Poll
Question:
Where do you carry your horn
Option 1: Right side above bag
Option 2: Right side below bag
Option 3: Left side above bag
Option 4: Left side below bag
Option 5: Inside bag
Option 6: Use flask
Let us know how and where you carry your horn.
Most of the time my powder charges are already measured as are my shot charges. I keep a small flask in the bag for priming. I used to carry a horn on the right side above the bag. But I found that I was carrying enough powder, shot, and ball for a 3 month trek away from all civilization. While a nice thought, I was only going to be in the field for the day and might shoot 4 or 5 times, less when deer hunting. I didn't need to be carrying a pound of powder and 5 lbs of lead. Even carrying only enough for about 10 shots I never came close to running out. :-& :qz: ROFL (love the new smilies!)
Use a flask till I get my horn........
I carry my horn on my left side, bag on the right. I'm predominately right handed and like to rumage around inside my bag with my right hand. I pour from the horn with my left hand. Also wearing the horn on the left side keeps it away from anything hot coming from the lock/nipple when firing the rifle.
Scott
Good thinking, but if you were shooting a flinter and using the same horn for priming, where then?
Ned
Using a Walker flask until I can find a horn.
I carry bag on right side horns are attached to the bag straps.
Oh by the way I shoot left handed
Harry, do you shoot a flinter or a caplock?
TG
Ned
I shoot both. I will get picture of it horn, bag set up and see if I can Heather to help me post it, if you like
I carry a small flat horn or my 2-bellys horn in the bag
The one I made is on the right
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u247/jbullard1954/Acoutraments/HPIM3602.jpg)
No Harry, I don't like...I love!
TG
I like that Jerry, was it hard to flatten?
TG
With the help of Tom and Leathermonger it's almost easy.
And it was hard for me to believe how it is done but lets just say it involved a fire and fish fryer
Secret, huh? couch
TG
In my pocket Ned. She's got a handy spout, light weight, water proof. Really wanted an old medicine bottle but this'll do.
Okay, ya got me! What kind of powder is that? Doesn't look like black or Pyrodex.
Ned
Quote from: Ned Christy on January 09, 2009
Secret, huh? couch
TG
Nope Jim or Tom will be Glad to explain the process or I can give some clues
Ya know Jerry, the clues sound like fun...what are they?
TG
That's some of that double f Pioneer powder Ned. We got high humiditty 'round here so maybe that bottle will keep it from clumping. Speaking of clumping, it kinda looks like cat litter don't it? The smoke smells funny too.
Yup! But it sure burns clean...ideal for revolvers.
Ned
Do you get consistent results with Pioneer in revolvers? My cheapo CVA 50 loves the stuff but I haven't worked it in anything else.
Very consistent...and you can shoot all day and cleanup takes almost no time. Stuff does clump, stinks, and ...like you said...looks like cat litter. Wouldn't use it except in a revolver....but it's a major time saver there.
Ned