How to: Install a Shell Holder

Shotguns are used by sportsman, members of the military and law enforcement officials. A shotgun fires shells that are loaded into a shell tube. Although pump and semi-automatic shotguns are designed to hold three or more shells, it is often advantageous to have additional shells within easy reach. A shell holder allows positioning of up to five shotgun shells on the stock of the weapon.

Things You'll Need

  • Shell holder template
  • Awl
  • Drill with bit
  • Screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the marking template from the packing that is included with the shell holder.

    • 2

      Place the holder template on the stock of the shotgun. Position the template on the opposite side of the stock from where your cheek rests. Place the template so that the holder does not interfere with the operation of the weapon.

    • 3

      Hold the template level and firmly in place. Mark the position of the mounting holes as indicated on the template. Use an awl to drill a small hole through the template and into the stock.

    • 4

      Install a 7/64-inch drill bit in the chuck of a drill. Drill a hole in each of the locations marked by the awl.

    • 5

      Remove the template. Place the shell holder on the stock. Line up the holes in the holder with the drilled holes in the stock. Insert a screw into each hole, and tighten with a screwdriver.