powdwe horn suggestions

[Elnathan]

You want a horn that isn't terribly heavy, and you want one that has a thin tip so you can easily pour from it into a measure without spilling. A tapered spout hole and some attention to making sure that the transition between the cavity of the horn and the spout hole is smooth and free of burrs are also helpful.

Along those lines, have you made shot horns? I'm considering it. But in my experience fashioning wood or horn nozzles for leather shot flasks, dimensions are pretty critical for avoiding "bridging" of the shot to assure free flow when pouring. Some readjusting is often necessary to get it just right, and it's relative to shot size.

I welcome any insights you can share. :hatsoff:

I have not. Sorry. I'm still working on perfecting my powder horns....

Best idea I can offer is to make up a dummy out of wood or something to test hole sizes.

 

[BrownBear]

Best idea I can offer is to make up a dummy out of wood or something to test hole sizes.

Come to think of it, I'm essentially there now with the ones on my flasks that work well after adjustments.

Thanks for the pointer. Right there in front of my nose, and obviously a pretty safe place to hide! :rotf:

 

[Lucky]

I haven't seen too many of those. Even the imported powder horns from India or Mexico sold by Crazy Crow are serviceable. From there, you move up to Cureton (which may use Indian or Mexican cow horns).

Where I would be more vigilant in my inspection would be in considering a raw horn from somebody's trade blanket.

My horns are made from Hereford and Holstein cows, American breeds.

 

[Pete G]

I bought one from TOTW. its made by Scott and Cathy Sibley. It was pricy. it has a walnut base, antique patina. Its 14 inches long and is a curled horn. It looks aged/old. Its my first powder horn. It looks very good . I'll post pictures when I get it.

Nothing like starting at the top.

 

[French Colonial]

I bought one from TOTW. its made by Scott and Cathy Sibley. It was pricy. it has a walnut base, antique patina. Its 14 inches long and is a curled horn. It looks aged/old. Its my first powder horn. It looks very good . I'll post pictures when I get it.

They do great work, quill work as well.