chawbeef
40 Cal.
What is the definition of a "fowlers bag" and how does it differ from a shooting bag??
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Boogaloo said:
Good question, I have never heard that.
I'm guessing a fowlers bag might have compartments for shot, wads, etc.
Looking forward to responses.
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Rifleman1776 said:
I've never seen an "official" definition, but that's my impression too. Lots tend to be bigger, too. Some also have loops on them for hanging game. I've tried the loops, and while it looks cool, they really discombuberate your shooting and even your walking if you hang much game at all from them.
I don't know the definition, if there is one. Here's a bag I bought as a shotgunning bag, could be called a fowler's bag, I guess. It is bigger than the average shot pouch, measures 11" wide, 10" high.Boogaloo said:
It has pockets on the outside for overpowder, cushion and overshot cards.
Inside are the main compartment and two pockets on the back of the bag.
It is a very convenient bag to use, comfortable to carry, puts your wads at your fingertips when you need them.
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It has come to mean a bag with compartments for wads and cards. Whether originals were designed that way, or even if the hunters USED wads and cards prior to 1850 or so (vs. tow or other wadding) is debatable. Some have a shot pouch or reservior built right in.
I have come to prefer a single pocket bag even for my fowlers (carrying my wax lubed wads in a tin), though I have one with three small pockets for cards and a wad pocket seperate from the main pocket. WAY more complicated than any original bag I ever came across.
I have come to prefer a single pocket bag even for my fowlers (carrying my wax lubed wads in a tin), though I have one with three small pockets for cards and a wad pocket seperate from the main pocket. WAY more complicated than any original bag I ever came across.
Looks well designed and well made. Also looks modern. Still, I like. Where did you get it?
Yes, it's not reenactor gear. I bought it many years ago from a company called E. Christopher Manufacturing, Miamitown, OH. It was their "Great Miami shotgunning bag". I think an essentially identical one is sold by TOTW.Rifleman1776 said:
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and if you dig around on amazon enough you can find it for about half what tracks wants.
just sayin. I have the near identical bag. I think I paid $20.00
just sayin. I have the near identical bag. I think I paid $20.00
Spence10 said:
I used to trade at E. Christopher when I lived near Friendship. Interesting store.
chawbeef
40 Cal.
Spence 10 and Linc, thanks for "exposing" yer bag for all to see :haha: I have never been to a "ronnyvoo" and find it interesting to see what is being made/built by ML'ers...........Boog
I have 2 other bags that I made before the one pictured one of which I hunted with for a couple of weeks. It is small and light weight. I carried wads, cards, premeasured shot, powder measure and an extra flint.
I carried a small horn of powder in my vest pocket. I loved it. Small, unencumbering and didn't even realize it was there. I'll take some pics and post them.
I carried a small horn of powder in my vest pocket. I loved it. Small, unencumbering and didn't even realize it was there. I'll take some pics and post them.
My fowler bag-- found this at the annual trade fair in town..The man that built this one does nothing but bags...
15" wide
11' tall
6-7" wide
brain tanned leather bottom
heavy canvas aged and sealed..water proof....blood proof too!
adjustable leather shoulder strap..with buckle
I would recommend this size no smaller.
15" wide
11' tall
6-7" wide
brain tanned leather bottom
heavy canvas aged and sealed..water proof....blood proof too!
adjustable leather shoulder strap..with buckle
I would recommend this size no smaller.
chawbeef
40 Cal.
Great idea to have a pocket for a powder measure.
UH-H-H, cuz I ain't a flint type guy (yet) what are (cards) for??
UH-H-H, cuz I ain't a flint type guy (yet) what are (cards) for??
Nice bags. I had a bag for each smoke pole I had and they were all "adjusted" or "designed" for the particular firearm...AND those bags shown here are very nice.....
I eccentially (sp?) have a bag and horn for each caliber muzzleloader that I have. Soon to be one for each gun. I am finding that I prefer a small bag so I don't have more than my neccessities for shooting. I really hate fumbling around trying to find what I need in the bag.
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