Caddies ....again

[sparks1]

Here we go...shell caddies.

new to game and thinking of shell caddies. I have small hands and find it hard to handle 4 shells during a reload. Would the experienced SG guys here recommend 3x3 or a 6 shell caddy? And why.

Or is it just a matter of practice to handle 4 shells at a time?

Thanks

Edited February 7, 2012 by sparks1

[eringobragh]

I have what I consider to be small hands as well. Using CCW four round caddies I can regularly load eight shells at or under 7 seconds. I've been practicing and broke a few 6.5 seconds tonight.

Still wondering if my hand size is holding me back, need more practice, or go to the Load 2 system.

[Alaskapopo]

Here we go...shell caddies.

new to game and thinking of shell caddies. I have small hands and find it hard to handle 4 shells during a reload. Would the experienced SG guys here recommend 3x3 or a 6 shell caddy? And why.

Or is it just a matter of practice to handle 4 shells at a time?

Thanks

I don't like the 6 round caddies as I never got just 4 in my hand. Some times it was 3 some times 4. I like the 4x4 caddie system the best.

http://www.samson-mfg.com/ar-15_html/product/APSC-X.html

You can also get them as 3x3. However since I got the load 2 vest I rarely use them.

Pat

[davehorn]

I'm sort of in the same boat, trying to start shooting more 3 gun, but not sure about how I want to load the shotgun. I also have smaller hands and sometimes fumble with 4 shells at a time. I have several of the CCW 4 shell caddies, and was considering going to the AP 3x3, but I've found something that's helped me get used to grabbing four. For the past two weeks, I've kept 4 shotgun shells in the cup holder in my truck, whenever I'm driving around, I keep them in one hand and move them around/ re-position them for loading. It's definitely helped the dexterity in my fingers. I haven't been able to track my load times, but I know they have improved. I think the 4 shell caddie (or 4x4) is the way to go.

BTW, if you have a gut, or even minimal dunlap (my blood type is gravy) the six round caddies are pretty uncomfortable to wear.

[TRUBL]

yep....practice, practice, practice. You'll get used to loading 4 at a time.

My 16yo son has been practicing for about a month now. At first I could beat him on the load 8 thing....now he is kicking my butt. Sooooo (shhhhh)....I've been practicing. My goal is to make him look silly.

Ain't competition grand???

4x4's are great!! I am really begining to like them alot!!

[Shooter115]

yep....practice, practice, practice. You'll get used to loading 4 at a time.

My 16yo son has been practicing for about a month now. At first I could beat him on the load 8 thing....now he is kicking my butt. Sooooo (shhhhh)....I've been practicing. My goal is to make him look silly.

Ain't competition grand???

4x4's are great!! I am really begining to like them alot!!

So are we going to declare the winner at SCAPSA next month or we waiting for the shotgun match to be the father/son showdown?

Chris

[TRUBL]

He's already beating me badly at Ruger Rimfire.....so much so that I am no longer shooting in his division.

If he's on, he'll kick my butt.

Tim

[sparks1]

Guess I'll be seein' you guys at SCAPSA in March. It will be nice to meet you. I may bring my nephew too. Not sure yet if he is with his Dad that weekend.

Okay...time for dexterity practice.