Range box
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For now I just use a cheap stanley tool box (plastic, non HC/PC butit works) Eventually I'd like something prettier
It doesn't look PC or HC at all but I use a Plano Fishing tackle box.
The storage places for lures and hooks are filled with percussion cap tins, jags, patch and ball pullers and an assortment of other things.
There's even a few large places for nipple wrenches and such. :grin:
Just remember, Ole' Danial would have used one if he had it. :rotf:
The storage places for lures and hooks are filled with percussion cap tins, jags, patch and ball pullers and an assortment of other things.
There's even a few large places for nipple wrenches and such. :grin:
Just remember, Ole' Danial would have used one if he had it. :rotf:
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Here is what I do........... I have two boxes, one larger box that has all the emergency/field repair items, extra powder, cleaning supplies, starters, tools, extra ammo etc. A second box to use for actual shooting. It contains items like one would have in a hunting pouch only maybe a little more ammo & powder. The large stays in the car/truck, and the smaller basic box goes on the range. I usually pre load the range box at home for the gun/guns I will be shooting. I do not like to sort through what I have to get to what I need, while shooting. I do the sorting at home and place in the smaller box. Nothing beats a nice "wood"" range box (2 pics)
Flintlocklar :grin:
IMG_0085 by Larry(Omaha), on Flickr]Link
IMG_3117 by Larry(Omaha), on Flickr]Link
The drawers of this "machinist" tool box may not be deep enough for you, but this could be an option or give you some ideas to pursue.
These are $80 at Harbor Freight, but I'm sure the quality isn't the same as you'd get from a US-maker; still, it might work out OK for you. Just add a heavy handle on top, or 2 on the ends.
Good luck!
Old No7
These are $80 at Harbor Freight, but I'm sure the quality isn't the same as you'd get from a US-maker; still, it might work out OK for you. Just add a heavy handle on top, or 2 on the ends.
Good luck!
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I have a smaller metal ammo box that carries, powder flasks, balls, patch material lube etc. for use at the bench. I also have an old metal tool box from the late 1960s or early 70s that carries all the extra tools, jags, nipples etc. that have been acquired over the years. It usually stays in the truck unless I screw up something. It usually comes out of the truck at some point while shooting to either take care of a problem I created or to help out someone else who forgot something. The tool box is the old type one would carry on a tractor or pickup. It has a lift out upper shelf and larger space underneath. It is amazing how much stuff I can cram into it.
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For years I used a Plano fishing tackle box. Everything but the kitchen sink went into that box, even stuff for guns I no longer shoot.
Recently I went through the box, sorted out all the stuff by thread size, and caliber, put all the .54 stuff in my rifle's bag, and the 10 X 32 20 ga. stuff in the fusil's bag. The 20 ga. 8 X 32 attachments went into a small cigar box along with flints, ear plugs, and a few other small items.
I just plain got tired of toting that big ol' tackle box around with attachments, assorted flints, detritus, etc., etc. around. I've since decided to carry what I need for a day of shooting in a pouch.
Only for a big, week end long rendezvous with lots of shooting involved would I consider carrying a supply box. And that would be considerably smaller than the old green tackle box.
And that Plano tackle box still contains all the stuff for a gun I don't shoot anymore. Good place to keep those things, too.
Recently I went through the box, sorted out all the stuff by thread size, and caliber, put all the .54 stuff in my rifle's bag, and the 10 X 32 20 ga. stuff in the fusil's bag. The 20 ga. 8 X 32 attachments went into a small cigar box along with flints, ear plugs, and a few other small items.
I just plain got tired of toting that big ol' tackle box around with attachments, assorted flints, detritus, etc., etc. around. I've since decided to carry what I need for a day of shooting in a pouch.
Only for a big, week end long rendezvous with lots of shooting involved would I consider carrying a supply box. And that would be considerably smaller than the old green tackle box.
And that Plano tackle box still contains all the stuff for a gun I don't shoot anymore. Good place to keep those things, too.
Just keep in mind, a big box can get pretty darn heavy.
