Roughshot Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Heading of to Florida next week and intend on going to Bass Pro. Stumbled across one of their stores last year with so much variety at such a good price I was unsure what to get . Want a camo suit for general roughshooting any good ones in mind? Any other good gear you have had experience with boots, waders, leggings etc would be a great help Also I have a .22 that only gets used during the summer for rabbits want to buy a sight for it can I buy one in America without a liscence.Assuming they are cheaper in the states? Allways just used the iron sights Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Whatever you buy, don't forget you have to get it home and excess luggage charges are high. Also remember to remove all labels and packaging, then if you are stopped by Customs (albeit unlikely) you can claim you took them with you. I had a problem once with a couple of new fishing reels that I left in their boxes. Customs made me pay all the duties on them when I came home and they were not cheap any more. Their net/ghillie cammo suits are good, hard wearing and don't weigh hardly anything. If you go fishing, or know anyone that does, then reels and line , especially braid, is very cheap comparatively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_HMR Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...018000_400-18-1 Got pair of these and they are brilliant best thing is that they are a soft fabric so they're completely silent yet completely waterproof dont get to hot in them either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Look to buy from US manufacturers, do you homework before you go, comparing their prices to ours. But you should be able to save a packet on anything Leupold, Burris, Bushnell etc. I made a saving on a Leica Rangefinder last week and normally European stuff isn't that cheap in the US, but the £/$ rate is very favourable at the moment. Fill yer boots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughshot Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Thanks lads Might visit their site and make a small list Great tip about the labels Cranfield. Last year I saw people having to remove stuff from their case because of excess luggage. Im bringing **** all clothes so I have plenty of room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Baitrunners at under half the UK price Off to Alaska in August, having looked at the prices in Basspro I know I should have chosen Orlando. Plus side is I can stock up on proper thermal socks etc as I have some from an Alaskan out fitter that are amazing. Good point regarding the labels Cranfeild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 That bass pro shop in Orlando is a real sweetie shop. I bought a couple of high end fly rods ( Loomis and Sage) that were well under half the UK price. Some optics are a lot cheeper, but european brands like Leica and Swarovski aren't that much cheaper. Enjoy your tour, and take the plastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 I strongly urge you to purchase the legendary 'chameleon suit' and if you PM Pavman he will fill you in on its effectiveness Or you could ask NTTF LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughshot Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 The shop in Orlando is great. I didnt know about it last year so when I found it I was in shock there wa so much to choose from and so cheap Going to stock up this year though. They have a sale on the 4th of July so might go then although I would imagin its going to be hectic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughshot Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Just googled the chameleon suit looks some kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Turkey vests at Bass pro are the danglers, especially if you like to shoot pigeon/duck/rabbit/deer/fox and don`t want to take a hide and therefore are more mobile. They are a padded seat and backrest all in a vest which takes loads of gear with you. I love mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby t Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 if it were me id b writing a list from the internet from bass pro and cabelas then when your there get your room number and send adress back home get some one to express mail from them to your apartment. and then stuff it in your suitcase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 I strongly urge you to purchase the legendary 'chameleon suit' and if you PM Pavman he will fill you in on its effectiveness Or you could ask NTTF LB And guess what pavman flys out to the good ol USA next week for a lads weekend, and a Police concert, front 10 rows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBill Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Basspro- what a shop! A must see is upstairs- the hunting lodge display with a camo bed, duvet, curtains etc. Buy them and you'll never need a hide again. Shooting from the comfort of your own bed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunk Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Turkey vests at Bass pro are the danglers, especially if you like to shoot pigeon/duck/rabbit/deer/fox and don`t want to take a hide and therefore are more mobile. They are a padded seat and backrest all in a vest which takes loads of gear with you.I love mine. Just done a search on that. Interesting piece of equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snipe Hunter Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Having lived here in Florida for better than forty years I have made more than a few trips to the BPS stores in Orlando and Destin. There's a third one In Atlanta that is just as close to me as the Orlando store. I feel like I am surrounded by them. I buy more at Bass Pro for fishing than hunting but there is so much stuff it takes about eight laps to see everything. Enjoy your trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 I was in the BasPro shop in Macon, Georgia a month or so ago and having visited quite a few of their other locations, I would have to say its the biggest and best, especially with the range of boats and other outdoor vehicles they have there. We have nothing comparable in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death from below Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Whatever you buy, don't forget you have to get it home and excess luggage charges are high.Also remember to remove all labels and packaging, then if you are stopped by Customs (albeit unlikely) you can claim you took them with you. I had a problem once with a couple of new fishing reels that I left in their boxes. Customs made me pay all the duties on them when I came home and they were not cheap any more. Their net/ghillie cammo suits are good, hard wearing and don't weigh hardly anything. If you go fishing, or know anyone that does, then reels and line , especially braid, is very cheap comparatively. Says it all really.......tonnes of cocaine coming through without any hitch....and customs make you pay excess on fishing reels.......you hard core crim that you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.