Bandolier for 470NE

[Ward]

I see a lot of posts about ammo belts but does anyone use a bandolier if so, is it comfortable, easy to get cartridges out in a hurry, too heavy? Any thoughts and who makes them out of leathe?

 

[uplander01]

Murray leather makes the best one IMO, however, the full cull belt has always seemed a little much for the visiting hunter. I get the pageantry of it all, however, I have always felt like a Murray shell holder holding 8-10 rds on a second belt with perhaps a pouch and a small belt knife, is plenty for the traveling sportsman. Lots would argue that there is no need to even carry a knife, but I personally always have some sort of blade on me, in teh field hunting is no different. This year I am going to try a pouch for 8x32 binos as well and have them on my waste instead of around my neck and shoulders. At the end of the day, no one judges so gear yourself up as you see fit. to answer

 

[Raven]

I bought a six-round closed-type leather bandolier on Ebay, but I don't use it. I also ordered an open-type leather one from the master, also for six cartridges, and I also don't use it.

They'll come in handy for a photoshoot someday. Cartridges .470 NE are heavy, it's more convenient for me to carry them not in one place, but in two pockets.

 

[Ward]

Murray leather makes the best one IMO, however, the full cull belt has always seemed a little much for the visiting hunter. I get the pageantry of it all, however, I have always felt like a Murray shell holder holding 8-10 rds on a second belt with perhaps a pouch and a small belt knife, is plenty for the traveling sportsman. Lots would argue that there is no need to even carry a knife, but I personally always have some sort of blade on me, in teh field hunting is no different. This year I am going to try a pouch for 8x32 binos as well and have them on my waste instead of around my neck and shoulders. At the end of the day, no one judges so gear yourself up as you see fit. to answer

There is a lightweight string device that holds small or large binoculars that is great for Africa hunts. Almost any hunt unless it rains all the time. I’ll look up the name and post it. Much better than a pouch or normal strap. Puts the weight on your shoulders and you don’t know they are even there.

 

[RLL]

There is a lightweight string device that holds small or large binoculars that is great for Africa hunts. Almost any hunt unless it rains all the time. I’ll look up the name and post it. Much better than a pouch or normal strap. Puts the weight on your shoulders and you don’t know they are even there.

Rick young bino harness. Best bino strap out there in my opinion.

 

[Ward]

Rick young bino harness. Best bino strap out there in my opinion.

That’s the one. It is awesome. I’m fact the only time I do t use it is in Scotland where it drizzles all the time or New Foundland where it rains all the time.

 

[jaycee]

Rick young bino harness. Best bino strap out there in my opinion.

100% best bono strap available.

 

[BeeMaa]

Carrying 10 cartridges of 375H&H in a Dick Murray cartridge belt with leather loops and a (small) knife is more than enough additional weight. I couldn’t imagine 15 or more of 470NE, let alone actually needing them as a traveling hunter.

I moved to carrying two separate open-top cartridge slides that I have the option of putting on my trousers belt or using a separate belt for it. Haven’t decided yet.

The convenience of being able to take everything off and put it on quickly with a separate cartridge belt or the reduced weight of having them attached to my trousers belt.

FYI - The Rick Young harness is a great option up to 8x32’s. Taking on 10x42’s for all-day wear with the additional weight has the cord digging into my shoulders. I prefer something a little thicker.

 

[Philip Glass]

Rick young bino harness. Best bino strap out there in my opinion.

Yep

 

[Philip Glass]

I went to the soft Trader Keith culling belt a few years ago after hunting with York Mare. The leather ammo holders that work so well for up to .375 are terribly uncomfortable in .470. In and out of the truck you can just take the belt off.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Rick Youngs are the cats pajamas.

 

[Altitude sickness]

My wife prefers the classic style

 

[Ward]

Carrying 10 cartridges of 375H&H in a Dick Murray cartridge belt with leather loops and a (small) knife is more than enough additional weight. I couldn’t imagine 15 or more of 470NE, let alone actually needing them as a traveling hunter.

I moved to carrying two separate open-top cartridge slides that I have the option of putting on my trousers belt or using a separate belt for it. Haven’t decided yet.

The convenience of being able to take everything off and put it on quickly with a separate cartridge belt or the reduced weight of having them attached to my trousers belt.

