Deerstalker Hat
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flytie
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Brithunter
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I brought my Scottish Wool stalking hat from the Ski Shop at Avimoor. Not such an obvious place I suppose but places like this are well worth enquiring with.
You must be mad! If your in the prone position you have to turn it 90 degrees or you can't see. There are a lot better alternatives.
I wouldn't really go buying one of the net if I were you as the size is a bit critical, there is no adjustment or strech in the proper ones. I paid £49 for a local traditional tailors, no matter what happens to it whether it be the dog sleeping on it of falling in the sea the thing retains its shape regardless. The sizes too are funny when I was trying them on a size 57 would be to big but a size 60 would be to small. I'd say if you wanted a proper one hold out until you can try them on. A proper deerstalker is made of tweed and should retain its shape when you put it down rather than flop like the cheaper ones. If you want a traditional hat make it a proper traditional hat and not a cheap copy.
The harris tweed one in flyties link looks like the real deal.
I got mine here http://www.campbellsofbeauly.co.uk/
Sure there are alot beter alternatives but what are they?
The harris tweed one in flyties link looks like the real deal.
I got mine here http://www.campbellsofbeauly.co.uk/
Sure there are alot beter alternatives but what are they?
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Brithunter
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Mine is similar in style to the tweed on in flytie's links. It does not effect you shooting prone or any other position but then again it's not exactly the Sherlock type and has smaller brim which is why it works.
Have a look at these, Gortex or extreme cold weather. I have had both and for the hill they are great, in fact I still have a gortex one in my van for when its ****istantly raining!
If its tradition then by all means get a deerstalker but make sure you take of your telescope and only use iron sights as well!
or go for something thats functional.
GORETEX PEAK CAP
If its tradition then by all means get a deerstalker but make sure you take of your telescope and only use iron sights as well! or go for something thats functional.GORETEX PEAK CAP
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Brithunter
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Have a look at these, Gortex or extreme cold weather. I have had both and for the hill they are great, in fact I still have a gortex one in my van for when its ****istantly raining!
GORETEX PEAK CAP
Oh you mean like this:-
Rifle by John Rigby, Scope is a cheapie "Britax Spotter" as the Nickel Supra with it's alloy body looked a bit out of place
, binos are 8x30 Wetzlar, leather ammo wallet by RWS. English Bridle leather sling. Make unreadable but has leather covered buckle:-
Seasoned Hazel stalking stick.
The funny thing is that I have yet to get a wet bonce whilst wearing my Scottish Wool hat. The outer layer of wool gets wet but it does not seem to reach the lining or me
and I have had it a few years now. Christ thinking on it it must be near 10 years now 
wow don't time fly?
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Brithunter
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Oh I should have posted one of these:-
Nice Redfield hunting aperture sight complete with "Hunter Adjusting Knobs" fitted to BSA Monarch 270 Win
BSA Model E .303 fitted with another new Redfield Hunting aperture sight.
BSA Majestic Featherweight Deluxe with P-H 6EH sporting aperture sight
A Parker-Hale version On another 303 BSA
For indoor and a spot of vermin shooting old BSA Sportsman Five with P-H 16 sporting aperture sight fitted.
Sometimes I think with scope us we lose a bit of the element of hunting
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Nice Redfield hunting aperture sight complete with "Hunter Adjusting Knobs" fitted to BSA Monarch 270 Win
BSA Model E .303 fitted with another new Redfield Hunting aperture sight.
BSA Majestic Featherweight Deluxe with P-H 6EH sporting aperture sight
A Parker-Hale version On another 303 BSA
For indoor and a spot of vermin shooting old BSA Sportsman Five with P-H 16 sporting aperture sight fitted.
Sometimes I think with scope us we lose a bit of the element of hunting
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flytie
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A lot of shooters use the "Ghillie" style of hat which has a smaller brim than the deerstalker.
http://www.lawrenceandfoster.co.uk/acatalog/gentlemen-hats.html Both seen side by side here.
