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Any god way to carry extra cartridges?

I’ve carried them loose in my vest pocket. Not ideal.

Using a MTM Case guard at the monent.



Larger than it needs to be.


Used the leather 5 cartridge carriers in the past. Bought it from cabelas. Doesn’t look like they carry it anymore.

Found some on the web. Not looking to pay +$50 for one.

With 6.5cm i use a plastic clip that came inside of some brand cartridges. It holds 5 and protects the polymer tips.

Need something for 6.5 Prc.

Ps. Not a elastic butt stock ammo carrier.


Thanks.

In my pocket

Everyone has a slightly different Hunting style, if you will. Some are Happy with them knocking against each other in their pocket, others don't care for that. The MTM plastic case is one way, There are elastic Cartridge holders that can go on your stock, depending on your style of Rifle stock, Cheek piece or not. You can carry additional cartridge holders on your belt. It all depends on your style of hunting and preferences! Heck, you can cross bandolero's accross your chest, like the Mexican Army used to do years ago!

Take a look at this. I have one and like it.

https://triadtactical.com/triad-large-modular-stock-pack/

That does look handy. And they make it for LH.

Do you use the strip on the outside? Or just carry in pocket?

Thanks

I usually put loose cartridges in a glove in my coat pocket.

I have a couple of cloth cartridge carriers. I keep one in my pocket when hunting.

For my tikkas I have an extra mag loaded in my pocket.

The 10 round halves from Federal boxes work fine and protect quite well. I slip them in a pocket.

i use the elastic carriers on the buttstock. Very seldom do I need to reload, but if I do, I want them available immediately.

I have three Ruger 77 rifles with straight stocks and no cheek piece. Those wear neoprene Uncle Mikes shellholders on the stocks. They are handy and also add to shooting comfort.

On DBM rifles, I carry an extra mag in my backpack. For all others, I have an Uncle Mikes cordura cartridge wallet that holds 6-10 rounds. I put the wallets or extra mags in the safe, next to the barrel of each rifle. When I grab a rifle, I grab the extra ammo to go in my backpack.

In my pocket, anything else just gets in the way.

Usually have one of these in my pack.

I took some shears and cut a 10-rd Federal plastic cartridge holder in half.

I have used one of these for 10 years and like it a lot.

https://www.montanagunslings.com/cartridge-carriers.php

Also, I use one of the C2s for standard length cartridges. It's a great design too.

https://www.murraycustomleather.com/shell.htm

In the rifle’s magazine. This year I asked myself how many times have I ever shot all five rounds in my rifle to shoot a deer? Never, and one and done gets it done most often. Sure there are more back in the truck or the cabin, just not rattling around in my pack or pocket.

I use two types of cartridge carriers. One is a leather carrier made by Hunter that goes in my day pack and the other is soft wallet made by Kolpin that goes in a pocket.

I've had one similar to this for what seems like forever:

Uncle Mikes Ammo wallet:

Another brand with more color options:

The neoprene stock sleeves are handy on single shots.





They can also come in handy when you get thick into hogs. I shot five hogs that morning and was glad to have extra rounds handy. The stock sleeve was starting to run low.