Birdshot pouch

[toot]

I carry a pocket of these primarily. Spring loaded on both ends. One side with a measured amount of shot and the other with premeasured powder. View attachment 65233

OK. I'LL BITE. what is it and where did you get it? I like the principle!!

 

[JohnL]

let me know how it performs?

I still haven’t made it to the woods due to weather; I’m going soon and will report back though!!

 

[Capt. Jas.]

OK. I'LL BITE. what is it and where did you get it? I like the principle!!

These were common with English sportsmen. IIRC there is a circa 1760-70 American order to England for fowling pieces to be made by a prominent maker as well as a number of these for each gun.

 

[George]

These were common with English sportsmen. IIRC there is a circa 1760-70 American order to England for fowling pieces to be made by a prominent maker as well as a number of these for each gun.

Frederick Green P Letter, 26 November 1771, Wallace, Davidson & Johnson Order Book 1771-1774, Chancery Papers Exhibits 1773-1776, MSA no. 528-27, Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, Maryland, 47.

In 1772, Charles Carroll ordered:

"1 neat cocking Gun 3 feet 1 In & ½ in the Barrell with brass mounting to be bot of Wm
Turvey - Stanton or Wilson, or a good as one as can be made may be got for four Guineas.

6 Steel spring chargers for do to contain in each charger a load of powder & shot & no
more of each than the proper load of the gun."

Spence

 

[Capt. Jas.]

Frederick Green P Letter, 26 November 1771, Wallace, Davidson & Johnson Order Book 1771-1774, Chancery Papers Exhibits 1773-1776, MSA no. 528-27, Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, Maryland, 47.

In 1772, Charles Carroll ordered:

"1 neat cocking Gun 3 feet 1 In & ½ in the Barrell with brass mounting to be bot of Wm
Turvey - Stanton or Wilson, or a good as one as can be made may be got for four Guineas.

6 Steel spring chargers for do to contain in each charger a load of powder & shot & no
more of each than the proper load of the gun."

Spence

Thats it! Thanks Spence

 

[FishDFly]

I use ball bags mostly for shot... however I’ve been thinking about making a shot snake...

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Of those pictured, I really like the white one above because of the was it sits upright. Will sit up right on a bench or in bag.

 

[vintovka]

Well besides having most of my teeth and hair i have always felt being comfortable in the field is the real key to successful long shotgun hunts. Light equipment and "ergonomically" suited devices add not only to the time you can spend in the field but to its enjoyment. Both flask, snake and pouch need to fit close to center mass and the firearm needs to be as light as possible without drawbacks like being too light (excessive recoil) or too long/ "un" handy in field like catching on weeds and brush. Ask the guy with 30" A5 and a box of shells in his vest how he feels at the end of the day. My barely 6 pounf pedersoli double and snake will always be my first choice.

 

[toot]

These were common with English sportsmen. IIRC there is a circa 1760-70 American order to England for fowling pieces to be made by a prominent maker as well as a number of these for each gun.

well that answers my question. I'LL not be going over the pond to get one. thanks.

 

[Newtire]

Primitive or not, I’d like to see what you guys carry your birdshot in for your fowlers. I made a few ball bags awhile back out of some scrap buckskin, but just don’t see it containing #5-8 birdshot all that well. I’m going to tinker with some paper ‘cartridges’ made of brown grocery sacks in the mean time.

OK, definitely not primitive so flame on...I put a bunch of those little translucent plastic vials with the red friction caps into an elastic looped belt made for .410 shells. Load half of them with measured charge of shot and the other half with measure of powder. Put a bunch of hard card wads in my pocket and I'm ready for when the doves start coming in. Don't use a cushion wad and keep this handy way to remember things in what's left of my mind, "If I load this right, I'll have one barrel left."

 

[GREENSWLDE]

That long narrow shot snake hold just on 1lb of bird shot. Normall lasts a day on Pheasants. OLD DOG..

 

[JohnL]

let me know how it performs?

Toot, I got the opportunity to play with the pouch a little this weekend. It held two pounds of #4 bismuth shot. I also think it’s easier to load with it versus loading from a plastic bag. I still used my dram measure.

 

[toot]

that is just great!.

 

[Capt. Jas.]

well that answers my question. I'LL not be going over the pond to get one. thanks.

Toot,
I think you can still order repops from Jon Laubach's daughter. He was a former Colonial Williamsburg gunsmith.

 

[Bob McBride]

Here’s a few of the ones I use most. The turned horn spout pouches are by Eric Ewing.

 

[Newtire]

 

[Ajijaak17]

Bought it in the Ft. Mackinac gift shop a few years ago.

 

[smoothshooter]

Primitive or not, I’d like to see what you guys carry your birdshot in for your fowlers. I made a few ball bags awhile back out of some scrap buckskin, but just don’t see it containing #5-8 birdshot all that well. I’m going to tinker with some paper ‘cartridges’ made of brown grocery sacks in the mean time.

Believe it or not, the very best shot carrier I have used is the East German AK-47 cleaning kit can.
It is made like the old Prince Albert tobacco cans ( also an excellent choice) with a good lid that is hinged on one side. Heavier metal than PA can. Usually painted black, or blued. Can be bought at gun shows for $10 to $15, full of accessories Liked the first one I bought 20 years ago so well I bought 8 or 9 more in case they become unavailable. They have many uses, and look like something that could have been made over 200 years ago. Come with several little tools inside ( screwdriver, punch, neat little whisk brush ) Except for a small rubber sleeve for the bore brush, the thing looks like it was purpose built as a muzzleloader kit.
I cannot say enough good things about these little cleaning kits

Work well for carrying wads too. I do not know how to post pictures, but they are on the web like everything else. Look them up. ( Images )

I can guarantee that after buying one or more you will find MANY uses for them.

And they come with the absolutely cutest little long necked oil can inside you ever saw.

 

[toot]

View attachment 65165Well I got bored last night and decided to see what I had lying around to put something together. After seeing a few pictures, I figured I could put one together. Didn’t turn out terrible.

turned out pretty darn nice! I think.

 

[toot]

turned out pretty darn nice! I think.

I would be proud to carry one on a bird / WABBIT, hunt. it looks very functional for the use intended for.

 

[toot]

Toot,
I think you can still order repops from Jon Laubach's daughter. He was a former Colonial Williamsburg gunsmith.

thank you for the reply on the item.

Toot, I got the opportunity to play with the pouch a little this weekend. It held two pounds of #4 bismuth shot. I also think it’s easier to load with it versus loading from a plastic bag. I still used my dram measure.

I will be using lead shot in it. BISMOUTH is for use on salt water marshes', I beleave where no lead can be used?