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Offline Rt5403

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Hunting pouch question.
« on: July 20, 2022, 07:13:57 PM »
So I'm finishing up my Fowler kit and want to build a hunting pouch for it. I have the recreating a hunting pouch book but wondering what leather to get. Thinking of just going with veg tan but not sure how much I'll need and how thick. Any info would be appreciated.

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Re: Hunting pouch question.
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2022, 07:37:32 PM »
I’m only slightly further along than you, so take this for novice advice, but I used 3/4 oz veg tan leather from Tandy and it worked well. I have the same book and I think that was what the author recommended.
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Re: Hunting pouch question.
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2022, 07:43:42 PM »
3-4 oz vegtan leather for the bag and I would prefer 4-5 oz for the straps or a loom woven strap
But who am I?
Hawkeye

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« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2022, 10:15:50 PM »
I would beware of Tandy leather. Much of it is imported and has big issues with dyes and finish.  I speak from direct knowledge. I only buy US tanned leather.  W&C or Zack White (specify US tanned with the latter). 3-4 oz is good, especially if lined. God bless, Marc

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Re: Hunting pouch question.
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2022, 10:33:14 PM »
That's helpful, Marc. I wasn't aware of the difference. My piece from Tandy seemed to work out ok but I've got nothing to compare it against.
David Shotwell

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Re: Hunting pouch question.
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2022, 11:26:51 PM »
Nothing negative aimed at you at all brother David.  We are all on the path of learning.
I simply posted about my experiences in hopes it might save others misery.  I am thankful that James Rogers and other have been helpful and patient with me. God bless, Marc

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Re: Hunting pouch question.
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2022, 09:09:56 AM »
I heard that one of the big advantages of vegtan is that other tanning methods either use or release salts that will cause items stored in them to corrode?

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Re: Hunting pouch question.
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2022, 12:55:08 PM »
There are many ways people tan leather.  I was taught that veg tan is one of the better choices if items will be left in leather. 

My dad and I sold holsters as a hobby for 32 years. We saw and heard many horror stories of guns and knives ruined by being left in leather. Or advice? Never leave a gun or knife you care about stored in leather. 

If the leather was tanned right, and your items are in a climate controlled home, you can get by with it.  But why risk it? If noting else, leather can hold moisture against the metal, regardless of substances in the leather.  Even archival storage is around 40% humidity

I hope this helps a little.  God bless, Marc

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Re: Hunting pouch question.
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2022, 12:57:17 AM »
Strangely enough, in all the years I owned October Country, never once did we ever use a straight veg tanned leather.  Our hide of choice was "oil tanned" or "blacksmith".
And yes, if left unused for a period of time, the leather would "leak" some white, flakey stuff.  No big deal, just rub it down with a little leather dressing and it was back in prime condition.
And I couldn't agree more with you about not leaving a gun or a knife in a holster or sheath for any period of time.  Bad practice.
John (Bigsmoke)

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Re: Hunting pouch question.
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2022, 01:47:08 PM »
you can take Marcruger and Big Smoke posts to the bank.  You are not glued to any specific choice of leather, and most of us have worked with leather at one time or another used everything from seconds and splits picked up at Rendezvous all the way through Weaver, Tandy and the vendors mentioned here.

Don't rush

Look around and dig up everything from Madison Grants book on the Kentucky Rifle Hunting Pouch, through the websites such as Track of The Wolf, , October Country, Springfield Leather, Crazy Crow, Wnadering Bull  and all the others when you do a search.

Look through all the pages in this topic.  You're not gonna believe what some of these guys have cranked out and your bag will be better for it.

Be frugal when you start buying tools on top of what you already have.

There's a series in here entitled Every Man A Cobbler by some crackpot which is by no means the end all, but it might give you some ideas on where to start and how to work.

Have some fun, don't force anything and share your work with the rest of these coyotes who post in this section.



Godspeed
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Offline Rt5403

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Re: Hunting pouch question.
« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2022, 04:43:34 AM »
I appreciate all the info fellas.

Offline Brokennock

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Re: Hunting pouch question.
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2022, 03:36:22 AM »
I appreciate all the info fellas.
I believe I mentioned the above "crackpot," and the perusal of his series, elsewhere. Between that series and the advice from Marc ruler, you should be on your way to success. Heck, if you can add some input from James Rogers I believe your success is guaranteed, lol.