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Offline Ironhand

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Round or Square?
« 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.

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Re: Round or Square?
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Round or Square?
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2022, 09:27:04 AM »
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IME, size is more important than shape...  8)
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Re: Round or Square?
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2022, 04:35:07 PM »
Personally, I prefer a square bottomed bag.  They seem easier to organize for me.
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Re: Round or Square?
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2022, 04:24:52 PM »
I have both but just don't have a preference.
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Re: Round or Square?
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2022, 10:10:24 AM »
I like square with a couple pouches rather than one big bag.
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Re: Round or Square?
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2022, 10:17:57 AM »
I tend to lose things in corners so it's  a round bottom for me.
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Re: Round or Square?
« Reply #7 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
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