FYI - The Rick Young harness is a great option up to 8x32’s. Taking on 10x42’s for all-day wear with the additional weight has the cord digging into my shoulders. I prefer something a little thicker.
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I use the Rick Young with my 10x32 Swaros but you’re right. Bigger glass is a bit too heavy. For bigger glass there are several good shoulder harness systems that are comfortable to wear. The most uncomfortable thing to me is the traditional neck strap.

 

[Ward]

Carrying 10 cartridges of 375H&H in a Dick Murray cartridge belt with leather loops and a (small) knife is more than enough additional weight. I couldn’t imagine 15 or more of 470NE, let alone actually needing them as a traveling hunter.

I moved to carrying two separate open-top cartridge slides that I have the option of putting on my trousers belt or using a separate belt for it. Haven’t decided yet.

The convenience of being able to take everything off and put it on quickly with a separate cartridge belt or the reduced weight of having them attached to my trousers belt.

FYI - The Rick Young harness is a great option up to 8x32’s. Taking on 10x42’s for all-day wear with the additional weight has the cord digging into my shoulders. I prefer something a little thicker.
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I also don’t think that more than 8 or 10 375’s or 470’s will be necessary to carry. Unless cull hunting. Even cull hunting I’d have the extras in my light weight hydro pack. I can’t imagine having the time in a bad situation to use more than 4 bullets with two of those in your gun(if a traditional double rifle is used)

 

[MacJenkins]

I also don’t think that more than 8 or 10 375’s or 470’s will be necessary to carry. Unless cull hunting. Even cull hunting I’d have the extras in my light weight hydro pack. I can’t imagine having the time in a bad situation to use more than 4 bullets with two of those in your gun(if a traditional double rifle is used)

Never say never. We got in a bad situation with a buff we spooked in long grass. I shot it 8 times with a 470 and the PH shot it 4 times. Closest shot was 18-24" and longest shot about 10'. I had 2 in the gun and 10 on my belt. Would not like the feeling of a long walk back to the truck with no ammo in the gun.

 

[spike.t]

I see a lot of posts about ammo belts but does anyone use a bandolier if so, is it comfortable, easy to get cartridges out in a hurry, too heavy? Any thoughts and who makes them out of leathe?

By a bandolier I presume you mean the over the shoulder across the chest type, as opposed to the belt of slide type?

 

[BeeMaa]

I also don’t think that more than 8 or 10 375’s or 470’s will be necessary to carry. Unless cull hunting. Even cull hunting I’d have the extras in my light weight hydro pack. I can’t imagine having the time in a bad situation to use more than 4 bullets with two of those in your gun(if a traditional double rifle is used)

More ammo is only a pain the butt until you need it.

I usually take the rifle that has four cartridges (all premium expanding) plus one five-round slide when hunting non-dangerous game. The slide will have three of the same premium expanding plus two solids. Never know when a trophy T10 might show up.

For DG, I add another five-round cartridge slide of premium expanding.

My wife is normally accompanying me on hunts and will carry a small day pack that has some extra ammo as well as all the other necessities.

 

[Ward]

Never say never. We got in a bad situation with a buff we spooked in long grass. I shot it 8 times with a 470 and the PH shot it 4 times. Closest shot was 18-24" and longest shot about 10'. I had 2 in the gun and 10 on my belt. Would not like the feeling of a long walk back to the truck with no ammo in the gun.

Good advice but I’ll always have extras in my hydration pack.

 

[deewayne2003]

I went to the soft Trader Keith culling belt a few years ago after hunting with York Mare. The leather ammo holders that work so well for up to .375 are terribly uncomfortable in .470. In and out of the truck you can just take the belt off.

Agreed, much more comfortable.

Also the Trader Keith lets you keep different ammo on hand and separate; I had 10 .470ne solids in the front and 2 softs at the opposite side of the belt just incase we came across something other than the tuskless we were after.

 

[Ward]

Agreed, much more comfortable.

Also the Trader Keith lets you keep different ammo on hand and separate; I had 10 .470ne solids in the front and 2 softs at the opposite side of the belt just incase we came across something other than the tuskless we were after.

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Agreed, much more comfortable.

Also the Trader Keith lets you keep different ammo on hand and separate; I had 10 .470ne solids in the front and 2 softs at the opposite side of the belt just incase we came across something other than the tuskless we were after.

hear about your Tuskless hunt. That’s what I’m after in August with Charlton McCallum Safaris.