[IrvJr]

Folks,

I have a Winchester 94 Trapper in 44mag/44sp that I really enjoy shooting. I would like to buy a shell carrier sleeve that I can slip onto to the stock of this rifle to hold a few (5 or 6 or more) rounds of ammo. I've seen these items in some catalogs, but they've primarily been for high-power rifles (like the 30-06 or similar).

Can anyone recommend a resource where I can find a good shell carrier that are designed for handgun (44sp/44mag) rounds? I've checked various catalogs/websites (like Midway USA, Cheaper than Dirt, and Gun Source), and tried one or two cowboy-action-shooting store sites, but didn't have any luck.

Thanks.

IrvJr

[Sir Galahad]

What you can do is get one for rifle and cut some material away from each loop at halfway. Then you've got a double row shell carrier. The loops will be tight because they're made for 30-06 and such, but will stretch to fit your 44s. Once the material is cut from the middle, the loops will stretch easier to fit the 44s.

[Kharn]

.30-06 has the same case head as a .45acp, so I would assume a shell holder would give a nice fit to a .44spl or mag cartridge. Walmart will typically have something like what you are looking for, but maybe not after the post-hunting season sales. Try your local gunstore.

Kharn

[MolonLabe416]

IIRC Uncle Mike's makes one. I use the UMs on a number of long guns. Cheap and effective

[CTgunteacher]

Galco has one specifically for .44 revolver cartridges. They call it the "Butt Cuff." Try www.usgalco.com.

Mike

[slabsides]

Most rifle butt cuffs are 'bored straight through' from top to bottom of each shell compartment...if not they can be made so with a few scissor cuts...just tuck 5 up and five down: two pistol shells in each compartment, nose to nose. Voila'!
A couple of feet of 4" black elastic webbing, some velcro and minimal stitching, and you can make your own...I've made quite a few, and they're lots cheaper that way than ready-made. Plus you can customize them to your rifle and cartridge size.
I like to store my rifles with four or five rounds in a butt cuff...handy if you need to 'grab and go'.

[COHIBA]

i'v got a galco butcuff on my ruger #1 international scout rifle. love it.

[Braz]

Wow,

Thanks for the link CT. I need me one of them butt cuffs, but I'm gonna call it something else. ;)

[jmcc11]

http://www.kirkpatrickleather.com/product/h_rsh.htm



They can make you one in pistol calibers.