Cartridge case?

[Pitspitr]

I'm an NCOWS member who's never been to an NCOWS shoot.
What do y'all use to carry your cartridges to a shoot (Besides your belt or pocket )?My question is meant to be geared toward replacing MTM cartridge cases.

[Prof. A. Wickwire]

Pitspitr,

For rifle or pistol cartridges, go to http://www.midwayusa.com/ and look up Cheyenne Pioneer Products.

They have a good selection of vintage cartridge boxes you can use.

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Prof. A. Wickwire

[Gripmaker]

Jerry,  You could do like some of us did at the GAF Muster, ie. use a period pipe pouch made by some old Indian and hook it under your belt. Refill it at appropriate times from your main supply which is sufficiently hidden close by. You could also carry them stuffed in your hat but be careful when you bend over or turn your head suddenly. It takes some practice but it can be done quite effectively. Or you could go the standard (read that "modern") route and buy some of those "period" cardboard cartridge boxes which few Oldtimers had in their saddlebags anyway. Aw, what the heck, just drop some into your boots and fish them out when needed ;>).

[French Jack]

I would suspect that most cartridges if not actually in a cartridge belt or belt pouch, were carried in a canvas or cloth or leather bag.  Simple and easily made, with a drawstring closure or just a string to tie the mouth closed.   A lot quieter and more easily packed than a pasteboard box.

[Will Ketchum]

I had my wife make me 10 bags (1 for each stage).  I usually put 10 rifle and 10 revolver rounds in each bag unless I have a program that tells what will be required for each stage.  (Hint for match directors I really like to have the individual round requirements given out at check in).

When I get to the loading table if the stage calls for less rounds I count out the amount needed and put the rest either in my belt or back in the bag.  At the unloading table I put the spent brass back in the bags.  Works very well for me.

Will Ketchum

[Dutch Limbach]

Pitspitr, there was an article in The Shootist in early 2000, on period cartridge boxes and how to make your own. I made several for myself, and have had a lot of positive comments on them.

Dutch

[River City John]

Plus you can copy and resize the label artwork from that article and paste them on the tops of the ready-made Cheyenne Cartridge boxes.

[Trinity]

I had my wife make me 10 bags (1 for each stage).  I usually put 10 rifle and 10 revolver rounds in each bag unless I have a program that tells what will be required for each stage.  (Hint for match directors I really like to have the individual round requirements given out at check in).

When I get to the loading table if the stage calls for less rounds I count out the amount needed and put the rest either in my belt or back in the bag.  At the unloading table I put the spent brass back in the bags.  Works very well for me.

Will Ketchum

How large are those bags, Will?  Are they square or rounded?

Thanks!

[Will Ketchum]

Trinity, they look kind of like a miniature pillow case.  They are flat.  I just stick one in my vest before I go to the loading table.  After I dump out the rounds I then fold it up and stick it back between my vest and my shirt.  I then lay out the rounds as to what is required for each gun.  After I shoot I just put the brass in the bag and take it back to the gun cart or saddle bags which ever I am using.

Will Ketchum

[Trinity]

Thanks for the Ad-vice, Will!

[Delmonico]

I've been on the phone with Trinity and I'm going to make him some, my idea is real close to what you do Will.  I'll Post some pictures when I'm done.

Thanks Will, I use about the same thing with my 32 mag I carry in the field.  That way the rounds don't get dirty on the tractor.

BTW if anyone wants to know, carry crossdraw on a tractor, the lever for the 3 point gets in the way stronghand.