Fielder Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I'm looking to get my first clay shooting vest as i seem to be shooting more regularly these days. Does anyone have any recommendations on what to go for and / or what to look out for? do the more expensive vests offer anything the cheaper vests do not? I would also love to hear any suggestions too. (sorry if this has been asked many times before, i have had a look at some of the older posts but still had some questions) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Buy something that will fit over some extra layers for the winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker56 Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I bought a beretta vest off ebay it was £58 which included postage and came with beretta's gel recoil pad (normally £15-£20 on its own) which fits into the vest so if you needed extra recoil protection it's an added bonus . The quality of the vest is very good, I'm not too sure about the quality of the cheaper ones available sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I bought a Deerhunter skeet vest from Marsh Country Supplies for £15. It has lasted 2 years without a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 TRY TOP GUN SKEET VESTS HAD ONE NOW FOR FOUR YEARS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 musto are always TOP quality, i got 2 - 1 jacket and 1 waistcoat had them for 2 years, nothing wrong with them, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Personally i wouldnt buy a skeet vest unless it had the leather shoulder strip down it, I had an all fabric one once but i just couldnt get on with it ! They are expensive but i still have my first one which is 15 + years old now so worth the money if you look after them ! ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 i have a beretta one in the for sale, the wife has fitted a neopreme piece inside for shooting it works a treat and its extra large for the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 try googling wested very good quality about £45 also they do a full leather one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fielder Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Thankyou for the feedback chaps, I will look at the suggested brands and see what fits best, It's good to see some of the cheaper ones holding up well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 if your a big guy theres 2 nice musto's in the for sale section, jacket and skeet vest similiar to what i use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonix Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Where is this for sale section? I can only see the guns for sale?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Hi pal , I think it because your still a new member on here so you won't be able to see the other sales section just yet, it won't be long though I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonix Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) Oh I see! Thanks for the heads up. Maybe its a time related thing then?! Shame really. Being a newbie to the sport, i'm in the market for new/used equipment like this. Edited October 1, 2013 by simonix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Just use a seeland vest not exactly a skeet vest but looks nice on the top of a Barbour shirt and it has cartridge box pockets ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Personally i wouldnt buy a skeet vest unless it had the leather shoulder strip down it, I had an all fabric one once but i just couldnt get on with it ! I totally agree. The cheap one I bought has a leather front but was in a sale and should have been closer to £40. I've had a look and they only have them left in XS sizes. One thing that I have found useful is that it has a press stud hoop to hold ear defenders. It is worth checking if it has a pocket for a recoil pad. I'm new to clays and don't always hold the gun correctly. I bruise easily and found a bit of high density foam helps a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Just use a seeland vest not exactly a skeet vest but looks nice on the top of a Barbour shirt and it has cartridge box pockets ... Be careful, I made the faux pas of adding a blue cravat to my Harris tweed summer outfit and got forcefully expelled from the club house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Just my view, I don't see the point in wearing a vest. Wear a t-shirt/top/jacket that fits and the gun butt slide nicely on. I use a hip pouch for cartridges or a separate carry bag, as putting them in a vest pocket just pills your shoulder down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) Be careful, I made the faux pas of adding a blue cravat to my Harris tweed summer outfit and got forcefully expelled from the club house. think we move in different circles old fruit we don't have a clubhouse , we use the carboots to sit in , we carry the trap down to the field , most of who I shoot with are ex miners so plenty of swearing and spitting , We play offground tigs if we get bored as there's plenty of trees to climb , Shout pull for your mate before he has loaded the gun as old les the trapper is deaf as a post , Swear shout and change carts for 40gram 3s whilst admiring your friends Baikal , Farting comps depending on what you had from the takeaway saturday night , Keep saying pair miss this really winds one of the old boys up , Safety is always maintained more probably than any club though , Best part is most of the old boys using there 30 yr old lanber s could blind half of the hooray Henry's from there posh clay clubs Edited October 2, 2013 by delburt0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 think we move in different circles old fruit we don't have a clubhouse , we use the carboots to sit in , we carry the trap down to the field , You posh ******! We sit on old cow pats in a septic tanks abandoned on a stagnant marsh. We don't use clays or guns, we just throw rocks in the air and shout BANG at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 You posh ******! We sit on old cow pats in a septic tanks abandoned on a stagnant marsh. We don't use clays or guns, we just throw rocks in the air and shout BANG at them. what u averaging out of 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 About half, I'm looking at using an old kitchen roll with some holes poked in it instead of the old toilet roll to improve my pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 About half, I'm looking at using an old kitchen roll with some holes poked in it instead of the old toilet roll to improve my pattern.brill you will have to come ply with us on a Sunday morning, wear your playing out clothes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 brill you will have to come ply with us on a Sunday morning, wear your playing out clothes though. Back on topic...... Just my view, I don't see the point in wearing a vest. Each to their own. I find having a cartridge bag with 100 carts on one hip uncomfortable. Rarely are things necessary, just nice to have. Joking aside. I think some blokes just like to dress up. At my local shooting ground you get everything from trainers and jeans up to full traditional shooting outfits. No one seems to take much notice and it isn't linked to ability. I think it just goes with the sport. Some see it as a bit of fun, others as an obsession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Back on topic...... Each to their own. I find having a cartridge bag with 100 carts on one hip uncomfortable. Rarely are things necessary, just nice to have. Joking aside. I think some blokes just like to dress up. At my local shooting ground you get everything from trainers and jeans up to full traditional shooting outfits. No one seems to take much notice and it isn't linked to ability. I think it just goes with the sport. Some see it as a bit of fun, others as an obsession. I too would find 100 cartridges in a hip pouch uncomfortable. Infact, I can only fit 50-60 max in mine. If I'm shooting more/practicing, then just carry the rest in a separate cartridge bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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