Shooting Bull 2,025 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 A few years ago I switched to the Tupelo Flash bandolier for shotgun ammo and liked it. Can't even remember why I went back to a regular ammo belt but am thinking of making the switch again. What are some of the better quality bandoliers out there these days? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Coroner 194 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I've been using the Tupelo for about 7 years now and I love it. Haven't seen its equal. Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrel Cody 5,264 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I really like Doc Noper's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Rick, SASS #49739L 45 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I really like Doc Noper's Doc makes a very nice one. I switched to his a couple of years ago and am very happy with it. Been using a bandoleer since i started in 2001, his is the best yet. CR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yul Lose 6,660 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Knights/Tombstone leather makes the Tupelo bando. I took mine in to my local leather guy, Double Diamond and had him replace the shotgun loops with heavy duty elastic and I really like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ace_of_Hearts 1,143 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Isn't it more difficult to pull shells from a belt when you are lying on the ground? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 1,066 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I use the Tombstone leather 'Tupelo Bandoleer & would never go back to a belt. Interested if someone may have a picture of Doc Nopers ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Badlands Bob #61228 1,939 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Isn't it more difficult to pull shells from a belt when you are lying on the ground? I don't ever recall laying on the ground and needing shotgun shells during a SASS match. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judge'm All Duncan, SASS#67320 144 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Yeah Bob, probably not. But Shooting Bull has been known to take a dive or two at Winter Range. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yul Lose 6,660 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Yeah Bob, probably not. But Shooting Bull has been known to take a dive or two at Winter Range. He's called Stumbling Bull in some places I'm told. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrel Cody 5,264 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 I use the Tombstone leather 'Tupelo Bandoleer & would never go back to a belt. Interested if someone may have a picture of Doc Nopers ? I had him do 6 12ga loops at the top, then 4 44-40 bullet loops, then 8 12ga loops at the bottom, and finally 8 12ga loops on the back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yul Lose 6,660 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 I had him do 6 12ga loops at the top, then 4 44-40 bullet loops, then 8 12ga loops at the bottom, and finally 8 12ga loops on the back. Looks about like my Tupelo Bando now with the elastic on it. SG shells just tip out, no pulling required. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 1,066 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 I had him do 6 12ga loops at the top, then 4 44-40 bullet loops, then 8 12ga loops at the bottom, and finally 8 12ga loops on the back. Thanks Tyrel..looks cool & yep 'Yul the elastic would be good also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shooting Bull 2,025 Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 Yeah Bob, probably not. But Shooting Bull has been known to take a dive or two at Winter Range. Only once. Stuck the landing but got totally ripped off by the Russian judge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shooting Bull 2,025 Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 I don't ever recall laying on the ground and needing shotgun shells during a SASS match. You've never watched me shoot. Remaining upright is optional. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frontier Lone Rider, SASS# 73063 246 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 I bought a Tupelo Flash bandolier when I started Wild Bunch. It held my 12ga and 45acp ammo. It helped me mentally preparing for that type of competition. Plus, it would hold 45LC ammo if I so decided for cowboy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outrider, SASS #72622 37 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Do they ever get in the way when you shoulder your rifle or shotgun? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yul Lose 6,660 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Do they ever get in the way when you shoulder your rifle or shotgun? It has never hindered me shouldering my rifle or SG. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrel Cody 5,264 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Do they ever get in the way when you shoulder your rifle or shotgun? No, but I had to shorten mine a tad because of my left holster; slowed me a tad when reholstering my left side revolver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 1,066 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 It has never hindered me shouldering my rifle or SG. No problems here also..once used to the Bandoleer you don't really notice them & you can have it off between stages. Had my first hiccup last week when the leather lace at the top of the shoulder where the Bandoleer is joined snapped..because of sweat etc..lasted 3 years so will replace with something more durable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Hombre Sin Nombre 1,843 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Do they ever get in the way when you shoulder your rifle or shotgun? It can get tricky when shooting those odd stages that require both movement and a lot of shotgun targets. Both the movement and the weight loss as you shoot shells can have it slipping. It's pretty rare though. No, but I had to shorten mine a tad because of my left holster; slowed me a tad when reholstering my left side revolver. That gave me issues at first until I figured out where best to place the bottom concho No problems here also..once used to the Bandoleer you don't really notice them & you can have it off between stages. Had my first hiccup last week when the leather lace at the top of the shoulder where the Bandoleer is joined snapped..because of sweat etc..lasted 3 years so will replace with something more durable. I had the strings come untied once and the darn thing slid off during a stage, but hasn't happened since. What are you planning to replace the strings with? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 1,066 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 It can get tricky when shooting those odd stages that require both movement and a lot of shotgun targets. Both the movement and the weight loss as you shoot shells can have it slipping. It's pretty rare though. That gave me issues at first until I figured out where best to place the bottom concho I had the strings come untied once and the darn thing slid off during a stage, but hasn't happened since. What are you planning to replace the strings with? Howdy Redwood...Used a piece of thin nylon [ yellow ] rope, can tie or burn the ends. Lasts forever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Hombre Sin Nombre 1,843 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Howdy Redwood...Used a piece of thin nylon [ yellow ] rope, can tie or burn the ends. Lasts forever. That's a great idea. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 1,481 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I used one for years in 16 ga. Till this past Feb. When I found a belt for 16 ga. at WR at a good price ... Still have the Bando, a may use it as the Fancy strikes me ... Jabez Cowboy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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