IVC Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 What are you using to carry loaded moonclips? For normal range trips, I just load and unload at the range. For competition, I would like to measure each specific moonclip and make sure it passes both round retention and the chamber test. I don't want to transport loaded moonclips in a bag or soft container where they can get bent. Anything beyond using cooking tupperware or fishing boxes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Plano fishing boxes. You can get them at Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Phil Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I use a plastic tool caddy (the kind with a handle that fits in the top of a tool box). I put 1/2" aluminum rods spaced out to give me 24 posts (drilled holes and tapped the bottoms). 2 moonclips on each post. Fits perfectly in the bottom of my bag. I load and check them all for every match. Saves lots of time and hassle loading between stages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrow Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I just use a 50cal ammo can. Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcfoto Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-storage-boxes?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions&affcode_c=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8o7Pho2h5AIVhq_sCh2HRAgqEAQYAiABEgImg_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds I got a couple of these at Cabelas for about $8 each. They have them on the end of almost every fishing aisle. Edited August 26, 2019 by Mcfoto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Thunder Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 33 minutes ago, AzShooter said: Plano fishing boxes. You can get them at Walmart. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 30 caliber ammo can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mover480 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Tactix 320018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVC Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Thanks everyone for the replies. 5 hours ago, Mcfoto said: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-storage-boxes?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions&affcode_c=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8o7Pho2h5AIVhq_sCh2HRAgqEAQYAiABEgImg_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds I got a couple of these at Cabelas for about $8 each. They have them on the end of almost every fishing aisle. How many clips per compartment do they hold? Did you measure the size of the moonclips and then go looking for something that would fit, or you just bought a bunch and figured out the way to make it all fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVC Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 29 minutes ago, Mover480 said: Tactix 320018 I looked it up and it looks really good - how many clips per compartment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcfoto Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, IVC said: Thanks everyone for the replies. How many clips per compartment do they hold? Did you measure the size of the moonclips and then go looking for something that would fit, or you just bought a bunch and figured out the way to make it all fit? One moon per 24 compartments. Two trays cover a club match, three or four a major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mover480 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 49 minutes ago, IVC said: I looked it up and it looks really good - how many clips per compartment? One clip per compartment. The whole thing holds 25 moons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHBret Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHBret Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I may have had too much time on my hands after I retired when I made this. Probably why I went back to work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBurgess Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I use a board with 1/2" dowels glued into it fit to a plastic ammo can. They fit 10 clips per layer, with short colts I get 4 layers Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makicjf Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) These work great. I got them on the arts and crafts isle at Wally world. 240 rounds per box Edited August 27, 2019 by Makicjf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVC Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Thanks everyone for posting some great setups - some are much more work than the others, so it's a balance between simplicity and functionality. I'll stop by Walmart and look at several departments for something that works and doesn't take too much to adapt for my purpose. The main takeaway is that there isn't anything purpose-built for moonclips and that it's about experimentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMM50 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I use the cardboard box the bullets come in. Typically 3x3 rows in a layer of moon clips. 4 to 5 layers in a box. That box fits in the center of my range bag. Neatest carrier I saw was the blue S&W case the revolver comes in. Great for moon clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) On 8/26/2019 at 1:39 PM, AzShooter said: Plano fishing boxes. You can get them at Walmart. This^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Edited August 28, 2019 by RePete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVC Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 I went to Home Depot and Walmart and found a bunch of boxes that might fit so I bought around six different types and tried them out. There were two that worked: Large Plano box from fishing aisle (as many pointed out) and a medium Husky parts box. The rest became parts boxes (can't have too many of those). Plano box holds 4 rows of 9 for the total of 288 rounds, which is perfect for local matches (I wrote the capacity on the box so I don't have to calculate when choosing a box). Husky box is smaller and holds 3 rows of 7 for the total of 168 rounds. Thanks everyone for the ideas, I'm set for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I used to do this, but realized the time I invested in loading and unloading moonclips before a match was unnecessary. I'm now a fan of " loading as I go " during the match utilizing the dillon border shift bag , which is great - has two large pockets , one for load and one for unloaded brass. Just something to consider if you dont have the funds for 40-50 moonclips. https://www.dillonprecision.com/dillon-border-shift-ammo-bag_8_26_23843.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I use a Flambeau tactical backpack for matches. Its main compartment is sized to fit two of their pistol hardcases and two mini ammo cans. I took one of the pistol cases and made this using delrin rod: It's sized to fit everything from my 627 moons loaded with .357 to my Chiappa Rhino moons loaded with 9mm (all of which can stack 2 deep). The best thing about it is that, when I'm running a second gun at a local match, I can load half with one set of moons and half with the other and generally have enough to shoot the whole match. Empty moons get dropped onto whatever posts are open. That being said, I'll probably change to one of the Plano craft/tackle cases when flying to matches. A little slimmer and less conspicuous in my luggage (I only want one pistol-looking case in my suitcase, and it should be the one with the guns, ha). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrow Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Becareful looks like your ammo bag is a gateway to the Bronieville.Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWSixgunner Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I want one with a unicorn, since that’s what the revo-shooters are these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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