Beers78n9 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I am looking to get some shotshell caddies and am having a hard time deciding. It's down to either the CA Competition Works or the Choate. I've used my buddies CACW and liked them, but I'm looking to save money and the the Choate are a bit less, for what looks like the same design. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 If you arent planning to use any weird 3" shells or anything the Choate caddies are the way I'd go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beers78n9 Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 2 3/4 is all I will be shooting. Thanks. Also, I am really needing to practice my shotgun reloads. Can you recommend a brand of Snap Caps for training? Or do they all pretty much function the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I use the CCW caddies and they have been problem free. As for dummies for shotgun loading, a buddy and I split a box of these: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=31872/Product/SHOTGUN_DUMMIES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I have the Choate, and my brother the CCW. With the Choate, shells want to jump out of them when I run to the next position. Seems the springs on the top that are supposed to retain the top shell is too weak. Haven't figured out how to prevent this. Am considering the Mark Otto vest thingy that lets you load 2 at a time. Chris Patty had some at the Pro/Am that are all-kydex; looked very secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trail3 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) Just got the Mark Otto vest last week. VERY WELL MADE. I had been using a Remington 1100CM and used the Cooley Flip loading one at a time for 8 years. Got a new Salient M2, started to try to load weak hand 4 at a time, epic fail, then 3 at time, fail. Practiced about 1/2 hr.per evening with the GRiTS (grip it, rip it, tip it, slip it) loading and I actually loaded 8, shot one in 8.13 second. Finally, for me I found the HOLY GRAIL of shotgun loading! My thanks to Temple Knight for showing me the way. Edited September 6, 2011 by Trail3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinosaurMikeGolf Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) 2 3/4 is all I will be shooting. Thanks. Also, I am really needing to practice my shotgun reloads. Can you recommend a brand of Snap Caps for training? Or do they all pretty much function the same? Able Ammo sells Fiocchio dummy 12 gauge shells that work great for practicing loading. Edited September 6, 2011 by DinosaurMikeGolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beers78n9 Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 2 3/4 is all I will be shooting. Thanks. Also, I am really needing to practice my shotgun reloads. Can you recommend a brand of Snap Caps for training? Or do they all pretty much function the same? Able Ammo sells Fiocchio dummy 12 gauge shells that work great for practicing loading. Can the dummy rounds be reused? Or are they a one shot deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Carbon Arms makes 8 and 12 round caddies that also allow you to TWinS load. Here is a link to a post in our Vendor Tent here on Enos: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=131714 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Ho Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Personally, I'd with the Otto or Carbon arms. I've got both CCW and Choate and I thought they worked well but the quality from shops like Otto's or Carbon arms or several other small shops, are so much better they blow the choate and ccw stuff away. More expensive? yes. But well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avezorak Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Are the Safariland 4 rounders worth considering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I have the Choate, and my brother the CCW. With the Choate, shells want to jump out of them when I run to the next position. Take the smooth side of adhesive velcro, and stick it inside the Choate caddies. It puts enough drag on the shells to keep them in place, but, not so much you're pulling your belt off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I would think that a bunch of used caddies will pop up for sale soon. the Carbon Arms "Twins" are catching on or the Unit that Mark Otto is making. I think learning to load off the belt is a very important skill, But speed is a thrill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfly Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) Just wait and see what I will be next from me you will think I'm going crazy from to much time in Prison just 4 more years till I get paroled. Edited September 7, 2011 by superfly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Just got the Mark Otto vest last week. VERY WELL MADE. I had been using a Remington 1100CM and used the Cooley Flip loading one at a time for 8 years. Got a new Salient M2, started to try to load weak hand 4 at a time, epic fail, then 3 at time, fail. Practiced about 1/2 hr.per evening with the GRiTS (grip it, rip it, tip it, slip it) loading and I actually loaded 8, shot one in 8.13 second. Finally, for me I found the HOLY GRAIL of shotgun loading! My thanks to Temple Knight for showing me the way. Do you have a link or video