Possibles bag, what confussion

[Maven]

Why not make a check list of necessities for each rifle, print it out, and put those things in a container of your choosing for each rifle? E.g., I have a separate pouch for my cap locks and one for flintlocks that I take on woods walks (as per my check lists). For target shooting or extended range sessions, I take a large (and heavy!) tool box containing everything I need to resolve most unforseen problems.

 

[Critter Getter]

I have 5 bags.....one for each caliber that I own. That makes it easy as each bag is fully stocked with everything that is needed. Having one bag for every rifle would be a ton of bags!! Greg.

 

[Henry2357]

Exactly, and I really don't want it complicated. Hence, all the great suggestions and the link to your other thread was very valuable too. Thanks. ML

 

[MSW]

i concur with the majority (despite my contrarian reputation) ... i am in the process of making a bad for each gun ...

each rifle gets its own kit: bag, horn, measure, knife, etc.

 

[Henry2357]

Just ordered another bag for the soon to be 45 cal flintlock. I'm going to have a bag for both rifles.

 

[coloradoclyde]

Before you know it you'll be toting around a gun cart like the "cowboy action" guys....complete with chair, cooler, and umbrella.... :haha:

 

[bpd303]

I would need 36 bags, if I had one for every blackpowder firearm I own (not counting the BP cartridge ones). It's easier to just stock the bag for the one I intend to shoot and leave the rest in my 2 large range boxes.

 

[bender20]

I don't think it takes that much to maintain and shoot a muzzelloader. You shouldn't need more than what fits in your bag. I think a dedicated bag for each gun is smart however must things are the same for each gun. One could very easily use one bag that always has cleaning patches tools and such and just add projectiles, wads and powder before you head out.

 

[Stumpkiller]

"And the guys go steady 'cause it wouldn't be right to leave your best girl home on a Saturday night."

I have four. One I haven't shot in a dozen years, one's been resting for several (both cap guns), and my two "steadys" are a flint .54 rifle and a flint .66 fowler. I'm simplifying my life. ;-)

 

[coloradoclyde]

Got one that has never been shot....one that took me 25 years to shoot and one or more that haven't been shot in 25 years or more....Got one that was shot once and probably will never be shot again....They're like children... :wink:

 

[smo]

They're like children... :wink:

That they are but I think I'm getting ready to kick a few out of the nest.... :rotf:

 

[Tinker2]

Got one that has never been shot....one that took me 25 years to shoot and one or more that haven't been shot in 25 years or more....Got one that was shot once and probably will never be shot again....They're like children... :wink:

You shoot your children ?

 

[Henry2357]

Before you know it you'll be toting around a gun cart like the "cowboy action" guys....complete with chair, cooler, and umbrella.... :haha:

Dang, I hope not.
Life must be simple,, at least for me.

 

[don hepler]

I have several rifles and pistols. I also shoot a lot, so i have a large "main" box with files, jags, flints, caps, patches, wads, powder measure, ball starter, tools, and etc. That box goes to the range every time. It consists of several of the clear tackle box, containers.

I have a large assortment of range rods. Mostly steel with brass muzzle guards. Small ones for .32 cal. and long ones for Long Riles and etc.

I have several plastic boxes (tool boxes) for individual calibers. Special box for smooth bores and special boxes for pistols, and powder.

I have a small utility vehicle, that I keep spotting scope, targets, staplers, rags, shooting rests and etc., in.

In my shop, on the wall, I have a poster board with a check sheet, that I review, prior to going to the range.

Then after all that, I usually forget something...like the gun, for instance.

 

[Flintlock58]

One bag for each gun/rifle works for me too! After several trips without something I forgot to transfer, one bag per gun became cheap insurance.

 

[Black Jaque Janaviac]

I keep a bag per gun. Partly because each of my kids hunts with a gun. But my largebore and smallbore require difference powder, ball, and ball blocks so it is just easier to keep a bag for each.

I also have a tackle box for the range. I don't carry but 1/2 dozen shots in the field so I keep the rest in the boxes. I have two boxes. I keep .32 and .50 in one, and .36 & .54 in the other. That way I don't accidentally ram a .490 ball down my .54 during an egg shoot.

 

[Henry2357]

Same here. Bag for each gun, box for the common stuff, cleaning stuff.

 

[Coot]

Same here. Bag for each gun, box for the common stuff, cleaning stuff.

:thumbsup:

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

I keep a seperate bag and horn for each rifle or gun. Whether hunting or target shooting I use the same bag for that piece. That way I know where everything is and that it's there when I need it.

^ ^ ^ THIS ^ ^ ^ ... I do the same, works well me whereas using matchlocks and then flint smoothbores and rifles of various calibers.

 

[Pete44ru]

Was going through all my "stuff" and trying to figure out what goes to the range with you.

(Answer) For range use:

* correct size projectiles

* correct patches (shooting and/or cleaning)

* patch knife

* correct granulation of powder

* caps/flints

* a range rod (for both loading & cleaning) at least 5" longer than the barrel/bore

*cleaning jags/worms sized to each bore

* bottle of Moose Milk or water (for swabbing & preliminary cleaning - I do a full cleaning only at the end of each day's shooting.


I have a 54 cal Lyman trade rifle and a 45 cal. TVM flintlock on the way.

How do you guys keep everything straight when you shoot more than one caliber ?

(Answer) I keep everything for each caliber in separate/labelled USGI ammo cans.

IMO, range shooting supplies are a little different than supplies for hunting/woodswalking.

My hunting/possibles bag contains:

* pre-packaged loads (speedloaders, 35mm film cannisters, etc) insufficient number for the expected day's hunt.

* Percussion cap holder

* extra caps

* nipple/vent pick

* small plastic vial of cleaning solvent & patches (for preliminary bore cleaning/wiping @ the end of the day's hunt)

* a compass

* a firestarter

FWIW, a range rod with a load pulling jag stays in my vehicle until/unless needed.

I hope that's of some help to you. :v