Handling loose ammunition in the field - Tuff QuickStrips, other options?

[alpining]

Hi all - I'd say I've had moderate success using Tuff QuickStrips for handling loose rifle cartridges while out hunting. Personally, I strongly prefer them to belt- or rifle-mounted cartridge carriers. They're an easy way to keep different types of ammunition sorted at home, in the truck, and in the field. I like that I can easily move them between pockets, and I find them reasonably easy to load from.

I thought I might try them for 22LR and possibly shotgun. Anyone found a source for these in Canada?

Any other options you like to use, particularly for 22LR and 12ga?

 

[wolf19534]

Hate to say it but...Amazon.ca

 

[Dodosmike]

I use the styrofoam from a box of ammo. Cut it in two, or whatever size, put a piece of duct tape over the top and stuffing my pocket. If I empty the gun and use the all the spares , I have an issue and shouldn't be shooting.

 

[blasted_saber]

I use the plastic shell carriers from Federal boxes in the field. At home they stay in their factory packaging

 

[blargon]

I cut up one of those elastic shell holders and sewed it inside my jacket pockets.

 

[Butcherbill]

I use box mags lol.

 

[Big bore dinosaur]

Empty spice bottle.. little Kleenex for the #2..

 

[WeakKnee]

I cut up one of those elastic shell holders and sewed it inside my jacket pockets.

I did the same as this sewn into my hunting vest left side pocket. The right side pocket has a separate internal pocket sewn in to hold a spare magazine for when I am hunting with a detachable mag rifle. I have a thin MTM plastic cartridge holder for the extras in my pack. Metallic unnatural noises spook game when hunting. WK

 

[diabeticfreak]

I just shove them in a pocket. It keeps things cheap and simple lol.

 

[alpining]

Good ideas here, thanks folks.

Nobody has a lead on the "loading strips"? Bianchi, Desantis, and Zeta6 all apparently have versions (also Tuff Products as per first post). Just can't find a Canadian source. And Amazon is all sold out with no ETA.

 

[mikeyb]

I use an Allen cartridge carrier in my backpack and a box mag in my rifle or in my pocket.

 

[blasted_saber]

Good ideas here, thanks folks.

Nobody has a lead on the "loading strips"? Bianchi, Desantis, and Zeta6 all apparently have versions (also Tuff Products as per first post). Just can't find a Canadian source. And Amazon is all sold out with no ETA.

I think the answer you're going to find is that the vast majority of people dont consider this a high priority thing for hunting.

Like I said above, I use the Federal sleeves in the box. The marginal, if any, upgrade a "loading strip" may provide just isnt worth the time and money to acquire.

 

[9.3mauser]

A Mauser stripper clip works well for calibres with a .473" rim, i.e., 8x57, .308, .30/06.

Normally I carry spare ammo on my belt, in a two-tier Hunter ammo pouch.

 

[WeakKnee]

Last deer season I hunted with 2 different cartridges, a 30-06 and a 260 Remington. The night before opening day I put 5 rounds of each in a slim MTM Ammo Wallet and placed it in the bottom of my hunting daypack. That way if I ended up in the bush with the wrong ammo in my hunting vest carrier, at least I would have a rifle magazine full to get me through that watch, until I could retrieve the correct ammo back at camp. WK

 

[alpining]

...Like I said above, I use the Federal sleeves in the box. The marginal, if any, upgrade a "loading strip" may provide just isnt worth the time and money to acquire.

I think loading strips are perfect for certain applications, but I'm open to other ideas. That's why I started this thread.

Those plastic sleeves from ammo boxes are a nice, handy way to do it. I just haven't bought factory ammunition in ages (and can't afford to now!).

 

[alpining]

More good ideas, thanks.

I have used stripper clips before, for 30-06 if I recall correctly. But after I tried loading strips for that cartridge that's all I use now. And it's hard to find a stripper clip that will fit 22LR (or 12ga!).

And 5rds of whatever you need in the bottom of your pack (suitably protected) is a good call. I happen to change my luggage on a regular basis, but I could easily enough stash those rounds in my emergency kit (which usually goes wherever I do when I'm out on a serious hunt). Not a great fit for the "casual hunting" I often do with 22LR or 12ga though.

 

[Ahsan Ahmed]

I think the answer you're going to find is that the vast majority of people dont consider this a high priority thing for hunting.

I concur. However, something like that may improve organization a little bit.

Nosler, Norma package factory loads in a type of sleeve that might serve OP's purpose. I ought to add, those are snug fit but not tight and don't have any movement at all.

 

[alpining]

I concur. However, something like that may improve organization a little bit.

Nosler, Norma package factory loads in a type of sleeve that might serve OP's purpose. I ought to add, those are snug fit but not tight and don't have any movement at all....

Wow, those look solid!

And yes, I do like my gear to be organized

 

[DGY]

I concur. However, something like that may improve organization a little bit.

Nosler, Norma package factory loads in a type of sleeve that might serve OP's purpose. I ought to add, those are snug fit but not tight and don't have any movement at all.

Those are the best and I use them lots!!

 

[tokguy]

I actually use a WW1 officers pouch for loose rounds...it was originally designed for 455 Webley, but works for most.
Pull a leather tab up and the top drops open...gape mouth style