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I am going to the Vintager shoot in MD and wanted to take/use a cartridge bag instead of my typical clays vest to hold shells. Any recommendations on where to get a cartridge bag that is “reasonable” (less than $100 or so)? There are several on Jeff’s Outfitters that seem like they would fit the bill - anyone have any experience with any of them or any other recommendations?
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Orvis used to carry them in a wool with leather trim. I bought one at their scratch and dent sale for 35.00. Don't know what or if they sell for now. I got one from Jeff's that holds 100 shells to shoot the flurry and it is very nice.
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The Vintage Cup itself is a great place to shop for one. You can compare and negotiate prices on new and used.
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The one thing to always remember with a cartridge bag is to literally try them on for size. Make sure the opening is large enough that you can get your hand inside quick and easy without twisting and turning. I made that mistake the first one I ever bought and never was satisfied with it.
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I have used a McAlister bag while duck hunting for about the last 12 years. I did not buy a leather one, though I suppose one would not be looked down upon nearly as badly at a Vintager shoot if he were using one, as opposed to a Mossy Oak Breakup bag. It has been my only experience using an over the shoulder bag hunting. I like it very much for shooting in green timber, or any flooded wading situation. I can keep the cover strapped down in transit, then unbuckle it and fold the cover back and tuck it between the bag and myself while shooting. I much prefer a nice leather belt shell bag for doves or clay bird shooting.
That looks like a nice bag for the money, Marcus, and I can vouch for the quality of McAlister's other products. Looks like a good one.
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After looking at the McAlister leather bag again I see a feature I had not noticed before , but that I like very much. The little wedge shaped leather pieces on the strap are covers for the brass hardware on the strap. They are to protect your gun from contact with the hardware, which can really mess up a nice guns' wood and metal finishes over years of use. It would be even better if there were some similar type cover for the cover strap hardware. I once read that Sir Joseph Nickerson had all his loading bags fitted with such covers to protect his guns.
My McAlister Ditty Bag does not have them, but I may make some for it as I occasionally take my Fox HE, or another nice double duck hunting.
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I have four bags, but I still think I should buy the McAlister bag. It has to be the best $85 bag I have ever seen. My favorite bag is my Hulme 100 shell bag. My other bags are a little Everts and Jordan, a Galazan bag that holds about a flat of 12 gauge, and a hand tooled Heiser. I have not seen the Galazan bag in the catalog. It is way too big to be useful to most shooters, but I couldn't resist it when I saw it for sale.
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Destry, Please tell us what type bag you have. You get to shoot a lot so your input would help us all. I am sure you replaced the one you did not like
Thanks in advance
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I've had several my favorite is an older Galco.
I don't care for the buckled flap on the McAlister....the buckle is on the wrong end....Talk about scratching yer gun.
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