[Lisa]

Hi guys, i am thinking about making an ammo bag as a fun project.
So what are the features that you would like in an ammo bag?
Some of my ideas....
-Something that has a wide mouth and stays open when you want it to, but closes down small when done.
-Soft, collapses smaller as you use ammo, as opposed to a box shape that stays the same.
-Hangs from belt or belt loop, maybe clips to attach a shoulder strap.
-is somewhat self supporting, maybe a flat bottom so you could take it off your belt loop and sit it on a table, railing or stump and have it sit up and stay open.
Material? Leather? Paracord woven? Nylon or canvas? Mesh?
I was thinking of using a "gate mouth" style opening. It's a type of small handbag or purse frame that is like an accordion made out of metal and opens to about 3 inches. This is an example of what i mean. I wouldn't go with the disco gold bag, but attach something a little more utilitarian, lol. Though it would not be expected as an ammo pouch as an EDC, so maybe i'm onto something.
Anyhow, input is appreciated!
Lisa

 

[NSFC]

That looks like its going to be a fancy bag.

 

[vince4242]

All of what you said sounds like good features to me. Mine had about the same stuff except it had a heavy nylon outer bag and then a thin nylon Fabric in her pouch that you would actually close to seal the top off. The mouth stayed open fully and the intern nylon bag is what closed. To be honest I got tired of that design after about a month and I now wear a magnetic necklace that works fantastic and I liked it so much better.

I found when I use the bag that I would grab three balls put 2 in my mouth so that I could easily get my next shot quickly since digging through the bag was kind of a pain in the butt for me. So the magnetic necklace put it right there in front of me and makes it easy for me. Wait you use garbanzo beans so this wouldn't really help you ... maybe someone else will have better advice.

Hope that helps

Vince

 

[flipgun]

Everything you listed I said, "Right!". The gate mouth is IMHO is exactly the best bet. But what ever you make the outer bag with, the throat should be something easy on the hand. Faux Fleece maybe? Check out chalk bags for climbers. I have liked the bag design but not the opening. If you are not embarrassed to pile out of your vehicle and harvest from curb trash you can get a lot of good leather from furniture. Arms, seat covers and kick places are the best to harvest.

 

[Lisa]

Many good points! If I use the gate mouth thingy, maybe I need a soft cloth throat that can flop over the gate as to not scrape up my fingers reaching in.
I have a climbers bag I got at saint vinnies store that is probably a good overall bag, but too big for just ammo. It's kind of where my ideas started.

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[Sean Khan]

Use duct tape. There are like a million videos on youtube on how to make duct tape wallets and such.

Won't take longer than 10 minutes to make.

Can be quite nice looking too.

Otherwise, this is what's available online:

Too much money for something unremarkable.

https://www.daraz.pk/products/good-choice-for-you-the-new-ball-bag-i141532979-s1301576415.html?spm=a2a0e.searchlist.list.29.9cba3ef8PnX3To&search=1

 

[raventree78]

You have some neat ideas for an ammo pouch. Here are a few pictures of one I made. it is paracord.

 

[raventree78]

Also my local hobby lobby has their nice goat hides on clearance for like 1/3 the original price. It is really soft and supple. I have one that I thought would work for pouches like you shoot with, too stretchy. If you are interested in the hide PM me and I can give you more information about it.

 

[ghost0311/8541]

I make my hunting bags open mouth 11 inches wide 11 inch's deep wide strap with trapper knife holder in the strap small game loops on the front of the bag.

 

[Lisa]

Very nice!

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[skarrd]

here is a simple design,picked up from youtube, that i use,i would advise against using pig hide tho,makes great pouches,but kind of stiff for drawstrings,can be made any size dependent on ammo.hope this might help

 

[IOAN]

Stay a lady! :thumbsup:

 

[raventree78]

here is a simple design,picked up from youtube, that i use,i would advise against using pig hide tho,makes great pouches,but kind of stiff for drawstrings,can be made any size dependent on ammo.hope this might help

That is a sharp design, I am making one of those for sure

 

[BushpotChef]

Jeeeeze that's one fancy bag! I just use a mag dump pouch and an old camera bag haha

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[BushpotChef]

You have some neat ideas for an ammo pouch. Here are a few pictures of one I made. it is paracord.

Doooood I need one of these!

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[Alfred E.M.]

I kinda like the style Bill Hays uses but be mindful bending down - recently saw that style for sale on AliEx. I have a Crosman pellet pouch but don't use it - just easier to reach in my pocket.

 

[Palmettoflyer]

I make my hunting bags open mouth 11 inches wide 11 inch's deep wide strap with trapper knife holder in the strap small game loops on the front of the bag.

Great looking bag! Looks just like mine!! Love it,