Day Bag/Horn

[Bear60]

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Photos of my Art Klann horn and Speedy Hogarth bag combination that I use last year for hunting.

You can see the stages it went through. Speedy advised me that he documented this set up from a 18th century hunter.

Art Klann of Cleveland has made me many horns over the years and he gives you a super value. His email address is:
[email protected]

Bear60

 

[Griz]

I just finished a show in Bedford Pa. Speedy was in the booth right next to me and that was the first time I ever met him, a very nice fellow and I really liked his sliding pouches. Good craftsman.Nice products.

 

[FSCGunslinger]

Are combination bags/horns common in muzzleloading? Doesn't having the horn attached to the bottom of the bag make reloading harder? I really like the look of that, by the way. That is an awesome setup.

 

[Bear60]

Thank you for the comment. Over the years most of the shooters that I know use a seperate bag and horn with straps. Most of the horn/bag combinations I have seen is where the horn is attached to the top of the bag. Just over or on top of the flap. For me I have no problems in loading, since I have a powder measurer attached to the bag. I also use a period correct loader that has two charges of powder. I like to use a bullet board with ball and patches. I like this set up and it holds just enough to keep my flinter going. Also it is a nice way to lighten the load as I hump the woods.

Bear60

 

[Deadeye]

Thanks, Bear 60, for posting pictures of that bag. I like it.
Today between customers I made myself one. I think it's going to work out fine. I plan to use it when out tramping with just my flint pistol. Should be just right.
:thumbsup:

 

[PaulN/KS]

Those are both really sharp looking setups.I have a horn that I made that may be just right for one of these type of horn/bag sets.Thanks for sharing them with us.

 

Waugh! what a great idea! That makes a LOT of sense. I'm going to have to get a hold of that feller.

May your wits be as sharp as your flints...

 

[BS]

I just have some of Uncle Mikes leather bags. Might make one about the time that I figure out what to scrimshaw on the second horn.

 

[trent/OH]

Do I understand this rig?

To load, you slide the pouch up the strap, then lift the horn to fill your measure, etc. Or do you lift the horn which turns the pouch upside down or sideways while filling your measure? Or am I all wet here and miss the idea entirely. That outfit looks like it would be perfect for most of my hunting, which is day hunting for deer or squirrels fairly close to home. :hmm:

 

[Catof9tails]

Them are some nice powder horns! Fine work. I can see I have a long ways to go on making powder horns. By the way BS, I like the size of those brass tacks. Ya mind telling me where you picked those up?

Cat9

"Drop that hammer and let'er smoke!"

 

[BS]

Tandy Leather

 

[Catof9tails]

Thanks for the info BS.

Cat9

 

[Protrucker]

For me I have no problems in loading, since I have a powder measurer attached to the bag. I also use a period correct loader that has two charges of powder.
Bear60

Can you post pic's of your PC loader? I've been wondering what to use & could use some ideas.
Thanks

 

[Deadeye]

Trent, You don't have to slide the pouch or turn it over
just fill your measure with the horn where it is (tip the back end of the horn up). I plan to use mine this afternoon
so then I'll know better how it works.
They're so simple, takes about an hour to make one.

 

[Deadeye]

I took the 1st one I made out with just my pistol and it was so light and worked so well that I made another to go with a very curved sheephorn powder horn. That leather had a "circle J" brand on it. I cut the leather so the brand is on the flap, kinda makes a unique set.