Powder horn project

[appalichian hunter]

I like it good job. A buffler horn might be on the list to do.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

That bag is from October Country. Elk. The inside is just 1 big pocket. Nothing special, not lined. My cap tin, loose balls, short starter and patches.
I am actually thinking about a little darker, richer finish on the wood. Just not sure yet.

 

[tom mesa]

Here is my only Buffalo horn.

 

[Alexitt]

That came out looking really nice... Question, is the antler on the butt end used to cover the staple attachment? If it is that is a great move and a nice finishing touch...

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[Omahkapi'si]

My strap just has 2 little holes in it and I ran a latigo lace through it and knotted the ends. The lace runs through the staple. The little antler is there just cuz I like it and thought it finished it off a little.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

I took a little walk tonight and packed the horn along and it fits great! I set the staple at the perfect angle so the horn hugs my hip. Really happy with it.

Big shout out to member "rusty" for his generosity in giving me a big 'ol buffalo horn to mess around with....

 

[deerstalkert]

that is one handsome powder horn my friend!
i love the way they hang on my side. even if i forget to stopper it it hangs tip up enough i don't spill . a real plus for on old fart!
your next one may be more sophisticated/Gucci, but this one will always be your favorite!

p.s what flintlock did you get? maybe you will shoot it closer to my shooting!

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Flintlock comes next month. Pedersoli Frontier .50 in maple.

 

[deerstalkert]

Flintlock comes next month. Pedersoli Frontier .50 in maple.

sweet! beautiful rifle RR. how you fixed for flints?

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Ordered a box of 5 with it but will need more. Probably TOW.

 

[david w]

Ordered a box of 5 with it but will need more. Probably TOW.

You may try Dixie Gun Works as well

 

[Ames]

Stonewall Creek, $26 a dozen. Black or French.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Stonewall Creek, $26 a dozen. Black or French.

Cool site. Might just order a bag of 50 and be done for awhile....wife always said I was dumber than a bag of rocks.

 

[rusty]

get French if you can,but black are good to

 

[Omahkapi'si]

October Country sells the french ones too....a Big Mac and a large french flints to go please....

 

[Alexitt]

Flintlock comes next month. Pedersoli Frontier .50 in maple.

That was my choice until I decided to save a bit more and get a Kashtuk fowler, something about the smoothbore just appealed to me... That being said it's on my list as the next one to buy...

 

[david w]

get French if you can,but black are good to

Why French? I've never used them.

 

[frankie]

that will be a looker

 

[oldwood]

An easy to hold and rotate the horn while you work on it , is to pit a dowel rod in the drilled end , put the dowel in a vise , and file away. Have done many like that , works well , and easy....oldwood