Finally, I have a small Priming Horn.

[Adam Helmer]

Today, I went to the local perpetual yard sale shop in town and got a box of "junk" for $.50. In the cigar box were 3 rear sights for rifles of some sort and a small cow's (goat?) horn about 5 inches long and all hollowed out inside.

I recalled a recent "Muzzle Blasts" magazine article about Flintlock Priming Horns used on this frontier area I reside in. I went to my shop and cut out a wood plug for the large end and glued it in place. I put 3 brass screws into it for added measure. For the small end, I whittled a removeable plug and drilled a hole into the far end for the thong teather.

I now have a small priming horn for 4F Goex to service my flinters afield. This is in time for our flintlock deer season opener this Friday.

Adam

[Mr. 16 gauge]

I have a bunch of muzzleloading projects in the works....a priming 'horn" is one of them (actually, I'm planning on making it out of some mule deer antler I have left over after making some knives). I'd like to find one of those spring loaded spouts like I have on my brass primer....I'm planning on checking the local black powder shop next time I'm there (It's about 50 miles away).

[Adam Helmer]

Mr. 16 gauge,

Yes a spring loaded measure would be great. I just have a small wooden plug and can get by with it for priming.

I like making stuff and have my loyal hound for assistance in all endeavours.

Adam