Wanted to add a flat horn to my growing collection of black powder paraphernalia and contacted forum member Ames at the urging of numerous members (as well as seeing his work posted on the forum). I requested a flat horn to use during whitetail season here in Maine (50 cal RB) and wanted a "fleur de lis" etched into the horn. The whole process working with Ames has been nothing but a joy and pleasure. He kept me apprised of the construction of the horn from start to finish and this time of year is not usually his "horn building season" (usually leaving that for the winter months)! The finished creation is nothing but a work of art!
Here is his description of the horn:
This one is 10" along the outside curve and holds 1500 grains of 3f. I loaded it with 20 .490 balls, although it will dispense easier if you stop at 16 or 17.
Gunstock curly maple, grade 5.
About 1 3/8" thick, needed that width to drill in the 5/8" hole for the balls and still have wood around it.
I have used his pictures as they are better than anything I might take .His claim was that the pictures do not show the full beauty of the horn and he is absolutely correct!
If you're thinking of having a custom horn made by a true gentleman, artist, and craftsman; you may want to start by contacting Ames!
Here is his description of the horn:
This one is 10" along the outside curve and holds 1500 grains of 3f. I loaded it with 20 .490 balls, although it will dispense easier if you stop at 16 or 17.
Gunstock curly maple, grade 5.
About 1 3/8" thick, needed that width to drill in the 5/8" hole for the balls and still have wood around it.
I have used his pictures as they are better than anything I might take .His claim was that the pictures do not show the full beauty of the horn and he is absolutely correct!
If you're thinking of having a custom horn made by a true gentleman, artist, and craftsman; you may want to start by contacting Ames!