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Invention Speeds Rim-Loading of Rifles

Rapid Prototyping Helped Speed Product Development
  • Quik-Load

    CLIENT

    Quik-Load

  • Injection Molding

    CAPABILITY

    Injection Molding

Rapid Prototyping
Design Feedback
Affordable Overseas Production

Fast, Safe Loading of Rifle Shells

An avid sportsman came to Fathom for help refining the design of a device that quickly and safely loads .22 LR, .22 mag, or .17 HMR shells into tube-fed type rimfire rifles. It saves a lot of time compared to having to load a tubular magazine one-by-one.

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The Problem

  • Kevin Jensen, an avid hunter, experienced the frustration of trying to field-load his .22 rifle in the cold months. He fumbled around with his gloves on trying to load the shells, and ended up dropping them on the ground.

  • When he would take his gloves off, his fingers quickly got too cold to effectively load his .22 LR shells one-by-one. It also didn’t help that he suffers from arthritis.

The Solution

  • Kevin invented Quik-Load, an ammo caddy that quickly loads .22 LR, .22 mag, or .17 HMR shells into tube-fed type rimfire rifles. With a 17 round capacity, the Quik-Load saves a lot of time compared to having to load a tubular magazine one-by-one.

  • Armed with CAD drawings of his Quik-Load design, he approached Fathom about manufacturing it for him. We produced a prototype sample, which was approved. Fathom produced the Quik-Load in multiple colors.

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The Result

  • The Quik-Load has received great reviews in national gun publications, and sales have been good.

  • Kevin sells hundreds of units at gun shows. He explained, “It’s the type of product that sells really well when you can demonstrate it. When people see it in action, it sells on the spot.”

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Real Customers. Real Results.

 

 

 

“I was very impressed with your company’s ability and willingness to work with a novice in plastics as I am, and work through some design changes. I have learned a lot from you and hope this is a huge success for both of us. Frankly, I did contact two other companies and they acted like they had no time for me!”
Kevin Jensen
Quik-Load