How many rounds ammo in your pack
- Thread starter Mr.Rigpig
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To quote the guy with the rubber leg in Grovedale "All of Them".......thanks Peg.
If one really has to ask how many rounds to carry then maybe the shooting sports isn't for them.
Looky, you speaking from s'peirence about shakin the mittens?
Rob
If one really has to ask how many rounds to carry then maybe the shooting sports isn't for them.
Looky, you speaking from s'peirence about shakin the mittens?
Rob
Nahh, I bring a mirror to find the gravel stuck to the rose bud.
Tired awf brown finger nails.
If my rifle uses detachable magazines, then I have the one for the rifle full, with the spare mag in my pocket full, and a cartridge carrier on my belt full (8 or 10 depending on carrier). I will also have a spare box along should I need it. If no DM, then magazine full, and carrier on my belt.
Have run out of ammo myself when needed once, and did not like it. HAve also had hunting partners run out of ammo, and needed to finish their animals because they came hunting with just 2 or 3 rounds. Nothing worse than having to go back to get more ammo, and then retake up the trail on a wounded animal that proved tougher than usual.
Some animals, are individuals with tougher constitutions, and even when well hit, do not want to give up the ghost with one or more shots. (My first caribou took 5 in the vitals before expiring, and caribou are not known for being overly difficult to kill; the rest over the years have usually been one and done)
Then there are the times when a bullet gets deflected by an unseen twig, or the animal moves as you finished squeezing the trigger. Anything can happen, and not being prepared because you are too worried about weight of extra ammo on you during a hike or stalk, is just irresponsible. Hope and plan for the best, but be prepared for the worst.
Then there are those of us, who take time out to practice in the field during the day, stump/or rock shooting to hone skills, when taking a break form the hunt (usually in a different area than where we are actually hunting), so extra ammo is always handy.
Have run out of ammo myself when needed once, and did not like it. HAve also had hunting partners run out of ammo, and needed to finish their animals because they came hunting with just 2 or 3 rounds. Nothing worse than having to go back to get more ammo, and then retake up the trail on a wounded animal that proved tougher than usual.
Some animals, are individuals with tougher constitutions, and even when well hit, do not want to give up the ghost with one or more shots. (My first caribou took 5 in the vitals before expiring, and caribou are not known for being overly difficult to kill; the rest over the years have usually been one and done)
Then there are the times when a bullet gets deflected by an unseen twig, or the animal moves as you finished squeezing the trigger. Anything can happen, and not being prepared because you are too worried about weight of extra ammo on you during a hike or stalk, is just irresponsible. Hope and plan for the best, but be prepared for the worst.
Then there are those of us, who take time out to practice in the field during the day, stump/or rock shooting to hone skills, when taking a break form the hunt (usually in a different area than where we are actually hunting), so extra ammo is always handy.
Brassman66
CGN frequent flyer
3 Shells in the Mag, none in the Barrel, 6 in the handmade Leather Belt Loups plus one in the pocket which I slip into the Barrel when things getting serious.
Before I head out, I shake every Shell to confirm Powder never got wet. Never did but this way I have peace of mind.
Cheers
Before I head out, I shake every Shell to confirm Powder never got wet. Never did but this way I have peace of mind.
Cheers
Sheep, or other multi-day backpack type hunts, I take 19. 10 round ammo wallet in the pack lid, 5 in the rifle stock pack, and a full magazine. So far it’s been way too many, but I just can’t seem to talk myself into taking less.
I’m pretty much the same. 20 rounds. I pack about 20 wherever I go. Sometimes I just feel like shooting a rock or two as well.
I take 20 rounds. A full mag for the rifle - a spare full mag in the hunting jacket (or if an internal magazine - then 5 in the rifle and five on the butt cuff) and 10 rounds in a Federal red ammo strip in my hunting pack.
All ammo is of course exactly the same same as what the rifle is initially zeroed for.
You never know when you might have to re zero your rifle because of a fall or you need signal shots or whatever. It doesn't weigh that much to carry a little extra and for me gives peace of mind. I've heard of guys that only carried 5 rounds in the rifle and then had to run back to the truck for extra ammo. I don't plan on missing and actually usually always take the animal with one clean shot but extra ammo is always a good idea.
All ammo is of course exactly the same same as what the rifle is initially zeroed for.
You never know when you might have to re zero your rifle because of a fall or you need signal shots or whatever. It doesn't weigh that much to carry a little extra and for me gives peace of mind. I've heard of guys that only carried 5 rounds in the rifle and then had to run back to the truck for extra ammo. I don't plan on missing and actually usually always take the animal with one clean shot but extra ammo is always a good idea.
You too can lead a normal existence. All you'll need is for someone to throw hands grenades at you for the rest of your life!
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- Saskatchewan
If a day hunt from home or bush camp, I usually carry 10-12. But I ALWAYS have more in base camp if I have to check zero on the rifle or want to shoot some for any other reason. If I'm in remote wilderness, carrying everything with me, I feel better with 20 but have gone as low as 10 to keep weight down on backpack trips.
Mr.rigpig, I found a use for those neat little cell phone cases that you can pick up for a few bucks at the Dollar Store.
They come in various sizes and are open on the top, with elasticized side panels.
I take one of those flexible plastic shell holder inserts that come in some factory ammo boxes and hold 8-10 rounds each, yellow or red.
I cut them down to fit into one of the cell phone cases and for standard cartridges, such as 308Win or 30-06 they will hold 4-5 rounds each.
Then, I get one of those cheap neck straps that you often see people have with their indentity cards around their necks at some functions, get rid of the swivel end, then slip the belt loop over the strap.
When I hunt, I fill the magazine of the rifle, then carry another 4-5 rounds in the case on the neck strap.
I like this system because it keep the spare cartridges very handy and not slopping around loose in my pocket.
Most of the rifles I hunt with don't have detachable magazines and this is the next best thing.
They come in various sizes and are open on the top, with elasticized side panels.
I take one of those flexible plastic shell holder inserts that come in some factory ammo boxes and hold 8-10 rounds each, yellow or red.
I cut them down to fit into one of the cell phone cases and for standard cartridges, such as 308Win or 30-06 they will hold 4-5 rounds each.
Then, I get one of those cheap neck straps that you often see people have with their indentity cards around their necks at some functions, get rid of the swivel end, then slip the belt loop over the strap.
When I hunt, I fill the magazine of the rifle, then carry another 4-5 rounds in the case on the neck strap.
I like this system because it keep the spare cartridges very handy and not slopping around loose in my pocket.
Most of the rifles I hunt with don't have detachable magazines and this is the next best thing.
Ardent
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Goat hunting, I’d take one mag full, and recommend clients do the same, we both had the rest of the box left at the floatplane drop camp a day’s hike behind you if you needed a resupply; that never happened once.
When you’re cutting the handle off your toothbrush to save an ounce, leaving 15 rounds of lead and brass behind is a joy. For Grizzly guiding I had two .375s in the double, and four rounds on the hip in a carrier.
When you’re cutting the handle off your toothbrush to save an ounce, leaving 15 rounds of lead and brass behind is a joy. For Grizzly guiding I had two .375s in the double, and four rounds on the hip in a carrier.
I sometimes hunt with a single shot 270 Win, and have a shell holder on the buttstock that holds 9 rounds. when I return home/camp, I fill any empty slots from a box kept there.
I do the same with any hunting rifle I am using, as worked for me so far.
I do the same with any hunting rifle I am using, as worked for me so far.
