Cartridge Holders

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Sakohunter264

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Anybody here make leather cartridge holders? Would love to see your version. I'm specifically interested in the short magnum versions.
 
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I do a lot of cartridge holders, I can't tell if your referring to pistol or rifle but referring to your username I'm going to guess rifle cartridges. For on the belt carry they are the same. Sometimes with wider loops but overall the easiest process. While I've made them larger the best footprint is between 4-7 rounds. Multiples of smaller ones are easier placed on the belt.






For a rifle stock itself that can go from easy to hard. On a stock with a riser you'll either need a short sewn back cuff with just a few rounds at hand or another means of carry. Not easy to make them sightly for that type of rifle.






Course if your just looking for what you need something like this might be appropriate? :)

 
Eagle what revolver is that with the birdshead grip? Always loved those. Great work and great pics. Someday gonna build me some of those.
 
Dave, that's one of a pair of consecutive birdshead Ruger 45's I have. They are the new model vaquero frame which is a Colt SAA clone. Some folks are crazy enough to conceal carry these things - I just like having them.

 
OK that's gorgeous. Stag or elk grips? I've often felt that birdshead in .357 or .327, 3.5" bbl with and here's the kicker adjustable sights would be the perfect ranch gun. I've got the old model Vaquero in .45 and thats my ranch gun this time of year. First two rounds are snakeshot, last 4 are those Hornady Lever rounds. They kinda jump across them canyons pretty good. Course I've got forging hammers that carry lighter than those old models but they are heck for stout.
 
Dave, my favorite 'tractor rig' is a 32 birdshead 'vaquerito' that is perched up on an ammo belt I can leave loaded in the truck. The single six frame is smaller and handier. It's a smidge longer at 4" barrel but it hands well. Seen folks do an adjustable sight conversion but for me it serves the purpose well enough as is. That 45 has some elk with minimal bark from Grashorn.

 
Eaglestroker beautiful work. Can you do one in .270WSM? That will hold five cartridges.
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Eaglestroker said:
Dave, that's one of a pair of consecutive birdshead Ruger 45's I have. They are the new model vaquero frame which is a Colt SAA clone. Some folks are crazy enough to conceal carry these things - I just like having them.

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I am one of the crazy ones! I carry a 5.5" ruger blackhawk 44 special
 
Sakohunter264 said:
Eaglestroker beautiful work. Can you do one in .270WSM? That will hold five cartridges.
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Sako, I'm should I could figure one out. The one like you've pictured is made to be thrown into a pocket, pack, or the like.

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I am one of the crazy ones! I carry a 5.5" ruger blackhawk 44 special
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If you can conceal a 5.5" barrel....color me impressed! 44 special is a whole 'nother conversation though :)
 
I wondered if you guys that are doing the cartridge loops would comment on the pros and cons of doing a stitched loop versus running through slots. I do, and have done, a large number of cartridge holders that are incorporated on a pouch flap riding on a butt stock cover as well as a holder that goes on a rifle sling. All have been done using a slot punch, so if it's a question of one style being easier, more time saving, better looking and secure I'd sure like to know the thoughts.

Thanks in advance and great stuff all around on this site!
 
Rick Lowe said:
I wondered if you guys that are doing the cartridge loops would comment on the pros and cons of doing a stitched loop versus running through slots. I do, and have done, a large number of cartridge holders that are incorporated on a pouch flap riding on a butt stock cover as well as a holder that goes on a rifle sling. All have been done using a slot punch, so if it's a question of one style being easier, more time saving, better looking and secure I'd sure like to know the thoughts.

Thanks in advance and great stuff all around on this site!
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Rick, I tried both methods when I started doing loops. The stitched method has less material waste, for me is less hassle, and it is more uniform in fit as there is no deviation in size from one loop to the next because of how they are laid out. Also prefer the look of it and a smooth back side. Ones I tried with the weaving method always ended up loose after use and that rubbed me the wrong way. Folks have l.aced for a long time so it is one of those things that is just personal preference.

Sakohunter264 said:
I'd like something I can hang on my belt. That conceals the tips.
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Wouldn't be too hard to do at all.
 
Eagle what weight do you use for the loops about 4oz or so? I love the guns you show and the pics too. I think they are making the Single Six in .327 these days aren't they. That's a thought. Yep just checked Ruger makes a 7 shot .327 for Lipsey on the Single Six frame with adjustable sights. May have my new ranch gun.
 
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Eagle what weight do you use for the loops about 4oz or so? I love the guns you show and the pics too. I think they are making the Single Six in .327 these days aren't they. That's a thought. Yep just checked Ruger makes a 7 shot .327 for Lipsey on the Single Six frame with adjustable sights. May have my new ranch gun.
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Dave, I use 4oz for loops. When I originally started I used what I had which was 7/8oz and that was where part of my problem came from. 4oz is so much easier to work with though. I have one of the Single Seven 327's and found out last night that the birdshead grip will swap from one to the other :cool: The gun pictured in this holster is my single seven with the 4 3/4" barrel. Goes well with my 32 H&R Marlin that came my way a couple years ago.


 
Dang I want to see inside your safe!! Now a Marlin in .327 wow. Thats cool. thanks on the 4 0z deal.
 
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