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Offline Mad Dog

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Fixed up an ammo carrier for my sportster
« on: February 08, 2012, 06:11:05 AM »
Well, after searching the web for a butt cuff, for the sportster, it became obvious that no one makes them for 22 rimfire.  I had a spare, and took it to a friend that runs a shoe repair shop.  He stitched it up for me and only charged $8!  I was happy! ;D   It will hold 32 rds. of 22s if I want to fill it completely up.  Her's a couple of pics.
 
 

 
 

 
 
I've basically got the sportster all set up.  Gonna test a little more different kinds of ammo.  Right now it looks like CCI SV LR is going to get the nod.  Next fall squirrels be very afraid.... ;D
 
 
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Re: Fixed up an ammo carrier for my sportster
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2012, 06:27:56 AM »
While its not as quick.... Last week at the bargin cave at Cabelas, I grabbed two MTM cartridge wallets for rimfires. They will fit nice in the jacket pockets and keep ammo clean and seperated. Best part was 3$ a box price!!  :o

I have used these for years for CF rifle in My pack but never knew they made a RIM Fire version...

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Re: Fixed up an ammo carrier for my sportster
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2012, 08:09:52 AM »
I made up something similar for my brothers savage mod 24 .22 mag/20 gauge  Restitched the first half to fit .22mag used piece of wooden dowel for stitching guide I think went it was finished it held half dozen .22mags and 4 20 gauge shells in the process of making one now in .22 lr for the kids single shot kinda of a fun project yours turned out great thanks for pics
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Re: Fixed up an ammo carrier for my sportster
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2012, 12:07:49 PM »
Since I've gone to hunting with single shots, in the last coupla years, I've gotten to rely on the ammo carriers, ON the gun.  I hunted elephant and cape buffalo, in Zimbabwe, last summer, with my son.  I used a Ruger no. 1, and did my followup shots out of that butt cuff.  No issues. ;)
 
 
 
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Re: Fixed up an ammo carrier for my sportster
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2012, 01:42:28 PM »
Since I've gone to hunting with single shots, in the last coupla years, I've gotten to rely on the ammo carriers, ON the gun.  I hunted elephant and cape buffalo, in Zimbabwe, last summer, with my son.  I used a Ruger no. 1, and did my followup shots out of that butt cuff.  No issues. ;) 
 
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Something I used and liked allot when varmint hunting with my Contenders was a wrist cuff, it holds two cartridges. It is very fast as its right in front of you. (Shooting a handgun) but should be just as good with a rifle...
 
I haven't had a need for immediate reloads. But for use on or in dangerous game country. It would be a very good idea to have extra cartridges very handi!!
 
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Re: Fixed up an ammo carrier for my sportster
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2012, 01:23:51 PM »
That looks like the perfect solution for my .17 sportster. I just need to find someone to stitch it up for me. might be a project for a raining day down the road. I think i even have a spare centerfire cartridge holder like yours kicking around somewhere in my gun room.

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Re: Fixed up an ammo carrier for my sportster
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2012, 02:13:53 AM »
Adam, if you have a shoe/leather repair shop in your area, contact them.  I took it to Tom, along with 2  rimfire cartridges for guides.  He fixed it for $8, which was cheaper than me trying to stitch it myself and sticking my fingers with the needle! ;D
 
 
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Re: Fixed up an ammo carrier for my sportster
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2012, 08:18:08 AM »
Maddog, here is an old post of mine showing the same idea. I took a shotgun butt carrier and stitched the slots to hold the rimfire and 223. Great minds work alike huh?
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Re: Belt ammo carrier for single shot shooters« Reply #14 on: February 22, 2011, 12:05:12 AM »Here's a pic of tsalam's rimfire ammo holder. ;D  Looks great!  Gives me some ideas!

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Re: Fixed up an ammo carrier for my sportster
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2012, 03:35:19 AM »
I saw that post/pic.  That's what gave me the idea to use one of my holders.  Took it off my Ruger no. 1, 375 H&H, since I knew I wouldn't be using any time soon.  Wanted to stitch it myself, but bifocals didn't want to cooperate. ;D
 
 
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Re: Fixed up an ammo carrier for my sportster
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2012, 06:01:04 AM »
Any thickish strip of leather (like left over belt leather) with a hole on top for a neck thong and holes to firmly hold the cartridges works great. Easy on, easy off, easy to load up and easy to grab and pull one out. I have found belt carriers to be often hard to get at, especially if wearing a longer than waist length jacket. Whip one up, I think you will like it (and no sewing necessary).
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