Range Box for Muzzleloaders from repurposed Wood Case

[RonC]

I found what was a wall-mounted display case for nick-knacks. At least that was what I was told about its use. Made of plywood, it isn't authentic to the muzzleloader period, but it did supply me a foundation for modification into something useful.
Here it is after I had played around with it and made some changes. On the edge are pieces from our wood floor installation that serve to hold my sectional range rod.




Inside the left side of the box are the former top halves of wooden 3 x 5 card holders. They make great shelves and storage containers. The right half of the inside will eventually have pegs for attaching my muzzleloader pistols.


It ain't pretty, but may prove useful. Lots of small items will go in the top drawers. Hooks on the inside will hold short starters by leather thongs and, if I am shooting percussion, then they might hold cap dispensers.

Any ideas for modifications will be welcome!

Ron

[Ohio Joe]

I think it looks good, Ron.

I never sell the Range Box short. Though I may load from the pouch & horn, I always have that Range Box with me in the pickup in case something would come up and I'd have to take care of something or another.

[Hawken]

Here's mine:

Rangebox by Sharps Man, on Flickr

$22.00 from Lowes! I've tried wood....doesn't hold up! When this one wears out....I'll go get another!

[RonC]

I have a few tooboxes and fishing tackle boxes I could use. But I just couldn't bear using a plastic container as a range box. Silly, I know, and my shooting outfit is not period or historically correct (bluejeans or cargo shorts and t-shirt), but having something wood just felt better. It also means that I take way too many supplies that I really don't need.
Also, it gave me something to do while recovering from some surgery.
Ron

[Hawken]

I have a few tooboxes and fishing tackle boxes I could use. But I just couldn't bear using a plastic container as a range box. Silly, I know, and my shooting outfit is not period or historically correct (bluejeans or cargo shorts and t-shirt), but having something wood just felt better. It also means that I take way too many supplies that I really don't need.  :USA

[RonC]

Of course they are replica 1775 bluejeans.  
Ron

[Hank in WV]

I've gotten so comfortable shooting from my possibles bag that, that's all I use any more. Even on the rare occasion I go to a range and target shoot.

[Uncle Russ]

Going to the Range, I honestly think I would consider myself lost without my three (3) Range Boxes.
Now, If I'm going hunting that's a whole 'nuther story.

Going to the Range, for me, includes every thing from a Chronograph, lighted sky screens, a Spotting Scope, a roll of Targets, a couple Staplers, extra Staples, tools, brass hammer, brass drifts, punches, spring vise, Co2 dis-charger, extra Co2, and sometimes even Clothes Pins depending on which range I'm going to...and then I have to find a place to put the 'stuff' I need to actually shoot with, you know, stuff like ball, powder, patch, lube, short starter, range rod which all fits quite well in or on my bag.

Quite often two of the boxes will never leave the truck, but the truck never leaves without them.
Some hard lessons learned over the years tells me that Murphy's Law is alive and well.

It seldom fails that I don't hear, "Hey Russ...I'm glad you showed up, this, that, whatever is broke"

It's a heck of a lot easier for me to just go hunting!

Ron....I'm really starting to like that word you used..."repurposed", you a real word smith!
Sounds better, and beats the heck out of "I found this piece of junk lying around"....

Uncle Russ...

[RonC]

Gee, Uncle Russ, that sounds like my range boxes. CO2 discharger, range rod, can of slightly soapy water, tools, etc.

I am vastly experienced in the use of euphemisms, like "repurposed." For instance, if I had to "color the truth," in explaining something to my wife I also "committed terminological inexactitude." If we are arguing, we are having an "energetic exchange in which we engage, empathize and acknowledge.” Or when we are to be at a location at 6 pm and she is still in the shower at 5:45 pm, I complain that she is "chronologically challenged."

It is a useful skill, well worth developing. It can save your (my) life.
Ron

[Uncle Russ]

Gee, Uncle Russ, that sounds like my range boxes. CO2 discharger, range rod, can of slightly soapy water, tools, etc.

I am vastly experienced in the use of euphemisms, like "repurposed." For instance, if I had to "color the truth," in explaining something to my wife I also "committed terminological inexactitude." If we are arguing, we are having an "energetic exchange in which we engage, empathize and acknowledge.” Or when we are to be at a location at 6 pm and she is still in the shower at 5:45 pm, I complain that she is "chronologically challenged."

It is a useful skill, well worth developing. It can save your (my) life.

Ron, Ron, Ron....what's a mother to do?

Uncle Russ...

[greyhunter]

Found an old carpenters box with hinged lid. Added two leather straps to the sides to carry it and put all I thought I would need in it. If you look hard enough these old boxes are around in yard sales and antique shops, already aged!