A good trap line also saves on powder and lead. I hunt on the way back each day after checking my trap line. If I have meat enough to eat from the trap line, then I don't need to hunt. But if my traps for larger game are empty, then there is still a chance of getting something on the way back home.
Also I always carry some fishing tackle for set lines or regular fishing with a pole.
My Powder Horn.
Two of five Gunpowder Wallets.
The Ball Bag which I carry in my shot pouch.
Lead carried in the knapsack.
Lead ladle and two moulds. One for ball, and one for goose shot.
Fishing tackle carried in my belt pouch.
I imagine that you use lesser charges than a lot of guys over here. A lot of folks seem to think that you should always shoot a maximum charge. As you know, that's foolishness.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. Thanks for all that explanation. I'm filing it away for future novels. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's right Gorges, not quite sure what all that is about. Being a real man perhaps? :)
ReplyDeleteKeith.