off what I’ve read in magazines on the mag bit. Laws are strange as we know I too am only going on what's been said/heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 I asked my FEO and he doesn't have a problem with loaded mags in safes etc but knew one of the other FEO's doesn't allow it - My take was when shooting 22LR's in comps that putting them in and out of mags and back into the boxes does place stress on a fairly fragile thing so leaving them in the mags is preferable - my mags often have fifteen or so round left in each so maybe 45 round going back into a box and then to be taken out and reloaded next time, then maybe loaded and unloaded next time if unlucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, The Mighty Prawn said: asked my FEO and he doesn't have a problem with loaded mags in safes etc but knew one of the other FEO's doesn't allow it And there is the problem, it's not the Law doesn't allow it, but someone who thinks they can make the Law up. Same with the Doctor's report. There should be clear Laws not guidelines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 1 hour ago, The Mighty Prawn said: I asked my FEO and he doesn't have a problem with loaded mags in safes etc but knew one of the other FEO's doesn't allow it I'm not sure any FEO would ever get to know how shooters carry their mag's to a permission, and to be truthful it's not up to him to decide what is or isn't allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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