Making a Powder Measure Out of an Antler

Drilling out an antler point as a quick powder measure.
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[@markheiligenthal1280]

I like seeing you make the things you need for muzzleloader fun.

[@thesquirreltail4570]

Glad you enjoyed

[@shihanjulio]

Dude, nget a spring- loaded center punch!!!! Great video.

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[@1stminnsharpshooters341]

great project, thanks for sharing your craftsmanship Squirrel Tail. *LIKED* the video and keep them coming. --LT

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Glad you enjoyed it

[@Chris-SS]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

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[@Peter-od7op]

Love your vdo

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[@terryqueen3233]

When you were building the Powderhorn I was already thinking about a piece of antler for the powder measurer and I'll also thought about tapering it off as you did although I was thinking of tapering a little more. I would also like to incorporate it in the plug in the top. It may not match to begin with but I'll make it match. I was also thinking of the rosettes you know the bottom of the antlers where they go in the head I think they would look pretty cool using those and lastly but not lately making one for all of the ammunition that you use or at least shotguns you can reload shotguns in the field if you run out of loaded shells. Anyway it's just an idea thanks for going through the process and given me ideas. Have a great day and stay safe! TQ out

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[@christopherhaas7739]

Do you have any info on surviving 18th century examples of this type of measure?

[@thesquirreltail4570]

Not in particular the book powderhorns and there architecture by Madison grant has photos they definitely did exist

[@pamtnman1515]

Lots of historic examples exist in museums and shown in books

[@mosin_boi]

What was the bit size?

[@thesquirreltail4570]

Just under 3/8

[@mosin_boi]

@@thesquirreltail4570 thank you. O just made my powder