Bag Flask?

[Smokey Plainsman]

Well I'm a percussion shooter and it more fits the period and theme for me. Also horns are expensive. Unlike some, the finely-crafted and exquisitely pricey fine carved horns aren't for me. I like to go the simple, country way when I can, and that means efficient and thrifty (while still being period).

 

[coloradoclyde]

There are inexpensive horns priced comparable to a flask.....They just don't possess the beauty and craftsmanship that you often see posted, but they work just the same.

 

[jon math]

And then you can really guild the lily and get one of those flattened horn or big antler bodied flasks. Not sure I’d consider that the best of both worlds, but they are handsome in their own way.

 

[coloradoclyde]

Simple, cheap powder horns are easy to find.
https://www.cabelas.com/product/CVA-Powder-Horn/705379.uts
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1002224452/cva-powder-horn
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/76/1

https://www.dixiegunworks.com/inde...y_id/331/name/Flasks,+Horns+&+Spouts?view_all


Lots to choose from.

 

[BrownBear]

Why not just use a small powder horn?

That's my insight after 40+ years living in serious rain country. Only takes one leaky horn to break you forever from carrying more powder than you need. Better yet, a small horn that fits inside your bag eliminates one more dangly to snag up in serious brush like we have in many areas.

How small? My favorite horn is about the size of half a banana. Looks more like some folks' priming horn. But it holds right at 1,000 grains. That's enough for around a dozen 80 grain big game charges, or over closer to 3 dozen 30 grain small game charges. Since I generally use charges down in the 10-15 grain range for small game, we're up to 6 dozen charges.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

A flat horn... now THERE'S an idea I should look into, too. Almost forgot about those... just wondering if any can be had to fit into the pouch smartly and would be period for a percussion shooter?

 

[BrownBear]

Flat would be a good solution. I had to do a little searching for just the right taper for mine, and flat would certainly have made it easier.

My experience is to remind yourself that length measure has to include the length of the stopper if it's to work best in the pouch. A little too long, and it has to angle in, where it's kinda in the way of everything else.

Don't have a clue about period or current sources.