That’s too cool! Where did you find them?
What is your choice of shot container for the field?
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Capt. Jas.
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The late Jon Laubach had them made in India (IIRC) and used to sell them. They are based on an original but are thicker in material.
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I bought a few old leather shot flasks, making sure the brass charger was intact, from ebay.
Then I had my brother, a craft shop boss in TDCJ, have me a few replacement leather flasks made. I now have 2 new leather shot flasks, with #8 & #6 shot. I carry them just as VM Starr said, and never have a problem.
Then I had my brother, a craft shop boss in TDCJ, have me a few replacement leather flasks made. I now have 2 new leather shot flasks, with #8 & #6 shot. I carry them just as VM Starr said, and never have a problem.
I use a small about 1 lb. pouch with a strap and English style head for shot #6 or larger (use # 5 mostly really pattern well in my orginal SxS) But when using #7 1/2 switch to a pouch with an Irish style head that is adjustable from 1oz, 1 1/8, 1 1/4. Smaller shot falls thru English head when carried. I also use a double shot snake that is larger and load it with 2 different sizes of shot to switch loads in the field.
Every man to his own but to carry shot in a horn is for me is a no no why because they are far to noisy when walking up it is the same has having a yappy dog with game rising well out of range Personally I prefer a English powder and shot flask by Dixon or Hawksley ,the powder flask to throw 2 drm to 3 drms of powder to a shot flask 1 oz to 3 oz of shot for a 11 bore and smaller
Feltwad
Mostly Dixon Flasks
Feltwad
Mostly Dixon Flasks
I make pre-measured cartridges from brown paper sacks. Both ends are tied off with string. A quick tear/slice of the knife is all I need to pour it down the chute.
For powder, I’ve almost exclusively switched to carrying prescription medication bottles, along with my powder measure. Really lightens the load and creates less bulk
For powder, I’ve almost exclusively switched to carrying prescription medication bottles, along with my powder measure. Really lightens the load and creates less bulk
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When hunting with other primitive shooters, Irish head adjustable charger and pouch. Capper or primer flask or horn. When semi - modern blue two compartment for pre measured shot and powder. Wads of different thickness in right and left hunting vest pickets. Pheasant opens up this coming Sat. In Colorado. Balloons over muzzle during rain or snow.
Homemade leather shot flask and measure.
Here is mine. Made by a gentleman on this site for me about 4 years ago. Excellent craftsmanship! Click on the photo to make it seen.
For years I have carried my birdshot in my pocket in a pouch I made- the body is buckskin I braintanned, the spout and plug I whittled from a young Albemarle Pippin apple tree the deer broke down in my orchard, and the cord is all linen I hand twisted. Yes, sometimes I go there. 
I made the leather flasks for bigger shot- buckshot in the brown one and ball in the one with the owl-shaped plug.
Since I made the Lyman pouch, I keep a handful of buckshot and some wads in one compartment, and a handful of balls with cards and patches in the other.
Gonna make myself a 3-charger hunting bandolier next so I have something to use when I’m carrying the matchlock!
Jay
I made the leather flasks for bigger shot- buckshot in the brown one and ball in the one with the owl-shaped plug.
Since I made the Lyman pouch, I keep a handful of buckshot and some wads in one compartment, and a handful of balls with cards and patches in the other.
Gonna make myself a 3-charger hunting bandolier next so I have something to use when I’m carrying the matchlock!
Jay
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Prince Albert tobacco can with the side hinged lid is almost perfect. They are flat and make pouring shot into a measure easy.
Some AK-47 and SKS rifle cleaning kits were issued in a smaller tobacco-type can painted black. I have bought several of them at gun shows in new, unissued condition with the original kit components inside for $10 to $12 each. I like these the best because they still hold enough shot for several shots compared to the old Prince Albert cans but take up a little less space in my bag.
