Cartridge loops - a How-to

[DUKE DEADEYE NUKEM]

Tandy/LF sells 4/5 oz veg tan single shoulders - they avg about 6-7 sq ft...........

Thanks Chuck.

[rickk]

You can buy 4/5 ounce (or any weight) strips in any width from Zack White Leather.

[Bonnie_blue1861]

This thread deserves a fresh bump.

I have a belt rig with 13 bullet loops 44/45 sewn on it. I'd really like to add additional loops to it. I was thinking about replacing the original 13 loops it came with, with a new strip of leather ....and make it 25 bullets loops, to match my 1858 .45LC conversion.

I was thinking of paying someone to do it for me, but maybe I'll just tackle this myself.

[ballncap]

Now this is a very good thread. About to build a shotgun cartridge belt. Great read.

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Hi,

I have had very good luck using a polypro/cotton blend webbing for shotgun and .45-70 Loops ....

This is my source; I know for a fact that they will take orders and ship down to six feet ....

http://www.seattlefabrics.com/

[St8LineLeatherSmith]

Giving this a fresh bump for all the new folks like myself
too good information to bury the thread.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

These threads aren't buried. The FAQ thread has links to a handful of great informational or instructive threads.

[St8LineLeatherSmith]

Thanks for the info Marshall Will

[WaddWatsonEllis]

 St8LineLeatherSmith,

Soldiers started experimenting with canvas loops and belts during the period of the Indian Wars (Hence the Fairweather Christian Belt et al).Mr Burrows will indubitably have the answers ... I just found something that LOOKS like canvas-but sews much easier than leather ....

I made the loops for my holster belt out of leather,but my shotgun belt has polypro loops:

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[Skeeter Lewis]

The advice here is for 4/5 oz. leather. What are the measurements for 3/4 oz  for 45 Colt? The measurement on the loop and on the belt?

[Trailrider]

The advice here is for 4/5 oz. leather. What are the measurements for 3/4 oz  for 45 Colt? The measurement on the loop and on the belt?

For .45 LC I space the stitch line on the belt 5/8". For 4-5 oz. leather I use 1-9/32" to 1-5/16" spacing on the loop (flat), depending on the actual thickness of the leather. For 3-4 oz, (which I generally do NOT use) I would probably tighten the spacing on the leather strip to 1-1/4". You may have to experiment a little. I cut my strips for .45 LC  1/4" wide (high when sewn on the belt).

[Skeeter Lewis]

Thanks, Trailrider.
I'm going with 3/4 oz. because some folks think it's more PC.

[Cliff Fendley]

Skeeter,

5/8 on the belt.

About 1 1/4 on the loop leather but you really need to fold the loop leather you are using over the bullet and measure to get the best fit. I have had it vary with different leather and sides.

I make my loops 1 inch wide which seems to be the most PC from the period gear I have studied and have in my possession.

[Skeeter Lewis]

Thanks, Cliff.