cartridge box

Soldier's bullet holder

A cartridge box is a container for holding ammunition cartridges, historically a leather pouch worn on a soldier's belt or shoulder strap for quick access during battle.

The term now applies to any box designed to store cartridges: He kept his cartridge box topped off at the range.

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ammunition storage method

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Sidearm carrying case

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Family

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G