Has anyone used these pocket inserts for the Chinese Bandolier?

[Greatguns]

I came across these carton box inserts for the Chinese SKS bandoliers the other day so ordered enough to do 1 of my bandoliers. They are similar to the inserts for the 30 rnds on stripper clips bandoliers for the AR platform only open at both ends. They are a little bit of a pain to get in but once inserted in the pockets make it a lot easier to get your stripper clips in and out of the pockets as they no longer catch on the canvas stitching, etc. I did find they needed to be cut down a little(about 1/4"-3/8") for my liking, but YMMV. Below are some pics of the outcome. I used scissors to cut them down so they wouldn't stick above the pocket and the metal 6" ruler I used like a shoehorn on the sides to get the carton past the stitching seam. I am planning on buying more to do the rest of my Bandos'

[Justin Hell]

Oh, cool!
I have so long awaited someone to post about these before considering picking some up. I have seen them for years but you are the first to bring them up in a forum that I have seen.  I keep my bandoliers fully stocked and this might tidy up the ammo box. (That is about to be level inside )

Do they still roll up nice and neat or does it require you to lay them flat for storage?

[astronut]

Neat!  Were did you find them for purchase?

[Greatguns]

Oh, cool!
I have so long awaited someone to post about these before considering picking some up. I have seen them for years but you are the first to bring them up in a forum that I have seen.  I keep my bandoliers fully stocked and this might tidy up the ammo box. (That is about to be level inside )

Do they still roll up nice and neat or does it require you to lay them flat for storage?

I use 9 per bando as the 10th pocket is for the oiler and such, which means they are really 180 round bandoliers, NOT 200 round bandoliers. I just finished the one and yes it folds and rolls, but the pockets are more rectangular/boxy. I think it will be better to have it fold more than rolled for longevity with the inserts. For stacking in ammo cans, etc. They wouldn't need to be cut and realistically, they don't have to be cut for the bandos, I just didn't like the 3/8" they were sticking out above the top seam of the pockets.
There is a guy who has them in bundles of 50 and 5 bundles left. I was thinking of buying them all then reselling in packs of 9. Gotta pay for my SKSs somehow.

[Justin Hell]

Oh, cool!
I have so long awaited someone to post about these before considering picking some up. I have seen them for years but you are the first to bring them up in a forum that I have seen.  I keep my bandoliers fully stocked and this might tidy up the ammo box. (That is about to be level inside )

Do they still roll up nice and neat or does it require you to lay them flat for storage?

I use 9 per bando as the 10th pocket is for the oiler and such, which means they are really 180 round bandoliers, NOT 200 round bandoliers. I just finished the one and yes it folds and rolls, but the pockets are more rectangular/boxy. I think it will be better to have it fold more than rolled for longevity with the inserts. For stacking in ammo cans, etc. They wouldn't need to be cut and realistically, they don't have to be cut for the bandos, I just didn't like the 3/8" they were sticking out above the top seam of the pockets.
There is a guy who has them in bundles of 50 and 4 bundles left. I was thinking of buying them all then reselling in packs of 9. Gotta pay for my SKSs somehow.

Fixed it for ya! 

Sorry.

Did you try fitting two into the oiler pouch or no? I wanna say I squeeze four strippers in there.

[carls sks]

cool, thanks for sharing.

[Greatguns]

You're welcome, BTW Astronut, they are on Ebay.

JH, no I keep an oiler in all mine.

[astronut]

You're welcome, BTW Astronut, they are on Ebay.

JH, no I keep an oiler in all mine.

Thanks Sir!   

[Greatguns]

You're welcome, BTW Astronut, they are on Ebay.

JH, no I keep an oiler in all mine.

