Author Topic: Squirrel Hunting Rig  (Read 5734 times)

Offline G. Elsenbeck

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Squirrel Hunting Rig
« on: April 23, 2010, 04:56:48 AM »
Here's a version of a Southern Mtn bag, horn and accouterments. The bag is a copy of an original, but I altered the flap and dimensions slightly. It is a pretty simple arrangement, but if only after tree rats, how much do we need to carry. 
Likewise, the horn is just under 11 inches with a 2 1/4 in diameter base it is light and airtight. The base plug is pine, stained dark then painted colonial red. Then some is worn away to help with the aging. It is attached to the bag like many southern mtn outfits as demonstrated in Jim Webbs book.   
The accouterments are also hand made and I did try to keep it simple with the exception being the pan brush.  Any comments, questions or areas I need to improve or incorporate?
Gary


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Re: Squirrel Hunting Rig
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2010, 06:55:54 AM »
very nice, mark

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Re: Squirrel Hunting Rig
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2010, 07:15:16 AM »
That is an outstanding piece of work, brother.  I like the simplicity of design and workmanlike execution.  Great proportions.  Well done.

Lobo
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Offline Frank Barker

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Re: Squirrel Hunting Rig
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2010, 04:27:08 PM »
Gary.........That's a nice pouch, I like the horn straps and the typical no frills of the southern mountain style. I am so thankful for Jim Webb's book as he has captured the artistry of those people who once lived in this rugged area of our country. Good job.....Frank

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Re: Squirrel Hunting Rig
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2010, 07:34:24 PM »
Has a real nice "warm" look.  Seems perfect for a day of ridge running!
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Re: Squirrel Hunting Rig
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2010, 07:52:59 PM »
 Great bag Gary, the horn looks just right with it. Nice work.

 Tim C.

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Re: Squirrel Hunting Rig
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2010, 05:31:27 AM »
Real Sharp :) :)

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Re: Squirrel Hunting Rig
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2010, 06:53:44 AM »
A squirrel hunting outfit aint complete without a squirrel dog.

This is my squirrel dog Sticky. He's treein squirrels in this picture.






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Offline Cory Joe Stewart

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Re: Squirrel Hunting Rig
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2010, 06:08:44 PM »
Very cool.

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Re: Squirrel Hunting Rig
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2010, 06:16:34 PM »
Good squirrel rig like pictured and a good dog and one could not ask for much more.  Good dog's worth more than the gun.

DP

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Re: Squirrel Hunting Rig
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2010, 09:17:49 PM »
Great horn, and great bag!   Wouldn't change a thing- nice proportions, pretty colour!