Shotgun Ammo Carrier
July 12, 2009 – 12:34 pmI’ve had a few projects I’ve been working on of late, but this one was finished (and started actually) this morning. I wanted something to carry extra shells for my home defense shotgun. I considered buying something but I’m way to tight for that right now, so inspired by some of the cheek pads I saw online, I figured I could make something. Here is how it went:
1. Took a page out of a junk mail magazine and made a pattern.
2. Cut two pieces out per the pattern. In this case I am using cotton duck, but Cordura or similar would work also,
3. I had some Mil-Std-5038 Type III edging tape and made some loops. At this time, the carrier is inside out, so clamp the loops in place on the inside.
4. Sew around the edge, and turn inside out.
5. Add elastic to one side, making sure its a snug fit for the shotgun shells.
6. This is the tricky bit: close the end up, but add a strip of tape as shown. This holds the carrier in place and stops it slipping off the end of the stock.
7. Use a piece of 550 cord, and lace through the loops, using a cord lock to hold everything in place.
And there we have it! Its not perfect, but it works and will do for me
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