Any opinions on the Browning shooting vests, and the optional recoil pad inserts? The ones I have been looking at, are in the $50 range. For the money they look pretty nice. If anyone has a better recommendation, I would appreciate hearing it.
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I just looked up John Storm Shooting Vests and for what they charge, I can buy 6 or 7 Browning vests! I'm sure they are first rate but for the average weekend shooter, they are well out of range.
I was looking for a new vest a few weeks ago and considered the Browning. I went to Cabela's since they had them in stock and ended up buying a Cabela's brand vest for about $45. Very well made and the fit was perfect. Being retired, I get a chance to shoot several times per week and I can even shoot on my farm if I don't feel like going to the club. $45 for a well made vest is perfect for my purpose and for many like me. I also use the reactor pad without an issue.
I was looking for a new vest a few weeks ago and considered the Browning. I went to Cabela's since they had them in stock and ended up buying a Cabela's brand vest for about $45. Very well made and the fit was perfect. Being retired, I get a chance to shoot several times per week and I can even shoot on my farm if I don't feel like going to the club. $45 for a well made vest is perfect for my purpose and for many like me. I also use the reactor pad without an issue.
I'm with you on this. Cheaper vests let you change sizes for the seasons. And even if you replace them every few years, it's cheaper than one high priced vest that lasts forever.
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I’ve got a Browning vest bought from Cabelas and am pleased with it. Not too hot for summer use. I don’t use the inserts though
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Why? What makes their vest better in your opinion?
Is it a tight or loose fit?
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I can't wear a vest. All of my stuff goes on my belt with shells, shell bag, face powder, etc. The weight of all of that in a vest hurts my back. After 5 back surgeries and a spine stimulator, my back is very sensitive.
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I’ve been shooting with a Browning vest for 10 years and never had a problem with it. I’ve got the old style gel pad in mine but the pocket is a little too deep for me so I use some duct tape to hold the pad where I need it. Cool enough in the summer and I like the shell bag in the back for my 410 empties when I shoot sporting.
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I have so many vest most of them are custom vest
Browning makes a nice vest and the gel pac is nice as long as LOP is not affected.
The gel pac is thin enough that it should not even be a consideration.
Love my Browning vest and Gel Pad..
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I wear and padded polo shirt in the summer and a long sleeve padded shooting shirt in the fall and winter. I use a shell pouch on a stiff belt for my shells.
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What storeMan said! I’ve tried most of them. Wild hair is by far the best vest in my opinion.
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