Speed Bags ??

[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.....

[Joe Mason]

speed bag

[Mike Stahle]

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]

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]

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

[Bill Murphy]

Wow. I have to have one of those. The heavily gathered ends are the best I've seen. You should almost be able to stand on your head without spilling shells. I have no idea how big it is, I just know I need one. One of the regular vendors at double gun events, "theleatherman.net", is making, at my request, a small speed bag that is worn on the belt like a shell pouch. The advantage to this item is that we can bend over without spilling shells. I didn't check on the progress of this new item when I saw him at the Northeast Shoot. I'm sure we'll see him at the Vintagers. He makes a nice speed bag and other items.

[Mike Stahle]

When I get it I will post measurements and a couple of pictures.

[DDowner]

Thanks Mike, I like Bill can't live without one. Please make a post with dimensions, I'm interested in one that will hold about a hundred shells.