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Offline Dennis Daigger

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Dixon and Sons powder/shot flask
« 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.


Offline Pukka Bundook

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Re: Dixon and Sons powder/shot flask
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Dixon and Sons powder/shot flask
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: Dixon and Sons powder/shot flask
« Reply #3 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

Offline Dennis Daigger

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Re: Dixon and Sons powder/shot flask
« Reply #4 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.



Offline Pukka Bundook

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Re: Dixon and Sons powder/shot flask
« Reply #5 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!


Offline Dennis Daigger

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Re: Dixon and Sons powder/shot flask
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2020, 06:21:57 PM »
Richard-looks like you have everything needed for a gentleman's day of shooting.  Great stuff.