Heading more towards primitive

[oldwoodswalker]

hi hof that bag is plenty big enough you have to think about what you really need for a days hunt some powder or just a few speed loaders a ball block for quick loading which in reality you will probable never do maybe an extra flint and a couple tools for minor field repairs also primer couple extra patchs really not much else :thumbsup: good luck you will enjoy the ride :grin:.rick

 

[Walks with fire]

If you want to try your hand at a bag and horn you can get the raw material pretty cheap. You can go to a second hand or goodwill store and buy an old leather jacket; you can also go to a funiture store that probably has some old leather cushions that had a flaw in the leather and the outside leather was replaced and re-stuffed. The funiture store probably throws the stuff out; ask for the next one they do. My parents were in the furniture business and we always had some old leather cushion skins around.

If you have a slaugher house near you call and tell them you want a couple horns; the last one I got was 3 bucks. Just have some fun with your own designs and have at it. There is some time in doing your own but you will learn alot in no time.

Great way to get started.

 

[Billnpatti]

You can get most of what you want at www.trackofthewolf.com. They have a pretty nice looking horn with no scrimshaw on it at a pretty reasonable price. http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/76/1/HORN-D Watch the ads on this forum for members who make leather goods. You can find nice bags for reasonable prices. Track has one that looks pretty nice at a reasonable price http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/423/1/BAG-ST-SU

The brass powder flasks are alternatives to the powder horn. Many of them are meant for use with a pistol. Most also have a measuring spout that will tempt you to measure your charge with the spout and then pour it directly into your gun. DON'T DO THAT, IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. ALWAYS POUR YOUR POWDER INTO A POWDER MEASURE AND THEN INTO THE GUN. You really don't need a separate priming powder nor priming horn. The powder that you use in your rifle will work just fine in your pan.

 

[Billnpatti]

Necchi is right about a big bag. It does seem to fill up with all sorts of stuff and can get heavy. But, if you will occasionally dump it out and make a survey of what you are actually using and put that back in your bag and leave the rest of the stuff that you have managed to stuff in your bag in your car or at home, a big bag can be very handy It's always nice to have room for a candy bar or a piece of jerky to munch on while you are hunting. The one that you picked out looks to be a very nice one and the price is very reasonable. And now for a horn.........

 

[Rifleman1776]

It's always nice to have room for a candy bar or a piece of jerky to munch on while you are hunting.

And the ones that have been forgotten in there for two or three seasons are especially good. :shocked2: DAMHIK :wink:

 

[Billnpatti]

Oh yes, complete with fuzz, hair and a few dead ants. Kinda gives it that nice earthy tone to the flavor. :haha:

 

[flyfisher76544]

Oh yes, complete with fuzz, hair and a few dead ants. Kinda gives it that nice earthy tone to the flavor. :haha:

It just adds texture. :rotf:

 

[rja72]

Try to find a gun range close that has black powder shooters. The people will be great and will help out anyway they can. You may be able to find what you need from the equipment they just have laying around.

Be patient. It may take awhile to collect items on a budget.

This is a great forum and you can learn a great deal.

 

[tecum-tha]

There is a DVD featuring David Brunton demonstrating how to shoot a flintlock in the 18th century style. It is worth watching, especially how he organized his bag, patches and horn. Using his hints, you know what you need and how stuff can be practically organized.
I second leatherwork from guys like cutfingers here or to buy from one of the artists of the contemporary longrifle association. I understand that young people don't have much patience, but the best time to buy these things (good supply and cheap prices) is after Christmas and before the tax refunds come in around late February/march. A lot of artists produce, but the market is slow. There are always nice authentic bags for around $85-100 on there.

 

[Mad Irish Jack]

Hof52,
I sent you a PM.

 

[Mickc01]

Yeah!!! And hat's off to you, Hof52! We need many many more 16 year olds interested in our hobby instead of old, fat bearded guys with arthritis like me. :hatsoff: :hatsoff: