Coney 3 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Evening All, I am currently in the market for a new jacket & trousers for shooting but I am at a loss for which type of pattern to opt for because of the wide variation . 1. All purpose. 2. All purpose green. 3. Advantage timber. 4. Hardwoods green. 5. Realtree hardwoods. I know a lot has to do with blending in with your surroundings but mine vary so much from place to place, open fields, hedgerows, treelines, riverbanks, industrial sites and quarries it's a nightmare. I am looking for something that will do the job for all areas ( if possible ) so I am after some advice from those who shoot in similar locations and that have found a pattern that is ideal and will do for most seasons ( a tall order I know ). Is there anyone out there who can pass on some good advice and possibly a web-site address or link so that I can take a look??. I am sure this type of question has been asked many times before but as we all have different tastes/opinions all replies would be greatly appreciated and I apologize if this is one of these "not again" questions. Many thanks Coney. PS: Currently using DPM Field ( but fancy a change ). Quote Link to post
cometa300s 20 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 hello mate i am in the same position as you lol. i realy like the Realtree hardwood or advantage timber so i think i will keep lookin at this post. all the best liam Quote Link to post
SNAP SHOT 194 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 most stalkers around here prefer two styles, advantage timber or realtree, hope this helps Quote Link to post
SharpShooter14 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I find DPM works just aswell as any of this realtree stuff, look at my avatar. It's much cheaper than realtree. And works just as well. (I've used both, but sold my realtree outfit). Get yourself a good facemask though. I wrap a scrim scarf round my face. Again, works just as well and you can get them in DPM. You can get all this stuff off any army surplus website. Hope this helps Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I find DPM works just aswell as any of this realtree stuff, look at my avatar. It's much cheaper than realtree. And works just as well. (I've used both, but sold my realtree outfit). Get yourself a good facemask though. I wrap a scrim scarf round my face. Again, works just as well and you can get them in DPM. You can get all this stuff off any army surplus website. Hope this helps My sentiments exactly! If British Army DPM is good enough to help keep our sqauddies hidden from the view of the enemy, I'm sure it's good enough to hide you from a few coneys...... Quote Link to post
celticwar 1 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 im the same what to choose ive got army camo but want real tree then theres the size lol i need to visit a good shop to try them on gun shop near me has some but in large large large lol made for 18 20 stone monster any one no of a good shop that sells this camo to try on ???????????? Quote Link to post
basil 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I would say use Marpat the digital American woodland pattern, Its ideal for most of the UK, and its not expensive really in comparrison to some of this other stuff on the market, Its what i use when im hunting if thats any help Quote Link to post
andy s410c 62 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I have a mixture,Realtree Hardwoods Deerhunter jacket & trousers(mainly winter wear),DPM heavyweight & lightweight trousers & jacket,Flecktarn gortex jacket,Realtree headnet,gloves & face veil,to be honest Coney it all works well It depends mainly on the weather what i wear for shooting & ferretting.Been wearing my DPM lightweights for shooting & getting rabbits in the bag much like yourself mate Quote Link to post
Timelord 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Jack Pike mossy oak works for me Quote Link to post
Scuzy 1 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 APG (All Purpous Green) mate i think its the best pattern out of the lot for our country Luke. Quote Link to post
Air Arms S200 0 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I agree with Scuzy, the All Purpose Green does it for me. Al the best. Quote Link to post
ukhunter 113 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 APG (All Purpous Green) mate i think its the best pattern out of the lot for our country Luke. your right there mate as i just got realtree camo fleece lined jacket and trousers in APG pattern Quote Link to post
rabbit_killer 2 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 im the same what to choose ive got army camo but want real tree then theres the size lol i need to visit a good shop to try them on gun shop near me has some but in large large large lol made for 18 20 stone monster any one no of a good shop that sells this camo to try on ???????????? i use reel tree and it works fine for me i got a suite of ebay and im xxxl and i won it for penunts have a look they do come up i dont fink it matters as long as the contrast blends in and there are no sharp colours any kind of camo will do the job Quote Link to post
The one 8,585 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 It goes by price for me, ive all differnt stuff i like a pair of light weight trouser for lamping and a heavier pair for ferreting .I really like a pair of realtree jeans or dpm for ferreting Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 When in doubt DPM... Quote Link to post
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