Royboy Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Ive been invited to a driven day shoot and was wondering what i had to wear. Will i have to go out and buy new clothes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Doesn't need to be expensive - pair of mole skin trousers, shirt and tie and a non camo coat! I would only spend big if you are likely to do this on a regular basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Why not contact your host and enquire as to what dress code is expected? Not all shoots insist on tweeds and breeks, but camo may not be acceptable. Some shoots forbid cartridge belts, others don't bother. Ask; and you will find out. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q West Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Why not contact your host and enquire as to what dress code is expected? Not all shoots insist on tweeds and breeks, but camo may not be acceptable. Some shoots forbid cartridge belts, others don't bother. Ask; and you will find out. webber What's the reason for not allowing cartridge belts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 What's the reason for not allowing cartridge belts? Not the done thing old boy! webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclestuffy Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 You will also want to find out what the keeper/beaters tips are for the day as they can vary. May sound obvious but semi-autos are not particularly welcome on most shoots however this depends on the local rules - if they do allow them then they might insist on having a red tag that goes in the chamber space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 What's the reason for not allowing cartridge belts? 'Tradition' innit (Remember what 'tradition' did to fox hunting though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Not the done thing old boy! webber never ever heard of that and I beat on some fairly smart shoots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 never ever heard of that and I beat on some fairly smart shoots. Me either We have bought some days on tasty estates on Exmoor, one or two of the guns use belts and its never been an issue? I dont like belts myself but thats another story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 (edited) What's the reason for not allowing cartridge belts? so the snobs can have yer pants down easier. old boy. Edited December 6, 2010 by markbivvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Have never heard the 'cartridge belt' thing to be honest,but like someone said,get in touch with your host and ask.Some shoots insist on ties,garters,the whole nine yards,others don't.Auto's are usually a no-no,unless you have a specific recoil problem,but it's not out of place to ask if there's anything you're unsure of.Enjoy yourself. Ensure you don't run out of cartridges....a big no-no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Cartridge belts have no place on a driven shoot. For a start they only hold 25, not much use when one expects to fire 250 on the first drive. If your loader turns up wearing one send him home as he is obviously a cad, most likely of Sicilian extraction and not be trusted . Because of their very design a bandoleer must be worn round the waist, not good on a rainy day as one can not reach and extract cartridges whilst wearing a waterproof coat and to wear the horrid thing over ones coat would spoil the lines of the tailoring and accentuate ones rather portly physic. No, a gentleman always uses a cartridge bag. Preferably one passed down from ones grandfather and in need of a little love and attention from ones saddler. However, if you intend to turn up and shoot using your trusty Hatstand escort wearing your light blue shell suit together with the TK Max cammo jacket and the flashing Nike pumps your Mother in Law bought you for your birthday then I suppose wearing a cartridge belt won't matter. Whatever you do remember one thing...............enjoy yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Lot of guys wear cammo these days to realtree everywhere! Personally I like some face paint too black and green under the eyes !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecooper1 Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 What's the reason for not allowing cartridge belts? so the snobs can have yer pants down easier. old boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted December 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Ive been told camo is ok but i think ill just go and buy some moal skin pants and shirt anyway so i dont look out of place. Also to look good in the pub later ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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