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Muzzle loader shot bag with integral shot measure
During a recent restoration of a Hawken replica, I decided to make a few items to go along with a fascinating rifle. The first of my projects was this shot pouch. The pouch is suede leather with an antler spout and plug and leather lacing. The plug was made to be used as a shot measure as well. An antler pick was also made from the same antler to clean the nipple on the rifle.
Historic riflemen carried shot as well as lead balls for ammunition. Shot was used to gather small game for meals in order to save the larger rounds for large game or protection.
The measuring cup on this was made to measure 185 gr (the approximate weight of a .490 caliber ball).
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