Is there a easy way to make 22 long rifle bullet loops!

[Ace Lungger]

Howdy Pards,
My father in law brung by a 22 holster that some one made for him about 20 years ago, it is a shame that they didn't treat the leather!!! The holster is carved, and I hope that I can be that good some day? Anyway the belt is rotten and I am going to make him a new one, but I hate bullet loops, and I have never done 22's and since I hate making 45 colt loops I know that the 22's will be worst!!
Feel free to jump in and tell me how you would do it>
Thanks
ACE

[cowboywc]

Howdy Ace
I've done far too many 22 belts and everyone was a pain to hand sew. If your Father in Law doesn't mine, I would weave them.
WC

[Slowhand Bob]

Ace, I always use 2/3oz leather in a half inch width for .22s, definitely a choice and not a rule.  For hand sewing I used the four hole diamond punch against a hard resin backboard to prevent opening the holes to much and do not use a continuous pattern, as shown on my cartridge belt slide project.  The lighter leather holds up well enough with 22s and is much easier to work with for hand sewing.   

[Devil Anse Hatfield]

I hate to make 22 loops. I made my own some years ago. IMHO its a joke a 22 isnt that easy to get out of loop and in front of your eyes to load it into whatever. Outside of its kool to look at . For me its far from pratical because when 22's are involved many more shots than a belt will hold will be fired.
I think that an ammo pouch or 2 on the belt would work much better for me and maybe ya Dad.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

   Howdy Ace

     I hate 22 caliber bullet loops, and won't fool with them, I can carry a whole box of 22's in my pocket, which are 200% easier to get too, you could just make him a belt and a small pouch to carry his bullets in, my experience with those that have the loops for 22 cal, tend to leave the bullets in the loops, because they're such a pain to get in and out, which over time creates and causes VERDIGRIS, I know personally, about dealing with this stuff, and it's a lot of work to get it removed , I'd stay away from making loops for 22, just my opinion.


                      tEN wOLVES 

[Ace Lungger]

Howdy Pards, 
I agree with you all, I think I will just make the belt and he can do what he wants for the bullets!
Thanks so much!
ACE

[amin ledbetter]

I'm glad you asked this Ace! I am faced with the same issue on two belts I am making for my kids. Think I'll go with Hatfield's idea of a pouch instead of loops. I like that idea a lot! If I can avoid hand sewin all them loops I'm gonna.   

[Delmonico]

   Howdy Ace

     I hate 22 caliber bullet loops, and won't fool with them, I can carry a whole box of 22's in my pocket, which are 200% easier to get too, you could just make him a belt and a small pouch to carry his bullets in, my experience with those that have the loops for 22 cal, tend to leave the bullets in the loops, because they're such a pain to get in and out, which over time creates and causes VERDIGRIS, I know personally, about dealing with this stuff, and it's a lot of work to get it removed , I'd stay away from making loops for 22, just my opinion.


                      tEN wOLVES 

I get folks asking if I carry ones with 22 lR loops all the time.  I agree with you on easier to carry in a pocket and besides if we ar talking 22LR they are outside lubed and will gather dirt on a loop.  Can be hard on barrels depending on how gritty the soil is in your area.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

As a possible option, here's a cartridge box I made years ago. It was formed over a block of wood and will take two boxes of 22 Long Rifle. As you can see, it's had plenty of use.

[amin ledbetter]

Something like that would be perfect for both my boy's rigs. I like that a lot Marshal. I am gonna have to set down tonight and get to work on some patterns for one. Thanks for sharin that. I was worried about doin the belt loops on there belts. A pouch would be a lot more user friendly for kids. Thanks again Marshal.

[Ace Lungger]

AWESOME MW.
I will have to try that!
Thanks
ACE