Antler Powder Measures

[nw_hunter]

Doing my spring cleaning in my shop today, and found a box of deer antlers, that have been collecting dust for some time.

I thought I would try my hand at making some powder measures. The first one is a 60 gr FF measure.
I'll make them in 10 gr increments, up to 90 grs.

 

[Muskeg Stomper]

Sure looks good to me. I particularly like the pour spout. :thumbsup:

 

[Trench]

Nice measure! I put a spout on mine, too. It works great, I don't know about you, but my antler measure is my favorite piece of my kit. Again, nice job and post pictures of the others when you finish them. :thumbsup:

 

[Many Klatch]

Just to make the measure more usable, try making it so you can pour into the barrel if you are loading prone. You will need a spout that sticks above the edge of the measure so you can tilt the measure into the muzzle. All of my measures can be used that way. Every once in a while I will be at a shoot where I have to load from behind a log while laying down. That will really test your gear.

Many Klatch

 

[nw_hunter]

I try to stay away from the prone position these days. Takes to long, or two people to get me up :surrender:

I see your point! Might try my hand at doing some. Do you have any pic's posted of any?

 

[brubincam]

-----you are lucky it only takes 2 -----

 

[Many Klatch]

Sorry, I haven't messed with posting photo's yet. The simplest measure for loading while prone is a piece of bamboo that fits inside of the barrel. Works a treat on my Bess, but smaller calibers can be a problem.

Many Klatch

 

[rkmeyer]

NW, the spout is a great idea! I guess I need help with the key hole design on the bottom. :surrender:
Thanks, :hatsoff:
Dusty