DennyDucet
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I found the maker of a possibles bag that I have chosen to go with, and spoke with him yesterday. He is a pleasant gentlemen for sure.
I was hoping to get some input from you guys on here as to the accuracy and utility of various sizes for a bag. The maker explained that historically bags were smaller than many today, and modern Muzzle Loaders seem to request bigger bags often. I wanted to stay somewhat accurate but also wish to have the utility of being able to carry what I need. The only bag I have ever used, is a beautiful moose hide possibles bag 6" x 7" with no "gusset" sewn in (just leather sewn to another large piece of leather, little inside space). The bag is my dads - he purchased it I believe at the Red Lodge Rendezvous many moons ago. He uses it to support his .54 Hawken, while I will need a bag to support a .50 Flintlock.
The sizes I am debating between are:
Trail Bag: 8" x 7" with 1.5" Gusset
Trapper Bag: 9" x 8" x 2" gusset
There is also the option of a Hunters Star or Heart or Plain flap:
his bags are at blackpowderbags d*t c*m
Both bags are not the larger bag options available and seem fairly traditional in their sizing with the trapper on the bigger end.
I was hoping to get some input from you guys on here as to the accuracy and utility of various sizes for a bag. The maker explained that historically bags were smaller than many today, and modern Muzzle Loaders seem to request bigger bags often. I wanted to stay somewhat accurate but also wish to have the utility of being able to carry what I need. The only bag I have ever used, is a beautiful moose hide possibles bag 6" x 7" with no "gusset" sewn in (just leather sewn to another large piece of leather, little inside space). The bag is my dads - he purchased it I believe at the Red Lodge Rendezvous many moons ago. He uses it to support his .54 Hawken, while I will need a bag to support a .50 Flintlock.
The sizes I am debating between are:
Trail Bag: 8" x 7" with 1.5" Gusset
Trapper Bag: 9" x 8" x 2" gusset
There is also the option of a Hunters Star or Heart or Plain flap:
his bags are at blackpowderbags d*t c*m
Both bags are not the larger bag options available and seem fairly traditional in their sizing with the trapper on the bigger end.