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General discussion => Antique Accoutrements => Topic started by: Dennis Daigger on October 26, 2020, 01:23:57 AM

Title: Dixon and Sons powder/shot flask
Post by: Dennis Daigger on October 26, 2020, 01:23:57 AM
I expected to use this flask for shot but it dropped a charge that was way to heavy for my German 16 gauge double of the English 13 gauge double.  Happily it drops a charge of 110 ±3 grains of FFg which is near perfect for my .62 English sporting rifle.
(https://i.ibb.co/c2bTz7V/Dixon.jpg) (https://ibb.co/r5byn1N)
Title: Re: Dixon and Sons powder/shot flask
Post by: Pukka Bundook on October 26, 2020, 07:21:12 AM
Dennis,

It looks a nice one.
You can stuff a bit of something in the measure so it holds less shot, if you wish.
It works quite well.
Title: Re: Dixon and Sons powder/shot flask
Post by: Robby on October 26, 2020, 02:30:29 PM
I have used hot wax for that purpose, pour a little more than you nee and just dig a little out til you get where you want to be.
Robby
Title: Re: Dixon and Sons powder/shot flask
Post by: Marcruger on October 26, 2020, 03:36:43 PM
Hey Dennis, Is that cool measure adjustable?  Interesting design.  I'd like to see more of it.  God Bless,  Marc
Title: Re: Dixon and Sons powder/shot flask
Post by: Dennis Daigger on October 26, 2020, 07:51:15 PM
Richard-I found very nice shot flasks so there is no need to reduce the charge with this one.  It works great as a powder flask.

Marc-Here are two additional photos.
(https://i.ibb.co/cDxr5CY/Dixon4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YpbL9y0)
(https://i.ibb.co/48gSj8G/Dixon3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/F5qYB5M)
Title: Re: Dixon and Sons powder/shot flask
Post by: Pukka Bundook on October 27, 2020, 04:05:13 PM
That type is nice to use, Dennis, as you don't lose the shot like you can with the normal "Irish " tops.
I like the "English" tops, rather than Irish, but do have the odd "Irish " top I use.

For powder, Powder flasks work as well....  LOl!
(https://i.ibb.co/Dfsxg0q/DSCN2491.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LdbLhVG)
Title: Re: Dixon and Sons powder/shot flask
Post by: Dennis Daigger on October 27, 2020, 06:21:57 PM
Richard-looks like you have everything needed for a gentleman's day of shooting.  Great stuff.