W. D. Pickett Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I have seen the claw shaped tool used to push the last round into the magazine of a rifle with the loading gate but can't seem to find a source. I saw one somewhere but don't remember. Any help. You can go ahead and laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Deer antlers. Cut one off. Put it in a cartridge loop. Done. Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I use one attached to my hand, called index finger. Hard to misplace it. Lots of folks use an old piece of deer or elk antler, blunt tipped. But never seen a claw. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W. D. Pickett Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 Maybe is was a deer antler. Someone had them made and were listed on a web site but I have forgotten it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Ya know, if you are having problems getting last cartridge in far enough to lay straight in a toggle - link rifle, you just need to do the beveling of the loading gate mortise and solve the underlying problem. Once you get the mortise beveled properly, no need to push the cartridge farther than what is needed to let the loading gate snap shut. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow Mo Dern Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Hi WD, If you decide you would like a deer antler tool; look for them in pet supplies. They sell antlers for dogs to chew on. Go to the store, find one that looks good, buy it, take it home and cut it to length, drill a hole in it and put a leather shoe lace through the hole and you're done. Keep it in your cartridge loops on the gun belt. You will look cool! You can also insert the antler in an empty brass case. That's cool too! Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 W.D. Pickett, I found hand carved eagle heads made from deer antlers on eBay for less than $20 with free shipping. If you don't like eagles you can look for other shapes. I found one for $10 that is about the diameter of a .45 cartridge and could be slipped in a gun belt, as Rosster suggested.. Check this out: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xdeer+antler+eagle+head.TRS0&_nkw=deer+antler+eagle+head&_sacat=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Jim #14501 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I glued a piece of wood dowling into a 45 colt case. TJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Wheeler Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Or get yourself one of these... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/rmetz2010/media/WP_20161125_14_10_46_Pro1_zps1ze3l8fs.jpg.html?sort=3&o=14 They are $20.00 + shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Dutch, I saw a homemade one of those at a match last month. Guy made it out of PVC tubing. I am tempted to make my own just for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 for a friend with arthritis I went to Hobby Lobby, got a wooden ball (they come with starter hole in them) used a piece of 1/2" dowel and glued up a 'helper' for him. Was about 5" long buy whatever works for you. Know we weren't talking about arthritis but sorta fits in here Also made him a pvc speed loader--he loves it. takes a few tries to get the angle correct at loading port but once he figured it out he is lightning fast. (he shoots two rifles vs pistols and rifle as he can't hold revolvers any more safely--SASS allows accommodations for medical reasons. It's a club level category and he doesn't ever, ever, ever go any higher to state or regional. cr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Wheeler Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 6 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Dutch, I saw a homemade one of those at a match last month. Guy made it out of PVC tubing. I am tempted to make my own just for fun. I shoot with quite a few pards here in Ohio that use homemade versions that work very well. I was just trying to convey an idea, not necessarily endorsing the specific product in the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 If your going the dowel and ball route look in the muzzle loading section of your gun store for a ball starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Dutch Wheeler said: I shoot with quite a few pards here in Ohio that use homemade versions that work very well. I was just trying to convey an idea, not necessarily endorsing the specific product in the video. Oh no, Dutch, I didn't think you were promoting anything in particular. Just an idea for a fast and easy loader. I looked that one one over In the video pretty well and I am going to try making one soon. I am glad you posted it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Pass Kid Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I believe I've seen them at the Klassic Laser Works booth at shoots for just a couple of bucks. http://www.shootingbums.org/klassiclaserworks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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