Well, Doug didn't bring the Remington to the Southern, at least didn't drag it out to show it to me. By the way Steve, the Mills bird belt hooks are not "home made". They are standard equipment, factory original, and face the ground to be useful. The buckle is installed upside down. When the buckle is turned around and the shells put in from the opposite end, the bird hooks will be very useful. Glad you enjoyed the story about my favorite Mills buckle. Bill Murphy