I've done the same thing for years. Go to J.W.Hulme Co. and get one of their large leather shell bags. I can put 175 12ga. shells into it, or a few less and a set of chokes. Comfortable to carry and even with a full load of shells feels lighter than a regular Sporting Bag.

http://www.jwhulmeco.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=HUNTING_SHELL_BAGS


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