Hello friends!
After a tumultuous day at work, I arrived home and was greeted with a box containing my new shooting pouch from our fellow forum member Gary Elsenbeck. In short, this bag is fantastic! Here it is:
I worked with Mr. Elsenbeck to create a design for the bag. I desired a small bag, nothing too large and bulky, of the traditional heart-shaped pattern. I love the heart-shaped bags as they seem to keep everything in the right spot. I keep round balls loose in the bag and the shape naturally funnels them down to the bottom where they will not roll about when walking. The bag also features a neat internal pocket for stowing tow, worm, and spare gunflints. He used a very handsome bone button for the closure.
He made it from beautiful and supple (yet strong) milled cow’s leather that is just so lovely! I needed a new bag for my Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle kit which is currently on order from Jim & Kathy and the gang.
Mr. Elsenbeck is an absolutely stand up gentleman that graciously and patiently worked with me through every choice. I simply could not have asked for a better back and it is exactly what I was desiring. It doesn’t happen often but a skilled craftsman can seem to bring out a product as if lifted straight from the mind. If anyone is out there searching for a pouch and is desiring something custom, his are an absolute pleasure.
Thanks all and take care! Will update as I build my Kibler, too! I love this hobby!
-Panzer
