Ha y'all I just bought my first muzzleloader shotgun and I'm starting to buy all the accesories.I was wondering what you guys use for a shot pouch? I can't afford a$100 fancy leather one right now but don't want to head into the woods with a soda bottle either. Is there some middle ground? I'm open to suggestions what do you use?
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Rod Lassey
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I'm assuming you're looking for something to put the shot in, as opposed to the bag that you carry all the gear for the gun in? I ask because the bag is also called a shot pouch by some.
If a container for shot is what you are looking for, the small horns called priming horns or day horns make very good containers, and were used as such historically as well (they were also used for percussion caps, too).
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If a container for shot is what you are looking for, the small horns called priming horns or day horns make very good containers, and were used as such historically as well (they were also used for percussion caps, too).
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Brokennock
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I have a small leather bag that I made of some cheap leather from the craft store hanging from my shooting bag. Within it are 6 to 8 sections of bamboo a little more than finger thick cut with a node at one end as a natural stopper, the cut end is filed to somewhat of a flair or cone and closed with a small cork, each contains a premeasured shot charge. Everything to make the set up was purchased at a crafts store for well under $100,probably less than $50, with materials leftover.
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You could always make one! Leather from an old boot or thrift store ladies purse, etc. Cheap, functional and acceptable.
Patocazador
54 Cal.
I weigh out my shot and put a charge in a plastic tube sold by a fellow in Neb. for $0.38/each. I bought 40 of them with different colored caps and put shot in white and powder in red. Quick and easy reloads that you can carry in your pockets.
Not traditional, but I started by carrying pre-weighed/measured shot and powder in plastic snap top containers. Kind of "poor mans" speed loaders. .
You could always make a small leather or canvas pouch with a drawstring at the top. Just carry a shot measure and scoop it out as you need it, pulling the drawstring tight when done and put it back into your shooting bag.
Lots of ways to carry powder / ball / shot so I’m just tossing out a few I’ve tried as examples that might give you some ideas.cake said:
The paper shot carriers worked well for me on a dove field and squirrel hunting. I only had blue paper on hand to experiment at the range and make the photo”¦switched to brown grocery bag paper for actual field use.
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I use film cans for powder n shot. I do have the shot bags though but film cans are fast too. I used a ziplock and a flask when I started, poured powder in the measure from the flask then dipped a load of shot outta a zip lock. Worked well for awhile (kind red neck, I know)
CVA makes a nice leather one that won't break the bank. Scroll down to see it at $19.95.
http://www.possibleshop.com/s-s-shotgun-supply.html
http://www.possibleshop.com/s-s-shotgun-supply.html
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Wow, very nice deal. If I didnt have a nicer set i would buy NOW
That's kinda the ubiquitous "first shot pouch" I think we've all had -- I still use one just like that (not CVA, or at least not marked -- I can't even remember how old it is.
Small leather or decent cloth bags kept inside a slung possibles or belt bag are great for carrying a handful of ball or a palmfull of buckshot for buck-n-ball if you aren't loading cartridges...
Small leather or decent cloth bags kept inside a slung possibles or belt bag are great for carrying a handful of ball or a palmfull of buckshot for buck-n-ball if you aren't loading cartridges...
kingsax26
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Thosr are pretty good Ideas, I found some wodden needle holders at joann fabrics the other day...and what do ya know...they hold 1 1/4 oz of #7 shot....guess ya cant go wrong for 6.00$
I use a plastic bottle I got at Gander Mountain that was made for plastic BB's.It has a spout with a cap on the top.Perfect for shot.I also use large,plastic,medication bottles or containers.They are free and will hold enough shot for a day in the woods.
hanshi
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I managed to cobble this shot holder from a piece of bamboo. It actually works as intended!
I made my own out of blacksmith side leather to hold a pound of shot. The only "fancy" feature is the pug is hollowed out to hold 1-1/4 oz of shot as a measure.
Works with rock locks or cap guns.
Works with rock locks or cap guns.
