Hoof Powder measurer

[NORD]

Hello,

I am curious if anyone has ever made or attemped to make a powder measurer from a deer hoof? If so how did you do it? I have noticed that the inside of the hoof has a large bone surronded by a soft pad like material. I think it might be possible to make a measure for the bone material at the least.

Any comments or ideas welcome to figure this out!

 

[Stumpkiller]

I've made rattles for bandoliers (used to dance Old Style Souix in the Order of the Arrow) and the core pops right out when you boil them.

The hoof would make a measure (and dogs love them as chew treats); but they would be wider than deep, which isn't the best for consistancy in a powder measure.

The distal phalanx bone ( :grin: ) itself might work. Will depend on the size you can hollow it out to. I never tried that.

 

[NORD]

Hey thanks for the info!

 

[musketman]

The hoof would make a measure but they would be wider than deep, which isn't the best for consistancy in a powder measure.

Perhaps not, buy you could make them into powder funnels for small bore rifles... :hmm: