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clickwhoosh

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First Horn Project
« on: December 21, 2020, 05:12:40 AM »
Well, I decided to take a stab at making a powder horn. Ordered 2 small 9" horns and this is the first. It is a gift for my brother who introduced me to the sport of traditional black powder hunting. I hope he enjoys it and has many years in the field with it.

The rear plug is about 40 % hollowed out to increase powder capacity. It has enough room for roughly 15 shots worth of FFF in his .50 Hawken. Essentially a day horn. The strap is from TOW and the plugs are made from maple.

Looking forward to getting started on the second horn, after Christmas.

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Offline rich pierce

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Re: First Horn Project
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2020, 05:24:42 AM »
That will make s very nice gift. Have you put any finish on the plug?
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Re: First Horn Project
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2020, 07:30:08 AM »
Turned out really nice.
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Offline Tim Crosby

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Re: First Horn Project
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2020, 06:29:37 PM »
 Good start, watch out...they are addictive.

   Tim C.
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Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: First Horn Project
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2020, 06:41:45 PM »
Very nice, especially for a first timer...your brother will love it!

Greg

PS...Tim’s right, you know... 8)
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Re: First Horn Project
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2020, 04:10:10 AM »
Thanks everyone. I really enjoyed this project and I can certainly see how this will become addicting. The rear plug and spout plug are made of maple. Not really knowing what finish to use, I just used tung oil. The only thing I would change, is utilizing a larger horn. But hey, there is always the next one.

I know there are many different size, and shaped horns. What size would you consider being the most common, and how much powder would that hold?

Anyhow, thanks again. and Merry Christmas.

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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: First Horn Project
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2020, 03:32:08 AM »
Keep up the good work. You'll get better and better.
Bob
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Offline Jeff Murray

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Re: First Horn Project
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2020, 04:54:09 AM »
A lot of shooters pick a horn that they like the look of - color, curve, left or right handed.  Size would depend on how you plan to use it, caliber/powder charge etc.  Hunting horns may be smaller, re-enactment horns larger.  If you want to scrimshaw it, larger gives you more design space.  You can always add a supply horn if you like a small horn.  Its mostly personal preference.
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