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General discussion => Black Powder Shooting => Topic started by: Nessmuck on March 03, 2018, 06:37:59 AM
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Looking for a possibles bag...figured you folks could hook me up with an individual that's been making these for a while....don't want one from a big store type of thing..thanks
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Possibles bag or hunting pouch, Nessmuck?
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Good morning. I would suggest James Rogers at:
http://fowlingpiece.blogspot.com/?m=1
....or Eric Ewing at Ewing’s Creek.
Neither produce anything remotely store-bought looking.
Also, haunt the Classifieds here and on CLA. Shooting bags regularly show up for sale.
The above post was poking you. Many folks here consider “possibles bag” to sound like a novice or greenhorn. Trying hunting bag or shooting bag or fowler bag instead.
Best wishes and God bless, Marc
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I have bags by Curt Lyles, Frank Barker an Joe Schell. All make good bags an you cant go wrong dealing with either of them
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It's impossible to go wrong with either Rogers or Ewing. Whatever they make is worth every penny and more. Own their work for enough time and it will ascend to heirloom quality because it's already at museum quality. You will be able to spec out with them what you want.
That implies figuring out what you want first. You probably need to go down to Cabelas, buy something off the shelf, fumble around in it enough where you start modifying the product. Then you'll get to a point where you figure out that you just cobbled Frankenbag. That's when you go to them boys
If my Cordwainer vanity did not get in the way I'd wanna buy something from them.
Eventually, tho, you're gonna want to make your own.
Go for it.
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There's also Jerry Rice of this forum, Ernie Boyd in Kentucky, Joe Mills of Kentucky, Lawrence Forrillio of New York, Eddie Rector of Kentucky David humble ?
And Craig Fisher of Indiana to choose from these, gentleman all do excellent work.
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Possibles bag or hunting pouch, Nessmuck?
Is that like the difference between a MB 750 or a 330 Conibear ...? ..lol
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lot of bags for sale on the CLA site.
https://www.longrifle.com/artisans-works/
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Be careful you don't get a monkey-fisted bag. I had a really nice bag that I liked a lot, but I sold it because of the its design.
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;) ;)... If you are close to any of the shows or events listed on this site . , go to one of them .... You can see and examine several from some good makers ....
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Don't forget Cory joe Stewart. I have a bag from him. Does mighty fine work.
Also if your near Michigan. Take in the Kalamazoo living history show. There's tons of quality bags there. Usually Ken Scott attends. Great maker.
The show is the third weekend of March. See yeah there...
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Iam in NH.....I guess the Ancient Ones ...in Maine ,would be the closest Rendevous
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Neat! My dad's side of the family are all from the Lebanon/Hanover/Etna area of NH. Gorgeous country up there.....in the seasons that aren't winter. ;-) Heh, heh. God Bless, Marc (born in the warm South)
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I've bought bags from this site and from guys here.
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/49/1
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/50/1
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Be careful you don't get a monkey-fisted bag. I had a really nice bag that I liked a lot, but I sold it because of the its design.
What is a "monkey fisted" bag?
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What is a "monkey fisted" bag?
You can get your hand in but when you close it around something you can't get it out.
Comes from "Monkey Jar" they used to have them in penny candy stores.
Kevin
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lot of bags for sale on the CLA site.
https://www.longrifle.com/artisans-works/
Oh this was the wrong link for me to find...So many ways to spend money :D ;D
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I've bought bags from this site and from guys here.
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/49/1
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/50/1
Ditto.
This is the bag I use. Probably bigger than I need for my .32, but I carry it...
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/50/1/BAG-EASTERN
Mike
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That is a nice bag, Mike. Good choice.
I bought a double bag from someone on this site for my .32, now a .36 (tight load expanded the barrel some)
Sry - I do not remember who made it.
Dark stained leather, might be elk, double bags and beautifully made.
Check the Accoutrements forum.
I was kidding about the tight load, although I do use snug ones.
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Thanks Daryl.
It's a nice bag and overall I'm pleased with it. But I do have a couple small issues with it... The strap is a little longer than I like and I'm over 6 foot. And the strap itself is a combination of two materials (jute and cotton, I think) and tends to rub a little rough around the neck/shoulder area when I wear a thinner shirt in warm weather.