Thanks Sir!   

https://www.ebay.com/itm/50-SKS-Cardboard-Sleeve-Box-Bandolier-Insert-Hold-2-7-62x39mm-10rd-Stripper-Clip/333693247584?hash=item4db1aae060:g:zBEAAOSw8DZfPItV

[Greatguns]

Oh, cool!
I have so long awaited someone to post about these before considering picking some up. I have seen them for years but you are the first to bring them up in a forum that I have seen.  I keep my bandoliers fully stocked and this might tidy up the ammo box. (That is about to be level inside )

Do they still roll up nice and neat or does it require you to lay them flat for storage?

I use 9 per bando as the 10th pocket is for the oiler and such, which means they are really 180 round bandoliers, NOT 200 round bandoliers. I just finished the one and yes it folds and rolls, but the pockets are more rectangular/boxy. I think it will be better to have it fold more than rolled for longevity with the inserts. For stacking in ammo cans, etc. They wouldn't need to be cut and realistically, they don't have to be cut for the bandos, I just didn't like the 3/8" they were sticking out above the top seam of the pockets.
There is a guy who has them in bundles of 50 and 3 bundles left. I was thinking of buying them all then reselling in packs of 9. Gotta pay for my SKSs somehow.

Fixed it for ya! 

Sorry.

Did you try fitting two into the oiler pouch or no? I wanna say I squeeze four strippers in there.

I fixed it again, LOL

[Justin Hell]

Oh, cool!
I have so long awaited someone to post about these before considering picking some up. I have seen them for years but you are the first to bring them up in a forum that I have seen.  I keep my bandoliers fully stocked and this might tidy up the ammo box. (That is about to be level inside )

Do they still roll up nice and neat or does it require you to lay them flat for storage?

I use 9 per bando as the 10th pocket is for the oiler and such, which means they are really 180 round bandoliers, NOT 200 round bandoliers. I just finished the one and yes it folds and rolls, but the pockets are more rectangular/boxy. I think it will be better to have it fold more than rolled for longevity with the inserts. For stacking in ammo cans, etc. They wouldn't need to be cut and realistically, they don't have to be cut for the bandos, I just didn't like the 3/8" they were sticking out above the top seam of the pockets.
There is a guy who has them in bundles of 50 and 3 bundles left. I was thinking of buying them all then reselling in packs of 9. Gotta pay for my SKSs somehow.

Fixed it for ya! 

Sorry.

Did you try fitting two into the oiler pouch or no? I wanna say I squeeze four strippers in there.

I fixed it again, LOL

This guy has got to be scratching his head, that listing has been up for years IIRC and if it's the same seller.
HURRY before he raises the prices everybody! 

[Greatguns]

I bought his last 10 piece bundle to try them out. The 50 piece bundle is a steal compared to the 10. Of course most of that is shipping. He has a ton of 5.56 inserts as well as some 7.62 NATO.

[astronut]

I bought a batch of 50 of them from him.  Thanks Greatguns!   

[Greatguns]

I bought a batch of 50 of them from him.  Thanks Greatguns!   

You're welcome, thought I'd play nice and share instead of really buying them all, LOL.

[Justin Hell]

And then there were two.   

Way to go board! 

[Greatguns]

And then there were two.   

Way to go board! 

I was just going to post that same thing, scary!

[echo1]

Those things look like they'd be very useful and help stiffen the bandos for storage. PAX

[Larry D.]

Anybody wanna sell me enough for 2 bandoliers?

Or...do two of you wanna sell me enough for a bandolier?

[astronut]

Anybody wanna sell me enough for 2 bandoliers?

Or...do two of you wanna sell me enough for a bandolier?

Larry, I will hook you up once I recieve my purchase!  I dont need that many of them and you have "gifted" me things in the past so I will "gift" you as well!  Consider it a done deal!   

[Justin Hell]

If they arrive in a reasonable amount of time I will include my extras in the box along with your cleaning kits Larry.  I got half the box today, the other half may take until Monday...although it's supposed to be here tomorrow.   It may take a couple days to get it moving again, if it seems likely that they will arrive in a reasonable amount of time, I will hold off sending.