New Jacket for Gameshooting

[Sako Hunter]

Can anyone recommend a new jacket for Game shooting, I currently have a Musto Whisper that is getting tired. Last week I went to my local outfitter in search of a new coat. Tried on the Barbour Endurance Range as the Musto's dont look to be as durable as they were.
Now I'm normally a size large (42 inch chest), now a large in Barbour would fit a Rhino, tried on a Medium, the arms were too short. I'm 6ft tall, 42 inch chest, and have a 32 inch waist so slim around the middle. Everything available these days seems to be built to fit the "fuller figure".

Can anyone advise a good, durable, waterproof jacket for game shooting that's suitable for the slimmer figure. Or do I just need to fatten up a little???

Has anyone any experience of the Harkilla Pro Hunter??

 

[Glendine]

Hi Sako hunter,

I have a harkila pro hunter and its great 10 out of 10. I would also suggest swazi I have one over 7 years now never let me down. For game shooting ie. looking the part try Harkila or Seeland. Really anything with goretex and you will be warm and happy.

Regards,
Glendine.

 

[Roedinator]

Schoffel regards pete

 

[Sako Hunter]

Cheers guys will have a look at those.

 

[nell]

Hi Sako,cant really help, but hope you dont mind me asking what you think of the Musto whisper,ive tried one on and really like the feel of it ,how would you rate it out of 10....

 

[RWC2010]

http://www.bushwear.co.uk/styles.php?ProductID=102422&ClassID=176 have a look at this

 

[DJC]

Can anyone recommend a new jacket for Game shooting, I currently have a Musto Whisper that is getting tired. Last week I went to my local outfitter in search of a new coat. Tried on the Barbour Endurance Range as the Musto's dont look to be as durable as they were.
Now I'm normally a size large (42 inch chest), now a large in Barbour would fit a Rhino, tried on a Medium, the arms were too short. I'm 6ft tall, 42 inch chest, and have a 32 inch waist so slim around the middle. Everything available these days seems to be built to fit the "fuller figure".

Can anyone advise a good, durable, waterproof jacket for game shooting that's suitable for the slimmer figure. Or do I just need to fatten up a little???

Has anyone any experience of the Harkilla Pro Hunter??

i have the lot jacket pants gloves and hat 12out of 10 DJC

 

[Virbius]

I had the same dilemma, and I eventually chose a Dubarry Bodkin. Tough as anything, warm, practical and a bit more tailored than other jackets - bit on the expensive side but I found a cheap local store. I then bought a lightweight Schoffel Ketton jacket for summer use - 100% water proof (proven on the highlands in August downpours), packs into its own internal pocket and very tough considering its weight.

 

[nuttyspaniel]

I use my 2 Stoney Creek smocks. The long sleeve shirt which is incredibly warm, shower proof and wind proof almost like a fleece. If needed Ill pop on the long bush coat which is storm proof and breathable. Even though they are smocks they look stylish for Game shooting. The 2 came from Bushwear and cost around £220 for the both.

nutty

 

[Sako Hunter]

Cheers guys, plenty of food for thought there. Will try a few of those on and see how I go.

 

[XYZ]

EasyJet flight to Berlin, vist the Frankonia store and buy the Wald & Forst Loden jacket for €99. Still works out cheaper than a big name brand.

http://www.frankonia.de/462344/3473...orst&displayType=gallery&articleNumber=211884

I got one two years ago, it's kept me warm and kept me dry. The hood is naff so you'll need a hat too but for value for money you can't beat it.

 

[Chris Rob]

I've just bought one of these, first impressions are quite favorable.


Country Supplies | Hoggs of Fife Strathmoor Lightweight Waterproof Shooting Jacket | Ariat Apparel

 

[Norfolk Lakey]

Hi Sako Hunter,

I dont have a Pro Hunter jacket, but have been wearing the Harkila High Pheasent coat for the last few years and it's the best coat I've ever had for shooting. 2 weeks ago I wore it all day in heavy rain and hail and I was dry and warm all day.

I have just purchased the Pro Hunter 12" boots and they are wonderfully comfortable, so if the coat is anything like the boots then i think it will be a good purchase. A friend of mine does have one and he really likes his.

Norfolk Lakey.