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I’d like to add an accessory to my 870 shotguns to carry some additional shells. I’ve never used one, so I don’t know what I’d like or don’t like...any input would be appreciated.
Due to where they’re stored for HD accessibility, the ones that fit on the stock would work better for me. Doesn’t mean I absolutely have to go that route, but that’s where I’m leaning. My first thought was to find some nice leather ones, but after looking around some more I’m not sure that’s my best route.
A couple questions (based on a right-handed shooter):
1. When using one mounted on the left side of the receiver, do you load with the left hand or right hand?
1a. If right hand, you’re reaching over the top, grabbing a shell, bringing that hand back over and then reaching under to load?
1b. If left hand, load them pointing up or down?
2. When using one on the stock, same question...load with right hand or left hand?
Is having one with a strap that goes around the end of the stock important? Or do they really not slide to much? (Again, this wouldn’t be something being hauled through the woods...just in a rack and used for HD, or at the range)
I ran across this video and it made logical sense. I’d imagine holding the shotgun up with your left hand, still pressed against your shoulder, and load with the right with the shells loaded upside down.
So if I opt to load that way, I think the nice leather ones are out. Not sure they’d hold the shells securely in place. I have one 12ga and one 20ga, and I’m definitely not seeing as many options for the 20ga. I’m almost thinking the inexpensive stretchy ones are going to work best...like he shows in the video.
What other questions do I not even know to ask?
Due to where they’re stored for HD accessibility, the ones that fit on the stock would work better for me. Doesn’t mean I absolutely have to go that route, but that’s where I’m leaning. My first thought was to find some nice leather ones, but after looking around some more I’m not sure that’s my best route.
A couple questions (based on a right-handed shooter):
1. When using one mounted on the left side of the receiver, do you load with the left hand or right hand?
1a. If right hand, you’re reaching over the top, grabbing a shell, bringing that hand back over and then reaching under to load?
1b. If left hand, load them pointing up or down?
2. When using one on the stock, same question...load with right hand or left hand?
Is having one with a strap that goes around the end of the stock important? Or do they really not slide to much? (Again, this wouldn’t be something being hauled through the woods...just in a rack and used for HD, or at the range)
I ran across this video and it made logical sense. I’d imagine holding the shotgun up with your left hand, still pressed against your shoulder, and load with the right with the shells loaded upside down.
So if I opt to load that way, I think the nice leather ones are out. Not sure they’d hold the shells securely in place. I have one 12ga and one 20ga, and I’m definitely not seeing as many options for the 20ga. I’m almost thinking the inexpensive stretchy ones are going to work best...like he shows in the video.
What other questions do I not even know to ask?