A1 decoy high seat

[thefoxandthe.243]

Whos got one and what are they like?
I'm thinking about getting one for a foxing permission where I need a bit of height, I usually stand on top of hayledge bales but there aren't any there at the moment.

Are they easy to strip back down into sections as I would have to remove it each time I've been otherwise it would disappear, and would it all fit into the tub of a double cab L200?

Thanks

 

[Oh6]

If you mean the folding one, then don't.

I have one that I picked up at a good price second hand. The quality isn't great and viable shooting angles are very restricted.

Until Bushwear stopped selling the freestanding kit for their Panther highseat that was a much better option.

 

[Rural Management Services]

If you mean the £100 odd single lean too one then I can confirm it will fit in the back of an L200 semi built.

What I will say is it will last about 2 years before bits start to rust and drop off.

 

[viking90]

You can tell by the prices they'll be the finest grade tissue thin Chinesium, or some folding ladders from B&Q with a seat on top lol

 

[Bavarianbrit]

Buy one new and if steel fill the channels with some/any old paint then drain it out, it helps to fight the Chinese syndrome.

 

[thefoxandthe.243]

From these comments I think I'll just buy some box section and make my own. At least then I can make to my own spec and know it will last.
Thanks

 

[Rhodesianjess]

I've got 2 of the telescopic ladder jobs that I use when a temporary high seat needs to be used. Had them few years now,no problems with rot or rust, sturdy enough made.
One problem only - if you're of a robust build, not good. I'm just over 6 foot but only 13 stone. My underkeeper is shorter but ahem heavier and he has trouble getting into the seat.
Otherwise they are a good bit of kit for the occasional time I use them. Fold down the seat and telescope the ladder, I carry them like a Bergen, no problems.

 

[jaffa]

I would like to buy a telescopic high seat but they want £45 to send it to inverness .
Are they really that heavy?

 

[Kjf]

Dont bother they are bobbins , you will be buying another in a couple of seasons

Spend your cash with hunters forge on here , they will fit in a pick.up.or estate car with the seats folded down ,and are 2 sections and 2 bolts to erect ,fully galvanised

I think I paid about 150 for mine

Kjf

 

[jaffa]

Thanks kjf
I will look into that .
Regards
Jaffa

 

[viking90]

This example will no doubt be relative to some. You go out and spend 150 quid on a high seat made by 8 year olds in a shanghai sweatshop only to sit in it with your £7k blaser R8 fud stick and ridiculously expensive swarovski scope. That's a lot of money to drop onto the floor if that seat fails, not to mention what would happen to you

 

[Island]

This example will no doubt be relative to some. You go out and spend 150 quid on a high seat made by 8 year olds in a shanghai sweatshop only to sit in it with your £7k blaser R8 fud stick and ridiculously expensive swarovski scope. That's a lot of money to drop onto the floor if that seat fails, not to mention what would happen to you

Just to satisfy my curiosity is it only Blaser rifles that are "fud sticks", or do other manufacturers count with some of their more expensive models? The Sauer 404 XTC for example, or perhaps a custom rifle built on a Barnard or Defiance action? What about traditional "english best" types, such as the Rigby Highland Stalker or a Purdey for example?

Asking for a friend...

 

[viking90]

Just to satisfy my curiosity is it only Blaser rifles that are "fud sticks", or do other manufacturers count with some of their more expensive models? The Sauer 404 XTC for example, or perhaps a custom rifle built on a Barnard or Defiance action? What about traditional "english best" types, such as the Rigby Highland Stalker or a Purdey for example?

Asking for a friend...

There's plenty of fudd cannons out there in use however blaser does fit the UK stalking stereotype very well.... One thing I will say is I don't agree with the term "custom" but then it's easier than saying "I've spent a fortune on off the shelf bits and then paid more to have them screwed together"

 

[Island]

There's plenty of fudd cannons out there in use however blaser does fit the UK stalking stereotype very well.... One thing I will say is I don't agree with the term "custom" but then it's easier than saying "I've spent a fortune on off the shelf bits and then paid more to have them screwed together"

Any particular UK stalking stereotype? I have come across several.

More and more nowadays I find the "everyone should use a T3 in 6.5(*) and a Mora because that is what I have" (* - insert mid priced rifle and chambering of choice as applicable) stereotype is increasing exponentially, along with the "anyone who has spent more on their kit than I have is stupid" stereotype.

Horses for courses my friend...