Stuart L Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Has anyone any suggestions as to how to rest an O/U in a hide. I am thinking about fishing rod rests but can only study pictures on-line as there is no coarse fishing (ie. no appropriate tackle shops ) in our neck of the woods. I am sure someone must have a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Forum member Sparkie sells gun rests, I bought a couple, well made & very useful they are too. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 easy enough to make up .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 On the Bay of E they advertise cheap plastic spring clamps, great for holding a camo net against the hide poles and you can rest a gun in the "V" bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner269 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) Get a bank stick and a screw in quiver-tip head. These are adjustable for the angle you can set them at, I've used one for years, but only when in the hide on my own!! Edited February 18, 2012 by gunner269 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 On the Bay of E they advertise cheap plastic spring clamps, great for holding a camo net against the hide poles and you can rest a gun in the "V" bit. Thats exactly what I use, with a piece of plastic on the ground to protect the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Thats exactly what I use, with a piece of plastic on the ground to protect the gun. Same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 On the Bay of E they advertise cheap plastic spring clamps, great for holding a camo net against the hide poles and you can rest a gun in the "V" bit. Up there for thinking, down there for dancing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tignme Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I use my ******* spanners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Same here and here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A L A N Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Hi, Saw these on E-Bay : http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1555.l2649 Attaches to one of the Hide Poles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Am I the only one that just props it up against the net, leant against a pole ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Am I the only one that just props it up against the net, leant against a pole ...... No your not the only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I use a sandwich clamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Plinker Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 I use one of these and therefore puts no stress on the netting or poles, works perfectly. It has a 'kicker plate' to push it into the ground with your boot. http://www.a1decoy.co.uk/gun-stand-rifleshotgun-rest-225-p.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Has anyone any suggestions as to how to rest an O/U in a hide. I am thinking about fishing rod rests but can only study pictures on-line as there is no coarse fishing (ie. no appropriate tackle shops ) in our neck of the woods. I am sure someone must have a good idea. Sit with it across your lap, then you back hand is all ready on the stock then slide the other hand to the fore end….. That way you will keep your movement to a minimum. None of this reaching forward as you will drop your head to check where the net is tangled around the gun, then you will take your eye of the bird…. Fortunately being a left handed shooter I can sit in a double hide with a right handed shooter and both guns face away from each other…. TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 I never let my gun out of my hands whilst I am in the hide. I sit with it across my thighs with my hands on the semi pistol grip ready for action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Am I the only one that just props it up against the net, leant against a pole ...... Nope Helps when using proper hide poles which go far enough in to the dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD1927 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 I use one of these and therefore puts no stress on the netting or poles, works perfectly. It has a 'kicker plate' to push it into the ground with your boot. http://www.a1decoy.c...-rest-225-p.asp Friend of mine works in a fabrication shop knocked one up for the price of a couple of pints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) I never let my gun out of my hands whilst I am in the hide. I sit with it across my thighs with my hands on the semi pistol grip ready for action. You never take a leak? Edit: Not in the hide, I suppose lol Edited September 3, 2012 by humperdingle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 If the birds are coming in thick and fast of course I take a leak in the hide, why wouldn't I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 If the birds are coming in thick and fast of course I take a leak in the hide, why wouldn't I? +1 TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 I never let my gun out of my hands whilst I am in the hide. I sit with it across my thighs with my hands on the semi pistol grip ready for action. Nope Helps when using proper hide poles which go far enough in to the dirt. You never take a leak? Edit: Not in the hide, I suppose lol If the birds are coming in thick and fast of course I take a leak in the hide, why wouldn't I? Naw, I was just wondering how you take a leak without letting go of the gun. I need both hands for that job... Big boy and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Naw, I was just wondering how you take a leak without letting go of the gun. I need both hands for that job... Big boy and all that. what do you hold it in two hands and wee over one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Naw, I was just wondering how you take a leak without letting go of the gun. I need both hands for that job... Big boy and all that. Well just for a second or two I do let go of the gun but I can manage my equipment with one hand thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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