Shooting jacket recommendations

[alastair0903]

I am on the look out for a new jacket for my girlfriend to buy me for Christmas . As much as I liked the look of the Musto jacket I tryed on , the £400 price tag was a little keen for my liking .

Searching the internet I like the look of the seeland keepers jacket , but do not know where stocks them as I would really like to try one on before buying . ( near Chelmsford if possible )

The jacket will mainly be for driven days and occasionally beating so Ideally something Light and waterproof with plenty of pockets . Looking for some other recommendations and opinions of people with the seeland and jackets please

 

Thanks in advance

 

Alastair

[oldypigeonpopper]

hello, go on the seeland web site or importer they should have a stockist list

[martyn2233]

I have this Musto jacket and like it but cost £250

http://www.shootuk.co.uk/musto-macnab-jacket-buckthorn-tweed-print-p532408.html?gclid=CLbKy_Prp9ACFUcQ0wodbi0LgQ

[Savhmr]

Newer Seeland stuff doesn't seem to be enjoying the best rep for build quality. Lots reporting things like failed seems from nearly new. Fjallraven would be a good shout. Better made, tougher clothing and fit for purpose. Their Lappland, Timber-Buck (3-in-1) or Jacket nr68 would be worth a look. Swedteam also make some great clothing with lots of positive feedback, something like the Swedteam forest also worth considering.

[kyska]

I don't rate seeland anymore. I've just bought one of the deerhunter jackets and up to now, v impressed.

[R1nut]

I have been using a deer hunter for the past year and it's been very good. Sgc always seem to have offers on them.

[Beardo]

before i moved up the Harkila i had a Deerhunter jacket and it's still going strong, great clothes for the money

[reggiegun]

before i moved up the Harkila i had a Deerhunter jacket and it's still going strong, great clothes for the money

How do you rate the Harkila gear. I fancy the pro hunter jacket and trousers, but the price is putting me off, would be well sick ripping the pants trying to get over barbed wire fence with my short legs.

[oowee]

I have Seland and its hopeless. Now bought shooter King its V good so far.

[Dannyboy220]

I know I'm a peasant but I bought my Solognac jacket for about 50euros from Decathlon in France (think they do them here to)

I hate the cold and as such, have been known to work in a suit with trackies underneath. (I know, I'm a peasant and a wimp!)

Anyway I've never once been cold in it and shoot all year round so it's got my recommendation.

 

Dan.

[Scully]

Mate has the complete Harkila outfit ( except boots) which comprises of trousers, jacket, gaiters and hat. He looks a right plonker in it all, albeit a dry and very warm plonker.

However, he is aware that pushing through heavy cover including briars, gorse and such, the goretex membrane is likely to get punctured.

If you are willing to wait until the January sales, J. Norris often has end of season sales with big discounts, which is how I come about most of my Musto gear.

[welshwarrior]

Harkilla kit is good but I find the trousers a touch warm for anything but high seat work.

[alastair0903]

Thanks for all your input , I can rule out seeland then .

[figgy]

Have a look on the sportsmans gun centre website they usually have some deals on clothing.

[Chris Bb]

I know I'm a peasant but I bought my Solognac jacket for about 50euros from Decathlon in France (think they do them here to)

I hate the cold and as such, have been known to work in a suit with trackies underneath. (I know, I'm a peasant and a wimp!)

Anyway I've never once been cold in it and shoot all year round so it's got my recommendation.

 

Dan.

 

Which one?

[Highlandladdie]

Have a look on the sportsmans gun centre website they usually have some deals on clothing.

Aye it's whether it'll ever be in stock. Bought gear from there, waited a month for it. It never arrived, so phoned them up. Item not going to be in stock for 6 more months!!!

[TIGHTCHOKE]

Never had a problem with Sportsman Gun Centre, some great deals over the years.

 

Last parcel turned up on Thursday.

[Beardo]

I love the Harkila Pro Hunter jacket and trousers - had them for 6 or 7 years now and they're still faultless - not cheap but worth the money. Trousers are too warm for Summer, but excellent Spring/Autumn/Winter.

If you keep your eyes open, quite often they appear on here (i picked mine up for half the retail price) or in sales. Very hard wearing, they've never let me down.

I can't find it at the mo, but there was a fieldsports tv show where they went to the Harkila factory.

[Shotguneddy]

I know I'm a peasant but I bought my Solognac jacket for about 50euros from Decathlon in France (think they do them here to)

I hate the cold and as such, have been known to work in a suit with trackies underneath. (I know, I'm a peasant and a wimp!)

Anyway I've never once been cold in it and shoot all year round so it's got my recommendation.

 

Dan.

Bought the one your on about for my dad's Christmas present, £85 with vat, nice strong warm coat perfect fitting with inside body fleece that u can take on and off,

[Dannyboy220]

Pics are too big to download but mine is a wetland camo type. No pull out fleec but fleece lined.

It works for me.

[Redgum]

Never had a problem with Sportsman Gun Centre, some great deals over the years.

 

Last parcel turned up on Thursday.

 

found them real helpful, ordered a cut price deer hunter 5 in 1 Montana jacket which was miles to big, they did me a real good deal on a Deerhunter smallville which is excellent plus they credited me postage on the returned Montana.

[Highlandladdie]

 

found them real helpful, ordered a cut price deer hunter 5 in 1 Montana jacket which was miles to big, they did me a real good deal on a Deerhunter smallville which is excellent plus they credited me postage on the returned Montana.

Glad it worked out for you both. It's never all bad.

 

I have a Musto tech tweed jacket, it's excellent to shoot with. Big cartridge pockets, hand warmers, and plenty movement for mounting the gun. It is a bit light and I like to wear a fleece gilet underneath. Deals to be had in that model too. I've seen them below £300.

 

I also have a waxed cotton barbour. Tbh it's my go to jacket, does everything I need. Waterproofing lasts longer than the wash in stuff too. Can be had for £200.

[alastair0903]

Think I am siding with Musto at this rate , maybe a tactical tweed one . Has anyone any recommendations for good stockist in Essex , I really want to try theses jackets before spending so much ?

[ChrisPCarter]

I've got quite a bit of Harkila gear and love it.

The Pro Hunter jacket and trousers are very good and extremely tough and hard wearing with a fantastic guarantee. As someone else said, being goretex they are too warm for summer but great the rest of the year and keep me toasty in the snow. Unless you are very careless on barbed wire I don't think you will ever rip them. I've had them years and they are still in great condition.

 

I've just bought their Torridon tweed and goretex coat, sports jacket, waistcoat and breeks over the last year so depending on your point of view I either look rather dapper, or a right Charlie - probably both. The coat alone has a silly RRP of £600 but I got it in sales for £250 which is still a lot but well worth it I think. Same with the other bits from sales or eBay less than half price.

It's taken me many years to pluck up the courage to wear breeks but with my old hammer gun over my shoulder I am enjoying the history and tradition of it all!

The only downside is my 15 year old daughter says if I ever wear them around her she will disown me! Ha ha!

[psycho]

Harkila pro hunter mark 2 jacket with the mark 1 trousers you can't go wrong..it is the best.buy the best buy once. I look forward to cold bad weather as I am always warm and dry