cwb4321 Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Hi, I mainly shoot clays. I have a bit of money spare so was wondering weather to buy a skeet vest or a hard case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddJob Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Skeet vest, helps mounting no end and makes you look like you know what you are doing Hard gun cases are pointless, should use a gun slipper safety instead and save you having to put your gun together every time. Edited July 23, 2012 by OddJob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Skeet vest for me as well, only time I use a hard case is if taking a gun to a rfd for checking / repair / alteration in case it needs to be sent away. Edited July 23, 2012 by BerettaSV10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Neither mate, you will need the mandatory clay shooting essentials, Snap caps and Barrel rest After those, you will need the matching skeet vest, hat, glasses and gloves Then you may want to consider a bum bag to keep your licence, choke gauge, choke tubes, wallet and phone in, and dont forget to hang a towel of the back of the belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 vest gets my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) :lol: :lol: Spot on Chris BB Spend the money on a shooting seat to take around,it can be quite a wait getting onto the stand far to many play the "choke game" Edited July 23, 2012 by Bluebarrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbox Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I wouldn't bother with a hard case myself BUT having bought a cheep gun slip that lasted all of two months before the stitching in the sharp-end started to open up, and I found out by a distinctive 'clink' noise as the edge of the barrel made contact with a stone path, I would (and have!) invest in a decent slip that has a reinforced barrel end. T box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwb4321 Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Neither! Skeet vests look silly!! (Tin hat on) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwb4321 Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Skeet vest you need to to sew lots of badges on as they help you shoot better and a towel clipped on the back with a spare loop for your matching cap and a pocket to put your 29 spare lenses for your shooting glasses in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
station Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Skeet vest for me as well, only time I use a hard case is if taking a gun to a rfd for checking / repair / alteration in case it needs to be sent away. Exactly the same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Skeet vest you need to to sew lots of badges on as they help you shoot better and a towel clipped on the back with a spare loop for your matching cap and a pocket to put your 29 spare lenses for your shooting glasses in Not to mention the little leather tab thingy that you fasten to the top of one of your shoes (maker's logo MUST be the same as your gun). Also, make sure that there are four safety pins fixed to the back of your jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry31 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 O dear why are some folk so sad if you are going to shoot clays then a skeet vest is a good investment dont listen to all the bs on here yes some do have pins cloths caps ect but its horses for courses. I never wear my skeet vest in the field by the same principle I dont shoot clays in camo. Believe it or not some top clay shooters have all the bits n bobs but shoot live as well and you dont hear them taking g the p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 I wear the same gear be it clay or bird shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Also, make sure that there are four safety pins fixed to the back of your jacket. Sorry,but that caused a smile.I wear a shooting waistcoat,which is green,has big cartridge pockets and doesn't look out of place on the clay ground nor a formal shoot.However,my nephew,who is 17,has matching gun,vest,hat,glasses,gloves and slip...all with the Beretta logo on them.Hopefully he'll grow out of it.I think he gets a bit embarrassed when I turn up in a Browning t-shirt(a present)and shoot with a Winchester. By all means get one,but personally I think they're greatly overpriced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 By all means get one,but personally I think they're greatly overpriced. I wouldn't be without mine on the clay ground, it does what it says on the tin. But, at the end of the day, it's a string vest with pockets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Seriously, I have worn one once, but found having the pockets full of cartridges, the weight pulled the vest down and I found it a bit uncomfortable and restrictive. I much prefer a belt/pouch on the hip. What other purpose do the vests have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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