Butt cuffs/side-saddle holders

[cratti]

So, I have a 5 shell cuff for my FP6, and I was just curious; how does everyone load their shells into that thing? I've learned that it's quicker to pull one out and stick it in the mag (or chamber, even) if I put the shells in upside down (brass facing downward) since having to go up, over, and around the gun just seemed awkward and slow. At first I was concerned about how secure the shells would be, then I realized, for all the effort it takes to stick five shells into that thing, they should be fine unless I'm using the dang gun as a club (What, my precious fabarm used as a heavy stick? Never!)

More thoughts? Could be an interesting discussion.

 

[GRIZ22]

Holding the gun in my right hand I load with my left from the sidesaddle or butt cuff. The rounds in the sidesaddle or butt cuff are brass down. I've been doing this for years.

 

[MCgunner]

On my coach gun, brass up.

 

[CWL]

I use a 5-rd cuff.

3- 00 buck brass down

2- slugs loaded brass up.

Now you know what your options are in the dark.

 

[Zach S]

Buck is loaded brass down, and slugs brass up, for the same reason CWL stated.

I don't like butt cuffs though. Limits the shotgun to one shoulder, so I use a side saddle.

 

[Gord]

I have a four-round sidesaddle on my 870, which is loaded with two buck up front and two slug behind; they're color-coded red and green, and the buck is 3" so that I can tell the difference by feel if need be - the 2 3/4" slugs don't protrude past the bottom of the sidesaddle.

They're loaded brass-up as I find that my fastest reloads are directly into the chamber; simply cant the gun to the left a bit and stuff a shell in with the left hand. If you've got enough time to top off through the tube, it's not really going to matter how the shells are oriented.

 

[czarjl]

Buck brass down, faster for me to load.

Slugs brass up less likly to need them.

No need to look can tell by feel what I'm loading.

 

[cratti]

the brass up/down thing is a nice idea, but frankly, don't use slugs for much seeing as i'm currently living in a trailer. in fact, i'm playing it safe and using #4 shot. sure, there's still the inherent risk of penetrating a wall, but it'll be a heck of a lot less dangerous than with double-ought or a slug.