If I remember correctly I can send the bag back to the Leatherman and he will shorten the strap for me... As far as the strap rubbing my shoulder I guess I just need to not be a wimp. Lol
Mike
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For $25 the Leatherman will add an all-leather strap with buckle for adjustment to your bag.
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The jute strap I currently have has the buckle adjustment and I've shortened it as far as possible... Still too long.
But I will consider the leather strap. That may be the best option.
Mike
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I am the same height as you, and I even with the buckle, I had him remove 4 inches from the leather strap, to get it short enough. It now hangs where it should on me.
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(https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpreview.ibb.co%2FiL7UPn%2F20170326_082858.jpg&hash=ea0ec3436134199ce34a2d313185b2a709f75758) (http://ibb.co/d4m0VS)
I got mine from a girl called KL Customs House. It was pretty reasonable and I'm very happy with it. Can find her info if you'd like.
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Do these bags hang on your hip...or you like them above your waist ,tight to the body ?
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I get all my bags from the Leatherman. I have him put an all leather strap on them and they are fully adjustable. He makes nice stuff.
http://accu-riser.com/
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I am the same height as you, and I even with the buckle, I had him remove 4 inches from the leather strap, to get it short enough. It now hangs where it should on me.
That sounds about right... Right now it hangs about my belt line, maybe a tad lower. I would prefer the top of the bag even with my love handle area. Lol
Mike
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Do these bags hang on your hip...or you like them above your waist ,tight to the body ?
I've seen where people wear them high, up into their ribs. That strikes me as a little extreme... But each person will have their preference.
I think the higher it rides on your side the less it will swing about. But it makes it harder to reach into the pouch with any kind of speed or dexterity.
Mike
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I'd recommend Gary Tingler out of West Virginia. Makes a really nice bag - leather or cloth - whatever you are looking for.
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Don`t forget Ken Scott or Mary Ann Pratt if you want top of the line! Wormey
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Fellas do you have any pictures or links to share of Gary, Ken, and Mary's work?
I'm saving up for another flinter... That means another shooting bag will be needed!
Mike
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Fellas do you have any pictures or links to share of Gary, Ken, and Mary's work?
I'm saving up for another flinter... That means another shooting bag will be needed!
Mike
I looked at some guns made by Roy Stroh over the weekend.....iam saving too !
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It really surprises me that so few muzzleloader enthusiasts make their own gear now. Seeing the art, and individuality, of shooters gear was half the fun of attending events, back in the day. The majority of muzzleloader gear back then was bare basic simple. Now most shooting bags look like fine luggage, rather than a back country home made shooting bag. JMO.
Hungry Horse
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Back in the 1970's, a hunting friend of mine declared my home-made sack of a 'possibles' bag looked like a "Rhinoceros Scrotum".
LOL - just a big bag to hold everything.
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I would be remiss if I did not mention that Jim Webb also makes some incredible bags. Some are elaborately embroidered, and he is famous for this work.
That said, he makes some incredible copies of bags he's owned or held in the past. Mountain style bags, double bags, haversacks. All fascinating. Jim has owned and/or seen many original bags over many years.
Jim uses deer hide mainly, and his bags are tough but supple.
How he does the amount of work and charges so little baffles me.
God Bless, Marc
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All the artisans mentioned make great bags, and the Leatherman is a great place to get a less expensive, machine-sewn bag that is much more traditional looking than most anything mass-produced... My first bag is from the Leatherman, and I love it when I need a bigger bag with a fowling gun. (I needed to shorten and re-sew the leather strap on mine, as others have said.)
A couple of other guys who do superb work worth checking out are Jeff Bibb and Eric Fleisher. Both have nice web sites displaying their work.
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Thanks for all the info.....still looking at all the bags ! Keep em coming !
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Back in the 1970's, a hunting friend of mine declared my home-made sack of a 'possibles' bag looked like a "Rhinoceros Scrotum".
LOL - just a big bag to hold everything.
At least he wasn't talking about your hat ;)