3Rivers Archery Shooting Bag Kit

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I am still stunned that three rivers took on muzzleloading...good for them....but im still getting used to the idea..
Lots of archers getting into muzzleloaders over the last 10 years, many looking for the next challenge and traditional muzzleloaders are the thing. It’s been great
 
It’s about time! I always wondered how the Traditional Archery Guys could resist making smoke!
Glad too hear a bunch of people are crossing over..👍
Most black powder events have archery events too.. the best of both worlds.👍👍
 
I took a look at the kit on the webpage that was linked in the original post. If you scroll down that page, you'll find some other products shown. One of these is a "Brown Leather Rifleman's Possibles Bag." It looks identical to the one in the kit, except it's finished (assembled), and it only costs $4.00 more than the kit.

I have not assembled one of these kits, nor have I even seen one of the kits or one of the finished bags. However, judging from the photographs, I'm not impressed. For one thing, if I were to assemble one of these, I would stitch it rather than lace it. Stitching is easier, stronger, looks better, and is more authentic. Maybe there's an antique shot pouch "out there" that was laced together, but I don't recall seeing one. So, if you get the kit and stitch it rather than lace it, you'll have a better bag. If you elect to lace it, you'll save four bucks, but will invest some time. If you don't have the required tools (including a punch), you'll need to get them.

I used to be very involved in traditional archery, and I ordered from 3Rivers Archery several times. They are great folks to deal with! I am sure this kit will make a very usable pouch and you will have the satisfaction of having assembled it yourself. However, I am just not impressed with it. I think you can do better.

In my opinion (since you asked...), you might want to at least take a look at the pouches offered by October Country. They have been serving the blackpowder community for several decades and they have a lot of pouches available in a wide range of prices.

One final thought, at risk of being labeled a "pettifogger," is that these were not called "possibles bags" until the late 20th century. Old timers called them "shot pouches," "bullet pouches," or occasionally "hunting pouches."

In any event, I hope you find what you need! If you assemble a kit or build a pouch from scratch, please show it to us!

Best regards,

Notchy Bob
 
The rifleman's bag on that site is gusseted, the one posted is not. Lacing would be ok on the posted bag but I would do it with fairly close holes and then invert the bag so the lacing was on the inside. This would give it a little more form. I have had good luck picking up old leather purses at thrift stores and reworking them into shooting bags. Usually about 5 bucks gets you in the game.
 
The rifleman's bag on that site is gusseted, the one posted is not. Lacing would be ok on the posted bag but I would do it with fairly close holes and then invert the bag so the lacing was on the inside. This would give it a little more form. I have had good luck picking up old leather purses at thrift stores and reworking them into shooting bags. Usually about 5 bucks gets you in the game.
I saw the gusset on the finished pouch. It appeared to me that the coil of strap leather shown with the kit might provide material for both the shoulder strap and the gusset.

Maybe not… :dunno:

Best regards,

Notchy Bob
 
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