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Craftsmanship => Accoutrements => Topic started by: Ironhand on March 24, 2022, 10:31:49 PM

Title: Round or Square?
Post by: Ironhand on March 24, 2022, 10:31:49 PM

I plan on making myself a new hunting pouch. Looking at historical examples I notice that some are square bottomed and some are rounded. What, if any, are the pros and cons of each style.

Thanks
Ironhand

Title: Re: Round or Square?
Post by: rollingb on March 25, 2022, 06:55:34 AM

I like a round bottomed bag when I'm carrying loose balls in my shooting bag, as they naturally gravitate to the center of the bag as they are being used up.  :)  :bl th up

Other than that, I don't find much difference between the two types.

Title: Re: Round or Square?
Post by: PetahW on March 25, 2022, 09:27:04 AM

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IME, size is more important than shape...  8)

Title: Re: Round or Square?
Post by: Bigsmoke on March 25, 2022, 04:35:07 PM

Personally, I prefer a square bottomed bag.  They seem easier to organize for me.

Title: Re: Round or Square?
Post by: Hanshi on March 31, 2022, 04:24:52 PM

I have both but just don't have a preference.

Title: Re: Round or Square?
Post by: KDubs on April 01, 2022, 10:10:24 AM

I like square with a couple pouches rather than one big bag.
 Kevin

Title: Re: Round or Square?
Post by: Nessmuk on April 01, 2022, 10:17:57 AM

I tend to lose things in corners so it's  a round bottom for me.

Title: Re: Round or Square?
Post by: Ohio Joe on April 01, 2022, 10:55:35 AM

I've made and used both and have found that just a slight "semi" round corner works better for me.  :shake