Choate Ammunition Carrier

[Dr.Rob]

http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/42...er-12-gauge-6-round-belt-loop-composite-black

I got one of these on sale from Midway and can't decide if I like it or not. Looks virtually identical to California Competition Works polymer carrier.

Holds 6 shells, yes. Birdshot, no problems: in fact rounds seem a little loose in the carrier. Buckshot: Winchester, Federal, Remington: no problem good fit, less rattle.

Winchester slugs: PROBLEM. Slight flex built into the carrier seems to bind at the mid point, makes the rounds carry securely but a LOT stiffer to pop the shells out. (I use Winchester slugs exclusively, they shoot the best in my particular set-up.)

Also the belt mount is more or less a steel belt loop screwed into the back, looks like it's possible to take out the bottom screws to run it like a 'paddle' mount over a belt but I doubt it would hold up to hard use like that. Will not fit a USGI Web Belt (which is my usual 'outdoor' belt).

Haven't decided if I'm sending it back or not. I only spent $15 on it.

Anyone else have experience/issues with this product--or other shells you've had issues with while using this product?

 

[Owen Sparks]

As I understand it Chaote makes them for California Competition Works and they are identical. The problem with these things is that they are a "one size fits all" width and 12ga shells vary in length according to brand. Short shells can get cocked at an angle and bind. I solved the problem by glueing a pop sickle stick inside one side with epoxy. That took all the slack out and stopped the binding. I would avoid taking screws out of the bottom. I have several of these things and I bought an old military web gear belt and put them all on it. This is my compitition rig and it is much easier to put on and take off than trying to thread them on your pistol belt.

 

[Dr.Rob]

Just some pics:

Showing front, back, loaded with bird, buck and slug loads.

 

[Dr.Rob]

A few more.. looks to me like I'd have to take out the screws to get this on a web belt. Pic of the bulit-in flex of the carrier & detail of the markings.