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I own one of those 80 dollar harbor freight tool boxes you have pictured to keep parts for projects in and it already has a sufficient handle on it; however it's too large, heavy, and cumbersome to make an effective range box.
If you want to be period correct then I imagine whatever you could stuff into your pockets and on your horse, target practice was shooting at stuff you could eat. Otherwise, the plano tackle box is a wise decision.
If you want to be period correct then I imagine whatever you could stuff into your pockets and on your horse, target practice was shooting at stuff you could eat. Otherwise, the plano tackle box is a wise decision.
Since we are not really concerned about being historically correct in this thread and Harbor Freight has been mentioned, a good choice should be able to be obtained from one of their tool bags or the slightly sturdier tool tote.
Harbor Freight Tool Bags and Totes
I use a 15" one for carrying several grades of powder, volume measures, short starters, lubricants, staplers, ball and pistols. I also use one of the 15 bin storage boxes for balls, caps or flints along with bullet pullers.
Almost cheap enough to have a bag for pistols, one for rifles and one for smoothbores.
Harbor Freight Tool Bags and Totes
I use a 15" one for carrying several grades of powder, volume measures, short starters, lubricants, staplers, ball and pistols. I also use one of the 15 bin storage boxes for balls, caps or flints along with bullet pullers.
Almost cheap enough to have a bag for pistols, one for rifles and one for smoothbores.
I use a fifty cal ammo can for the 50 and 54 cal trips to the range. I use a thirty cal ammo can when I take the 32, 36, 45cal rifles. I'd use only one can but some items I just like to keep separate. Either can will hold everything needed for a day at the range except the wiping rod. I am getting to where I only take one BP rifle to the range at a time so I only need one can at a time.
Larry my range box looks like that but has provisions for two a-frame legs attached the legs slide into the sides and let the box free stand on it's own.
I bought it in the late 80's from a guy making and selling them at "The first Congress of New England" shoots.
If I remember right I paid $140.00 for it. Still using it today but it is not shinny finish like yours just the stained pine. I need to give it a better finish like some polyurethane or something when I get time.
I bought it in the late 80's from a guy making and selling them at "The first Congress of New England" shoots.
If I remember right I paid $140.00 for it. Still using it today but it is not shinny finish like yours just the stained pine. I need to give it a better finish like some polyurethane or something when I get time.
I build crates to store our BP supplies. Their interior dimensions are 19x12x8.
Such can hold up to 9 sixguns or 4 to 6 with enough shooting supplies for a day at the range with all of them and then some.
Built from 3/4" pine boards (2 - 8' x 11.25"), they are stackable and use braided manila rope for handles. Some have brass latches and hinges, others no hardware, strictly stationary storage.
Two different tray types are made to fit inside these which carry the reloading supplies or lead ingots. Each ingot tray holds 6 - 5 pound lead ingots and the crate can hold 6 trays. Alternatively, this design can also hold about 30 - 1 pound cans of black powder.
The internal dimensions mirror that of a US Army crate made in Belgium during WW2 that I have.
Such can hold up to 9 sixguns or 4 to 6 with enough shooting supplies for a day at the range with all of them and then some.
Built from 3/4" pine boards (2 - 8' x 11.25"), they are stackable and use braided manila rope for handles. Some have brass latches and hinges, others no hardware, strictly stationary storage.
Two different tray types are made to fit inside these which carry the reloading supplies or lead ingots. Each ingot tray holds 6 - 5 pound lead ingots and the crate can hold 6 trays. Alternatively, this design can also hold about 30 - 1 pound cans of black powder.
The internal dimensions mirror that of a US Army crate made in Belgium during WW2 that I have.
I like this idea. I "may" even consider getting one in place of my disposable P/C Wal-Mart plastic range bags I usually throw stuff in. Only the wal-mart bag does hang nicely over the mirror of the Corolla?
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Can't speak about pistols, but for my rifle, if it isn't in the bag, I don't need it. People tend to carry too much stuff that MIGHT be needed but rarely IS needed...
