Welcome to the TMA - the Traditional Muzzleloading Association

The TMA is always free to access: totally non-profit and therefore no nagging for your money, no sponsors means no endless array of ads to wade through, and no "membership fees" ever required. Brought to you by traditional muzzleloaders with decades of wisdom in weaponry, accoutrements, and along with 18th and 19th century history knowledge of those times during the birth our nation, the United States of America.

!!! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ AN IMPORTANT TMA MESSAGE !!!

Author Topic: Round or Square?  (Read 4475 times)

Online Ironhand

  • TMA Forum Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 242
  • Total likes: 17
  • TMA Member: Supporting Member # 664, Expiration 5/4/2019
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.

Thanks
Ironhand
Place your clothes and your weapons where you can find them in the dark.

   Lazarus Long

Online rollingb

  • TMA Admin
  • ****
  • Posts: 7166
  • Total likes: 328
  • TMA Founder
  • TMA: Founder
  • TMA Member: TMA Charter Member#6
  • Location: Northwest KS
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.
"An honest man is worth his weight in gold"
For only $1.25 per-month, you too can help preserve our traditional muzzleloading heritage.
TMA Founder
TMA Charter Member #6

Offline PetahW

Re: Round or Square?
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2022, 09:27:04 AM »
.

IME, size is more important than shape...  8)
NRA Life Member since 1971
USAF Vet (Vietnam era)
Boy Scouts of America

EVERYONE HAS A HIDDEN TALENT THEY DIDN"T KNOW ABOUT UNTIL TEQUILA...

Online Bigsmoke

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.
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest Up to God.

BigSmoke - John Shorb
TMA Charter Member #150  
NRA - Life
Coeur d'Alene Muzzleloaders - Life

Offline Hanshi

Re: Round or Square?
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2022, 04:24:52 PM »
I have both but just don't have a preference.
Young guys should hang out with old guys; old guys know stuff.

Online KDubs

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.
 Kevin
TMA Idaho rep.
USAF Medic 1982-1992  Aim High

Offline Nessmuk

  • TMA Admin
  • ****
  • Posts: 1285
  • Total likes: 462
  • 2019 thru 2026 Postal Match Director
  • TMA Member: TMA Contributing Member #821
  • Location: OK
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.
I'm  not  H/C or P/C or even a particularly  good shot but I have a hell of a good time!

Dedicated to the TMA.
Join us, Friend

Offline Ohio Joe

  • TMA BoD
  • ****
  • Posts: 7637
  • Total likes: 306
  • TMA Founder / Charter Member# 8
  • TMA Member: Founder
  • Location: Nebraska
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
Chadron Fur Trade Days Rendezvous / "Ol' Candle Snuffer"
"Museum of the Fur Trade" Chadron, Nebraska