New trap shooter here...advice on vest or shell pouch?

**redobs** · 04-15-2011, 10:19 AM

So I went trap shooting for the first time last night. I was the guy there stuffing his pockets with shells because I didn't have a ouch or vest. I'd never been to one before so I didn't know what equipment was needed. Anyway, can someone recommend to me a shell pouch or vest? Is one preferred over the other?

Thanks.

Pete

**BradM** · 04-15-2011, 12:08 PM

i bought the cheapest pouch Cabella's had; I think I used it once.

**ipscdrl** · 04-15-2011, 12:14 PM

I have a vest and a couple of belt pouches. The pouches are more convenient for winter because I strap them on over my coat. In warm weather, I like the vest. Personal preference. My wife got me a nice pouch that has two outer pockets for live shells and a large mesh inner pouch for the spent hulls. It is especially nice for sporting clays where I may want to carry two type shells depending on the target type/distance. The inner pocket also has a zippered bottom for easy dumping of the hulls.

Good luck.

**boilermaker** · 04-15-2011, 01:31 PM

I think you just need a pouch to start. The vest might be a bit much to start out with. There are different pouch types. I started with just a Cabelas basic pouch. I bought a second and use both on one belt, one to hold my box of shells and one to hold the empty hulls.

**MisterHappy** · 04-15-2011, 01:33 PM

Like stance, action type and maker, it's personal l prefernece.

I wear a vest and a pouch at "real" shoots. That way I don't have a weight on my shoulder that's different from what I'm used to. (My club has posts that you can put your shells on at the 16 yd line, so for singles, I use that).

Don't go crazy, get a nylon belt that's big enough to go on over a winter coat (Trap shooters are rugged, not bright!)

After a bit more shooting, you;ll have a better idea of what you want.

**sieveboy** · 04-15-2011, 04:23 PM

Nylon pouch and belt. Best for a beginner. Vest is a little out of style and also more for the advanced shooters. One looks like a bit of a dick shooting 15 wearing a vest.

**redobs** · 04-15-2011, 05:40 PM

Thank you everyone for the advice.

**MisterHappy** · 04-15-2011, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by sieveboy

Nylon pouch and belt. Best for a beginner. Vest is a little out of style and also more for the advanced shooters. One looks like a bit of a dick shooting 15 wearing a vest.

There's an old, wise Trap saying: "You haven't shot your worst round yet."

And when you're supposed to be better than that, and you shoot [redacted] what you're wearing doesn't matter!

**mac1911** · 04-15-2011, 09:49 PM

I purchase the pouch at wal mart the 2 pocket type with the larger zippered pouch for quick empty of spent hulls. The vests are good to have you can keep all your stuff in it.
Eye and ear protection. choke tube wrench. clip a small towell on to it. As you shoot more you will modify as needed.. pouches are simple and easy and you can just leave it in the truck/car.

For vest I have had my browning vest for 6 years and its holding up 100% dont bother with a elcheapo vest.

only pouch I can tell you to stay clear of is the bob allen soft 2 pocket (green) in short time the cheap liner tears inside the pockets and shells get under it. PITA on the line looking for your last few shells.

**redobs** · 04-15-2011, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by mac1911

I purchase the pouch at wal mart the 2 pocket type with the larger zippered pouch for quick empty of spent hulls.

That's actually what I ended up buying. Just got back from Wallyworld. Got the last shell pouch they had.

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