The Firing Line Forums

Go Back   The Firing Line Forums > The Skunkworks > Gear and Accessories

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old December 24, 2012, 04:51 PM   #1
countryfied252
Member
 
Join Date: May 13, 2012
Location: Alexandria Kentucky
Posts: 34
.22 cartridge belt

I have been wanting to get a cartridge belt for my 22 ruger single six. I have been looking around but all of the ones that I have found seen kind of expensive. Does anyone know where I could find a little cheaper one? I like the look of the drop loop belts but dont have to have one.
countryfied252 is offline  
Old December 24, 2012, 05:12 PM   #2
bbqbob51
Senior Member
 
Join Date: November 6, 2005
Posts: 775
I bought from this Ebayer for my single Six.

This seller sells cartridge belts in whatever size, color and cartridge loop size you want. I got one with loops for 38spl and 22lr on the same belt (no extra charge!) and for the price, it is a good belt. Here is a link to one similar to what I got:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-Tooled-...item1e75b89c72
bbqbob51 is offline  
Old December 24, 2012, 10:14 PM   #3
Bob Wright
Senior Member
 
Join Date: July 10, 2012
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Posts: 2,986
I will tell you from experience that a .22 cartridge belt is about the most useless thing you'll ever buy.

It will hold probably fifty cartridges. Think how long it will take to fill fifty cartridge loops, and how quick you can fire fifty cartridges.

It's like filling up a teen-age boy.


Bob Wright
Bob Wright is offline  
Old December 24, 2012, 10:35 PM   #4
countryfied252
Member
 
Join Date: May 13, 2012
Location: Alexandria Kentucky
Posts: 34
Well the reason I would like to get one is so I dont have to carry loose rounds in my pocket because I want to take my pistol with me when I go squirrel hunting along with my .22 rifle incase I see a close one so I can try to pick it off with my pistol.
countryfied252 is offline  
Old December 25, 2012, 12:22 AM   #5
bamaranger
Senior Member
 
Join Date: October 9, 2009
Location: North Alabama
Posts: 8,273
Hunter Leather

I use a ctg belt w/ a .22 Mag revolver, which admittedly, does not get shot as much as one in .22lr might on woods jaunts. Mine was bought via Cabela's, I think, enough years back that leather products were no as high as they are now.

Contrary to another post, I find it a useful accessory. Typically I will thread a Kbar or other large sheath knife, and a canvas canteen carrier in hot weather. I also have threaded on a leather cartridge box carrier, the kind that will take a full box of shells, but used it hold for fire makers, space blanket, whistle, that sort of stuff. The whole rig can hang on peg of staub, and be belted on as you come and go.
bamaranger is offline  
Old December 25, 2012, 07:05 AM   #6
rayban
Member
 
Join Date: May 29, 2010
Posts: 84
I found a pouch to be a little more practical for .22 ammo....although the loops look pretty cool....

__________________
Rayban
www.rgleather.freehomepage.com
rayban is offline  
Old December 25, 2012, 04:02 PM   #7
dahermit
Senior Member
 
Join Date: October 28, 2006
Location: South Central Michigan...near
Posts: 6,501
Quote:
I will tell you from experience that a .22 cartridge belt is about the most useless thing you'll ever buy.

It will hold probably fifty cartridges. Think how long it will take to fill fifty cartridge loops, and how quick you can fire fifty cartridges.

It's like filling up a teen-age boy.


Bob Wright
I have never had a .22 rim fire cartridge belt, but came to the same conclusion when filling the loops on a western rig for a S.A. .44 Magnum...There has to be a better way. Another consideration is that .22 rim fire are externally lubed and the lube could wear-off very easily (you can scrape it off with your finger nail), if the .22 rounds were in the loops while you sat in a chair, rode in a car, etc. In other words, belt loops do not provide any protection for the cartridges.
dahermit is offline  
Old December 25, 2012, 04:05 PM   #8
dahermit
Senior Member
 
Join Date: October 28, 2006
Location: South Central Michigan...near
Posts: 6,501
rayban, that is one handsome rig especially the pouch...looks like those historical cap pouches for cap and ball revolvers, et. Al. However, unless you carry more than you shoot, I would put that neat little pouch in front of the holster. But, each to his own.
dahermit is offline  
Old December 28, 2012, 07:00 PM   #9
Bob Wright
Senior Member
 
Join Date: July 10, 2012
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Posts: 2,986
Another disadvantage of leather cartridge loops is the formation of verdigris on the brass cases. This will form fairly quickly unless the loops are emptied each time they are used. This is the green "gism" that forms on brass, an interaction with the leather.

Bob Wright
Bob Wright is offline  
Old December 29, 2012, 09:14 PM   #10
ZOOM2X
Member
 
Join Date: March 4, 2012
Location: Johnson City, TN
Posts: 70
I agree that rayban has one fine looking rig. He made it himself! Look at his signature and you'll see a link to his website for his leather work. Guaranteed for life. Horsehide! One of these days....
__________________
ZOOM 2X, pronounced "ZOOM ZOOM", is the tag on my supercharged, etc. Miata.

NRA Benefactor
ZOOM2X is offline  
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:16 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
This site and contents, including all posts, Copyright © 1998-2021 S.W.A.T. Magazine
Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: thefiringline.com
Page generated in 0.04114 seconds with 10 queries