Neither is any good to me as I have no neck to speak of and they tip forward over my eyes when used prone or leaning back taking a fast pheasant.
I use, depending on the weather;
A Tilley Hat (80% of the time), a fleece beanie (10% of the time, when it's cold), a breathable membrane lined moleskin cap (10% of the time) which allows the use of electronic ear defenders.
Of the three I would least readily part with the Tilley hat, Summer, Autumn and Spring it is my constant companion whether sea trout fishing or stalking. It also does mild days in Winter. If you wear it out they give, give mark you, a new one free of charge!
Simon
http://www.lawrenceandfoster.co.uk/acatalog/gentlemen-hats.html Both seen side by side here.
Neither is any good to me as I have no neck to speak of and they tip forward over my eyes when used prone or leaning back taking a fast pheasant.
I use, depending on the weather;
A Tilley Hat (80% of the time), a fleece beanie (10% of the time, when it's cold), a breathable membrane lined moleskin cap (10% of the time) which allows the use of electronic ear defenders.
Of the three I would least readily part with the Tilley hat, Summer, Autumn and Spring it is my constant companion whether sea trout fishing or stalking. It also does mild days in Winter. If you wear it out they give, give mark you, a new one free of charge!
Simon
I think a deerstalker is not a hat, but rather a cap.
That aside, the thing I think of as a deerstalker (peaks fore and aft and ear-flaps with ribbons) seems often to be described on commercial sites as a 'Sherlock'.
The thing they seem to call deerstalker is what I would call a fore-and-aft; a similar thing but flapless.
Mine is made by Olney. Good quality, not frightfully expensive.
Brithunter - lovely gear; but the Bridal Leather sounds a little suspicious
That aside, the thing I think of as a deerstalker (peaks fore and aft and ear-flaps with ribbons) seems often to be described on commercial sites as a 'Sherlock'.
The thing they seem to call deerstalker is what I would call a fore-and-aft; a similar thing but flapless.
Mine is made by Olney. Good quality, not frightfully expensive.
Brithunter - lovely gear; but the Bridal Leather sounds a little suspicious
Brithunter
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Thank you. Bridle leather is I believe the quality and finish used on such pieces:-
Sadly despite by feeding the leather it's showing it's age and if bent too sharply the surface finish develops cracks but then again it's probably best part of 100 years old now.
The sling is Q/D so could be removed before going into thickets etc or the last crawl upon the hill where it could get hung up.
The famous name on the top of the barrel. This rifle was completed for a Mr Dent of London.
As for the hat this in me wearing it:-
It's made so that it folds in two to fit in a pocket of pack. The brim is not so large as to interfere but it's enough to keep my specs dry and the sun out.
Sadly despite by feeding the leather it's showing it's age and if bent too sharply the surface finish develops cracks but then again it's probably best part of 100 years old now.
The sling is Q/D so could be removed before going into thickets etc or the last crawl upon the hill where it could get hung up.
The famous name on the top of the barrel. This rifle was completed for a Mr Dent of London.
As for the hat this in me wearing it:-
It's made so that it folds in two to fit in a pocket of pack. The brim is not so large as to interfere but it's enough to keep my specs dry and the sun out.
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Cut+Squirt
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www.villagehats.co.uk
I just got a nice oiled cotton,wool lined hat from the above company. Super fast delivery.
Left my tweed hat sitting in the heather whilst at the hinds recently. I loved that hat sob sob !!!
I just got a nice oiled cotton,wool lined hat from the above company. Super fast delivery.
Left my tweed hat sitting in the heather whilst at the hinds recently. I loved that hat sob sob !!!
Brithunter
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Nice gear, but I'm afraid I was making a fetishistic/nuptual inference from your bridle/bridal typo. Naughty of me. Please forgive!
Thank you I had not noticed the slip nor the typos elsewhere. I believe I have corrected them now.
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