Buckle Up For The Game Season With The New Rigby Cartridge Belt

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London gunmaker John Rigby & Co. is excited to introduce the new Rigby Cartridge Belt, a must-have accessory for the discerning game shooter. Crafted in collaboration with renowned leather craftsmen Els & Co. of South Africa, the belt combines timeless style, modern functionality and durability for the field.

Handcrafted from premium full-grain leather, each Rigby Cartridge Belt is cut, shaped and hand-stitched with a wax-coated cotton thread, ensuring a classic finish and enduring quality. Built for both comfort and practicality, this belt is the perfect companion for any game shooting day.

With a padded, suede-lined interior that adds strength while providing a soft, luxurious feel against the body, custom-shaped leather loops hold the cartridges securely, allowing for quick and effortless reloading, even in fast-paced drives. A thick leather strip at the bottom edge prevents cartridges from falling through, keeping them standing proud and within easy reach.

The belt’s adjustable end ensures a tailored fit, accommodating changing layers of clothing as the season progresses. This allows shooters to adjust the belt quickly without the need for a replacement, even when shedding jackets in milder weather. The solid cast brass fittings, sourced from the UK, add reliability and a touch of elegance to this essential piece of kit.

Available in 12-gauge and 16-gauge sizes, and proudly stamped with Rigby’s iconic ‘double R’ logo, the Rigby Cartridge Belt offers a perfect balance of traditional craftsmanship and modern functionality. It’s the ideal accessory for shooters looking to equip themselves with gear that not only performs in the field but also reflects a dedication to heritage and quality.



£564, plus P&P. Available from authorised Rigby dealers or the Rigby Shikar Store.

For more information visit: www.johnrigbyandco.com

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Looks like it holds a box of shells. If twelve gauge, attachable suspenders might be nice. Fully loaded it would be very heavy! I seldom carry more than ten shells in the field upland hunting. If I can't kill the three rooster limit in ten shots, I need to pack it in. Too tired to hunt. It's very hard these days to find any garment with shell loops that are worth a crap. Either the elastic or the sewing between loops gives out. Something like this with maybe ten or a dozen loops would be great for upland hunting. But then how to get birds in the bag?

The double buckle is an interesting concept. Not sure what is the purpose. I presume the wearer is supposed to roll the belt around as needed to access shells? Seems the one advantage for sure is the hunter will bear a strong resemblance to the Mexican bandito Pancho Villa. Might be useful when competing for that best spot opening morning of duck season.

 

[AimSmall]

Nice looking piece of gear - keep up the good work!

 

[spike.t]

Looks like it holds a box of shells. If twelve gauge, attachable suspenders might be nice. Fully loaded it would be very heavy! I seldom carry more than ten shells in the field upland hunting. If I can't kill the three rooster limit in ten shots, I need to pack it in. Too tired to hunt. It's very hard these days to find any garment with shell loops that are worth a crap. Either the elastic or the sewing between loops gives out. Something like this with maybe ten or a dozen loops would be great for upland hunting. But then how to get birds in the bag?

The double buckle is an interesting concept. Not sure what is the purpose. I presume the wearer is supposed to roll the belt around as needed to access shells? Seems the one advantage for sure is the hunter will bear a strong resemblance to the Mexican bandito Pancho Villa. Might be useful when competing for that best spot opening morning of duck season.

Slightly bigger bags in UK....pheasant..pigeon etc etc...private shoot I used to be with we shot 800 plus pheasant...ducks, and sometimes geese later in season

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Slightly bigger bags in UK....pheasant..pigeon etc etc...private shoot I used to be with we shot 800 plus pheasant...ducks, and sometimes geese later in season

I can't imagine myself destroying that many birds in a day or even a year. It would get boring.

Sounds similar to our annual end of year "flurry shoot" at the clays range this Thursday. Team of two shooters in adjacent stalls shoot fifty targets thrown randomly from five different throwers. Most shooters lay ~30 shells on the rail in front of them. I made shell holders from leftover guncase foam for myself and partner.

Pulling them from a belt would not be very effective.

I have watched videos of the pheasant estate shoots in Britain (they do not call it hunting). The shows I've watched someone is constantly handing the shooter a newly loaded gun. Similarly in South America the shooter usually has a stand in front of him with a box of shells. When that box is empty, the guide steps up with another, lid ripped off, and sets it on the stand. Too many birds flying to be messing with refilling shells in a belt.

 

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