I like one I could throw over the shoulder Pancho Villa style in a hurry.
Ideally should hold 25 rounds or more. No Uncle Mikes type cheap stuff either, please.
https://www.maxpedition.com/products/mega-rollypoly-folding-dump-pouch?variant=27910321553
I think it was an Uncle Mike’s which I later gave away. I just didn’t use it much and was concerned about individual rounds falling out when in the patrol car; or running around with it.
I’ve since gone with these bag-type-pouches and have become good at feeling for the correct orientation of the round(s) when digging into the pouch for more ammo to load.
You could always get some type of belt to use the pouch more as a sling if you don’t have time to put it on a belt.
An internet search did disclose other bandoleer-type carriers of various prices but I’ve not tried any since getting my now-preferred pouches.
Here’s another one which isn’t as costly as a Maxpedition brand:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078WVHXC9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here’s one by Blackhawk. I’ve used one (stage prop) in some 3guns. It seems reasonably well made made and the cost isn’t too high.
https://www.amazon.com/BLACKHAWK-Shotgun-Bandolier-Holds-Shells/dp/B002IWY91O
If you want to spend more…here.
Thank you both- I hadnt considered a bag before…thinking of the movie Way of the Gun…the ole boy with the shotty used a bag.
Anyone else care to chime in on bag vs. bandoleer?
Me, personally, when I’m walking through the woods or when I used to hunt birds, I just use this olive drab small shoulder bag I found at an Army surplus store. It’s not too big, 9" x 9" and the strap is sewn on and non adjustable, yet the perfect size for me. I wear it like a possibles bag, cross shoulder. Super low key, and unobstructive.
Could you adapt this? https://www.ebay.com/itm/284018576046
I have something similar to this: https://mantheline.com/product/m1918-trench-shotgun-ammo-bag-strap/
I like that Ebay leather one, thanks Disciple…MtnRaven, that bag is the bomb. Yall are showng me stuff Ive not seen, keep it coming.
The bag I was describing above is similar to this. Mines a bit smaller and all poly/nylon and OD. I paid about $10.
I’ve tried using a shotshell bandoleer and while it looked cool (as it does in the movies), it didn’t function well for me. I had the nylon type with elastic loops on the front and back, and carried shells with the brass end down. The problem starts once you start extracting shells. Of course, I couldn’t access the ones in the back, and they also interfered with my sling. When I started pulling shells near the bottom and front, the weight of the shells in the bandoleer would start pulling it down, as it’d want to ‘self correct’ and rotate so the empty loops would be on top. Sometimes I’d pull and since the bandoleer wasn’t tight or secured, I’d fight the elastic loop. It wasn’t like extracting a mag from a mag pouch. Also, it was never consistent where I’d get the shells from - kind of wherever I could grab a hold of one.
I’d go with a dump pouch with stiff opening if worn on the belt, or a small shoulder bag like others have recommended (a waist strap helps keep it in the same spot on your waist). One without a flap and a zipper opening so you don’t have to fight the flap. The best set up for a shotgun class I found was a dump pouch on the belt (weak side kidney), with a couple of two or four shell speedloaders on the belt (weak side front) which I’d keep replenishing from the pouch when I had a chance. That way, your shells are always reloaded from the same spot, and not flailing around on a bandoleer.
Back in the 1970’s I carried two gas mask bags, one loaded with buckshot the other loaded with slugs. I carried ferret shells in the outside compartments used for storing plastic bags. It worked well enough back in the day in daylight or dark.
I went through two of the Uncle Mikes style bandoleers in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s and thought they were a waste of time and money.
I currently keep one gas mask bag full of buckshot that I can quickly grab when I pick up the M870. It works well enough that I won’t consider another bandoleer, even a higher quality one.
Before I would consider a bandoleer, I would put a dump pouch on a web belt if I were not confident with the gas mask bag.
If you want more positive control of your shells then mount some velcro on your receiver/stock and get a bunch of these. Then you can use any type of mag bandoleer/pouch to carry extra.
https://www.amazon.com/Mossberg-Round-Shotgun-Bandolier-Black/dp/B01E737DNC
Academy sports sells these, not sure if this is exactly what your looking for.
^^Yep
I have an OSOE 12ga Micro Rig that can be set up has a shoulder bag bandoleer style or chest rig. I have two Aridus Quick-Detach Carriers in the inside pouches (along with one on the weapon) and 12 rounds on the outside. I typical feed off the receiver but have the option of feeding from the rig. The larger utility pouch can hold medical gear or a 25 round box of additional shotgun shells.
Yes, I like that a lot. Ill look around for that…but Im very interested in a bag also.
I usually have a receiver mounted shellholder as well as one on the stock, but the Shockwave of course lacks that.
How does the Micro Rig hold up to physical activity, i.e. running, crawling, climbing, etc.?
I haven’t done much in the way of crawling or climbing but have taken a couple classes with it and running, kneeling and barricade work was no issue. I have it setup with an H-harness which hugs to the body well. The rig itself is very well constructed and over stitched. I like the setup, especially with a pass-through dump pouch on my belt.
Use these on a chest rig for 3 gun and like them.
https://safariland.com/products/model-085-shotgun-shell-carrier-34768
Before those I used a Blackhawk version of this except the shells were carried vertically.
https://www.beezcombatsystems.com/Tactical-Shotgun-Shell-Chest-Rig-BCS-CR-TS-1000.htm
I would think the bandoleer would be almost as bad as a shell carrying sling. Where you can’t snug it down, that is a lot of weight bouncing around.
I was initially just thinking of an easy way to move/transport/grab a lot of rounds in a hurry if need be…just something to throw on in case needed. I just want something low key, low speed for home defense.
However- were I to take a class, some of these rigs yall have shown look really good.
Still leaning towards a bag, tho.
The slings that carry shells…thats rediculous. And I dont use a sling on a shotty myself anyway.
I have a neoprene shotgun belt similar to this one https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cabelas-northern-flight-standard-neoprene-shell-belt?ds_e=MICROSOFT&ds_c=NEWPLA_Hunting+Equipment_Shopping_High&ds_rl=1252079&ds_rl=1246537&ds_rl=1246540&msclkid=6c98b5b460a515d4ce68ea19d4bce06f&ds_rl=1252079&gclid=6c98b5b460a515d4ce68ea19d4bce06f&gclsrc=3p.ds
I’ve had it for almost 20 years. I don’t do 3 gun shooting or any run and gun stress shooting with shotguns, but I wouldn’t hesitate to use a belt for that role. I use it mostly for shooting clays and squirrel hunting. It’s wears very comfortably for hours in both of those roles. I haven’t needed to do speed reloads with it, but I feel that re loading off a belt line would be a very natural motion (if you shoot pistol) vs a bandolier or reaching in a bag. Might be another option to check out.