about the GRiTS? I try googling Temple Knight and didn't get anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perforator Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Just got the Mark Otto vest last week. VERY WELL MADE. I had been using a Remington 1100CM and used the Cooley Flip loading one at a time for 8 years. Got a new Salient M2, started to try to load weak hand 4 at a time, epic fail, then 3 at time, fail. Practiced about 1/2 hr.per evening with the GRiTS (grip it, rip it, tip it, slip it) loading and I actually loaded 8, shot one in 8.13 second. Finally, for me I found the HOLY GRAIL of shotgun loading! My thanks to Temple Knight for showing me the way. Do you have a link or video about the GRiTS? I try googling Temple Knight and didn't get anything. http://www.triangleshootingsports.com/otto.htm It's not on Mark's website yet, but this is his contact info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trail3 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 There are some videos on the forum some where. Check MarkCo's postings I think I saw it there. Temple Knight is a Nor Cal shooter and local club member where I shoot, who showed me the way. Thanks again John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 If you are interested, you can visit our website too. We produce LoadTwo belt since 2009. Chameleon-Fabrics forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinosaurMikeGolf Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 2 3/4 is all I will be shooting. Thanks. Also, I am really needing to practice my shotgun reloads. Can you recommend a brand of Snap Caps for training? Or do they all pretty much function the same? Able Ammo sells Fiocchio dummy 12 gauge shells that work great for practicing loading. Can the dummy rounds be reused? Or are they a one shot deal? They don't go bang, the primer is inert and there is no powder in the hull. Yes, they are re-usable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beers78n9 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 2 3/4 is all I will be shooting. Thanks. Also, I am really needing to practice my shotgun reloads. Can you recommend a brand of Snap Caps for training? Or do they all pretty much function the same? Able Ammo sells Fiocchio dummy 12 gauge shells that work great for practicing loading. Can the dummy rounds be reused? Or are they a one shot deal? They don't go bang, the primer is inert and there is no powder in the hull. Yes, they are re-usable. Are they filled with anything to simulate weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinosaurMikeGolf Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 2 3/4 is all I will be shooting. Thanks. Also, I am really needing to practice my shotgun reloads. Can you recommend a brand of Snap Caps for training? Or do they all pretty much function the same? Able Ammo sells Fiocchio dummy 12 gauge shells that work great for practicing loading. Can the dummy rounds be reused? Or are they a one shot deal? They don't go bang, the primer is inert and there is no powder in the hull. Yes, they are re-usable. Are they filled with anything to simulate weight? Yes. The ones I purchased are filled with 7 1/2 shot and weigh the same as ready to shoot shells. Just no powder or primers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghertz Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) I know it's not popular around here but i practice loading with the rounds i shoot in the match. Just keep the safety on, don't chamber a round and keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Edited September 7, 2011 by ghertz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninemmbill Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I know it's not popular around here but i practice loading with the rounds i shoot in the match. Just keep the safety on, don't chamber a round and keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. That works fine at the range. I don't like taking that chance at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Rob Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) I am looking to get some shotshell caddies and am having a hard time deciding. It's down to either the CA Competition Works or the Choate. I've used my buddies CACW and liked them, but I'm looking to save money and the the Choate are a bit less, for what looks like the same design. Any recommendations? I highly recommend Mark Otto Caddies. I changed from the Cali Comp Works and haven't looked back. Edited September 17, 2011 by J-Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckell101 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I highly recommend the CACW over the Choates for a couple of reasons. 1.) You can fit the caddy (using the provided plastic shims) to what you're carrying (3" vs 2 3/4") so they don't go floppin' around when you run around 2.) Due to the shims, you can also use the CACW to carry AR-15 mags. I know Choate says they can do that, but I never had any luck 3.) The CACWs have a pretty healthy belt clip, as opposed to the Choates belt loop, which makes for much easier belt rig adjustments I know Choates are a bit more affordable, which is the route I went initially, but save yourself some dough in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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