Speed Bags ??

Mike Stahle · 06-13-2010, 02:12 PM

Thinking about purchasing a small speed bag.
Not sure if I want to go with a cotton canvas or an all leather bag?
50 or 100 round capacity?
What would you guys suggest?

I really like the looks of these small speed bags:
http://www.griffinhowe.com/store/index.cfm?key=14

Thanks,

MIke

Harry Collins · 06-13-2010, 03:08 PM

Mike,

I have always wanted a leather speed bag. I do have one in canvas and like it. Go for the 100.

Harry

Mike Stahle · 06-13-2010, 03:51 PM

Thanks Harry,

I'm kind of leaning towards a cotton canvas bag.
Not so sure I want to take an expensive all leather bag
into the fields of briar patches where I some how inevitably
end up.

Dean Romig · 06-13-2010, 04:05 PM

Why are they called "speed bags" when they have a cover secured with a buckle?

Labowner · 06-13-2010, 04:47 PM

Try this site, I like there prices and have bought a gun case from them.

http://www.jeffsoutfitters.com/store...yid=63&panel=1

Joe Mason · 06-13-2010, 06:31 PM

I have an old english canvis and leather bag. how are they supposed to fit? the reason i ask mine has obviosly what is the original strap on it, if i wear it over my shoulder (across the chest) it ends up being about 3 inches under my armpit, it seems short to me? are speed bags supposed to be at chest level? dumb question that i dont know the answer to.....

Joe Mason · 06-13-2010, 06:41 PM

speed bag

Mike Stahle · 06-13-2010, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Mason

I have an old english canvis and leather bag. how are they supposed to fit? the reason i ask mine has obviosly what is the original strap on it, if i wear it over my shoulder (across the chest) it ends up being about 3 inches under my armpit, it seems short to me? are speed bags supposed to be at chest level? dumb question that i dont know the answer to.....

Definitely not a dumb question at all Joe. And that is great
looking bag ye got there.

Back in the days when I used to go to the muzzle loader shoots,
one of he big topic of discussions at times was the possibles bag,
and the proper wear of it.

Some always said high just under the arm pit and others said it
should hang at arms length.

I have no idea how the name speed bag came about.

I think it is a carry over from the muzzle loading shotgun era.

A shot gunners possibles bag if you will.

Mike

Great topic guys

Bill Murphy · 06-13-2010, 09:08 PM

Dean, that is a great question. The reason a "real" speed bag has a hinged lid is so it can be turned all the way back behind the bag and carried open. The gathered ends prevent spilling of shells when bending over to pick up game. That is why a speed bag has gathered ends and a shell pouch does not. You can't bend over if you carry shells in a shell bag. The speed bag strap is not buckled when in use, only when travelling from place to place. Some more intelligent speed bags have a stud and hole instead of the strap and buckle. Dean and I would probably prefer that system. Never buy a speed bag whose lid cannot be folded completely behind the bag. The maker obviously doesn't know how a speed bag is used. Some high quality bags do not have a hinge, but have a flap lid that is supple enough to fold behind the bag and stay in place. Please don't suggest velcro on a classic speed bag. I have a way too big collection of speed bags, but my favorite is a large Hulme bag that Hulme guru Chris donated to my gun club for a silent auction. Kevin McCormack double beaded the opening for me to make it the perfect bag. Chris is now considering the "double beaded" feature for production Hulme bags.

Mike Stahle · 06-15-2010, 06:06 AM

Made my decision, this is the one I ordered yesterday.

http://www.jeffsoutfitters.com/store...&categoryid=63

I figured I would go ahead, spend the extra money and get a good one.
The way I see it, I will only ever need one bag and it will last my lifetime
and then some.

Thanks for the great input all