Trail3 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Just what want2race wrote. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon215 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Isn't the a vid out somewhere showing this in use? Want 2 race, how do you like it? I can't get the hang of the load 4 concept either and this sounds like it could work better. Thanks, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I like it. It will still take some practice, but probably 50% less than trying to perfect the 4 shell caddie reload. Everyone I've shown it to likes the concept. They may not like the Otto rig for one reason or another, but they seem to like the concept of the loading technique. My only critique on Mark's rig is that I'm thin and the 22shell rig is quite wide. That is an easy fix though. I'm contemplating making it an 18 shell rig. I would do it by cutting off the two holders on one end, then recut the slot for the belt. That gives me two 8 round reloads with two "oh-ish" rounds in case I drop one. If I should ever need more ammo than that, I'll throw a caddie or two on the belt. Making it thinner also helps make it flatter for easier storage. I'm also looking at slicing it right down the middle and adding a hinge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon215 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I like it. It will still take some practice, but probably 50% less than trying to perfect the 4 shell caddie reload. Everyone I've shown it to likes the concept. They may not like the Otto rig for one reason or another, but they seem to like the concept of the loading technique. My only critique on Mark's rig is that I'm thin and the 22shell rig is quite wide. That is an easy fix though. I'm contemplating making it an 18 shell rig. I would do it by cutting off the two holders on one end, then recut the slot for the belt. That gives me two 8 round reloads with two "oh-ish" rounds in case I drop one. If I should ever need more ammo than that, I'll throw a caddie or two on the belt. Making it thinner also helps make it flatter for easier storage. I'm also looking at slicing it right down the middle and adding a hinge. Thanks for the info man! You never cease to amaze me with your innovative mind and abilities! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam Carter Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I use one of Mark's chest rigs and LOVE it!!! For me, it is the best way to load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotaryeye Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 For those who got the GRiTS, did you call or email Mark Otto to order them? Because it's not listed at the TSS website yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 If you click the link to Otto products from the TSS site you'll find Marks contact info. I called him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trail3 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Guys, we need to stop talking up Mark Otto's shell carrier and the GRiTS loading. Already 2 shooters in my club have gotten Mark's belt after seeing mine. They had just bought the 4X4 carriers and now are going to switch their loading technique to the GRiTS. There goes my shotgun stage advantage! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimm223 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I emailed Mark and he got back to me later same day. Told him what i wanted and he just asked where i wanted it shipped, invoice was in the box. He did not know me from Adam!! Good product and good guy to do business with! Jim M. PS Mark check is in the mail!! Thanks abunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remington4Life Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 gotta have one. Anybody have a link on strong hand loading with this thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Ho Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 If you do it strong hand you put it on your shoulder. Kinda like the old carlock shuffle. Basically upside down on topof your shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cworks Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) Guys, we need to stop talking up Mark Otto's shell carrier and the GRiTS loading. Already 2 shooters in my club have gotten Mark's belt after seeing mine. They had just bought the 4X4 carriers and now are going to switch their loading technique to the GRiTS. There goes my shotgun stage advantage! LOL! I think I should get one for free for coming up with the GRiTS acronym!! Had a beer or 10 that night! Edited September 17, 2011 by cworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfly Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Ok I will ship all the parts to you and can build them LOL It's a lot of fun building stuff that shooter want just wish my full time job was not getting in the way of gear building, but you have to love Prison Life. But the real name of the vest is GTO Ty came with the name but I will buy a beer . I think I should get one for free for coming up with the GRiTS acronym!! Had a beer or 10 that night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cworks Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) LOL... Grab your GTO and practice your GRiTS! I'll take you up on that beer though!! Edited September 17, 2011 by cworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aheadofthecurve Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Can someone please post a video or a link to one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esskay Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 My only critique on Mark's rig is that I'm thin and the 22shell rig is quite wide. That is an easy fix though. I'm contemplating making it an 18 shell rig. I would do it by cutting off the two holders on one end, then recut the slot for the belt. That gives me two 8 round reloads with two "oh-ish" rounds in case I drop one. If I should ever need more ammo than that, I'll throw a caddie or two on the belt. Making it thinner also helps make it flatter for easier storage. I'm also looking at slicing it right down the middle and adding a hinge. Thanks for the feedback on the rig. Would you mind measuring it so I can figure out how it would fit on my body? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigS. Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 does anyone know the dimensions of this shell carrier as it looks like it might be a little big for traveling on the airlines or a suitcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfly Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 The vest will fit a large flat rate box from the post office with room to spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perforator Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Ok I will ship all the parts to you and can build them LOL It's a lot of fun building stuff that shooter want just wish my full time job was not getting in the way of gear building, but you have to love Prison Life. But the real name of the vest is GTO Ty came with the name but I will buy a beer . Mark, thanks for getting me the GTO so quickly. One day of "GRiTS" and I'm faster than I was loading four weak hand. Maybe the shotgun stages can be more about shooting than loading with the playing field leveled a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Ty gentry has been useing one for about a year now & does a shot, reload 8 & shot in about 4.5 sec's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Ty gentry has been useing one for about a year now & does a shot, reload 8 & shot in about 4.5 sec's. Watching Ty shoot the Benelli side match at the ProAm 3gun is what really sold me on it. I was poopah'ing it (to myself) when I first saw the chest rig. That lasted about 30 minutes because after I saw Ty shoot the side match 4 seconds faster than I did I was open to the new (for me) concept. I figured 6 seconds for 8 shells was totally doable with minimal practice. 4.5 for 8 is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigS. Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Ty gentry has been useing one for about a year now & does a shot, reload 8 & shot in about 4.5 sec's. I don't doubt what you say is true , it appears to be a great product , but a video would sell alot of shell carriers like the one that Keith G. posted for the AP custom double stack shell carriers It might even get me excited enough to buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Here's a video of the load-two system in action from the 2010 Pam American Shotgun Championship: Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rboyes Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) Just got my Otto 2x carrier in today. I was normally around 8 seconds shot to shot pulling from 4 round caddies, and with a dozen runs this evening with the Otto 2x I was beating a 6 second par time. Edited September 23, 2011 by rboyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastmtnbiker33w Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Is it a vest, a bandolier or a belt? It's a girdle...for some I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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