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At only 6.2 pounds you’ll be amazed a rifle this light can pack in so many features. Starting with the strength and rigidity of the monocoque carbon fiber stock, it has a built in cheek rest and QD sling swivel mounts. Topped off with our Cure™ Carbon Barrel you’ll get the weight savings and accuracy needed for the most demanding of hunts. With the Crest Carbon your backcountry hunts will never be the same.
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THE SLX 600 BLACK TRIFECTA
FINE ITALIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP AND QUALITY AT AN UNBEATABLE PRICE
The Italian Firearms Group and the Italian gun manufacturer Fabbrica Armi Isodoro Rizzini are excited to bring the new SLX 600 Black “Trifecta” to the American hunting market. Now, upland hunters can quickly switch to their preferred sub-gauge chambering, all on the same precision receiver.
The SLX 600 Black Trifecta, imported exclusively by the Italian Firearms Group, is a testament to fine Italian craftsmanship and quality, offering upland hunters the ultimate in versatility at an unbeatable price.
The key highlight of this offering is the inclusion of a complete three-barrel set, encompassing 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410. Each barrel set is crafted with precision and expertise at the state-ofthe-art production facility of F.A.I.R. in Marcheno, situated in the Lombardy Region of Italy.
“We are thrilled to introduce the SLX 600 Black Trifecta to the American hunting community,” said Chris Sherman, general manager at the Italian Firearms Group. “This shotgun represents the perfect synergy between Italian heritage, precision engineering, and practical versatility. It allows hunters to elevate their shooting experience with the unmatched quality and adaptability that F.A.I.R. is renowned for.”
The SLX 600 Black Trifecta is meticulously engineered and designed to meet the highest standards of performance, combining cutting-edge technology with the timeless elegance of Italian craftsmanship. From the steel-shot tested 20 gauge barrels to the gold inlay and engraved monobloc receiver, each component reflects the dedication to precision and quality that defines F.A.I.R.’s legacy. Features such as the Sporting Schnabel forend, fine-pitch laser-checkering, and a gold single selective trigger round out this elegant and functional platform.
F.A.I.R. is the second most prolific Italian over-and-under manufacturer and the largest Italian manufacturer of side-by-side firearms.
SLX 600 Black Trifecta
Barrels:
• Steel-shot tested (20 gauge only), trialloy, chrome-lined barrels with X-CONES
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• Fret-worked top lever
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• Sporting stock with bright oil finish, select European walnut
Checkering:
• Fine-pitch, laser-checkering with double grip
• Black Bakelite base plate
Additional Features:
• Ejectors
• Barrel Length (BBL): 28” (Optional: 26” or 30”)
• Length of Pull (LOP): 14.5”
• Overall weight: 6.83 lbs.
MSRP: $4,725.00
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WHAT IS YOUR DREAM HUNT?
By Craig Nyhus Lone Star outdoor newS
The perfect hunt for you may be night-and-day different from the choice of your best hunting friend.
It might be a trip to a large South Texas ranch to pursue a trophy white-tailed buck, an excursion to the mountains of West Texas for mule deer or pronghorn, or lying in a West Texas field, anticipating the incoming flight of sandhill cranes.
For some Texas hunters, the dream involves international hunting like a plains game hunt in Africa, a red stag or dove hunt in Argentina, an ibex hunt in Spain, a New Zealand stag or tahr hunt or one of the western states for elk, or to Alaska to pursue black bear or one of the wild sheep.
For others, the dream is less exotic, involving an outing where an animal, regardless of size or sex, can be harvested, skinned, butchered and taken home and prepared for the family.
Finally, for some, the dream is for the opportunity of the first hunt, regardless of species, and a friend, spouse or family member to share it with.
At each of the dream adventures, one thing remains consistent — the relaxation, camaraderie and conversations at the campfire, referred to in Africa as “The Bush TV,” where stories are shared, gratitude given and, especially, the next dream hunt planned. Even if you’re alone, you’ll soon find your common interests with someone around the fire, often learning how small the world is when you learn the person sitting next to you has hunted with an outfitter you’ve met or someone you know.
At a recent South African campfire, during a casual conversation with a man who had just arrived, the man mentioned he used to live in Australia. When one of the other hunters described a water buffalo hunt, and who he hunted with, the man said, “He is my best friend in Australia.” Soon they were all communicating through WhatsApp.
What is your dream hunt?
David J. Sams, Lone Star Outdoor News
Banded bird challenge Promotes research With a
Texas Dove Hunters Association has been a true hunter’s organization since it began in 2012, promoting strong family unity through hunting and the outdoors.
A membership organization committed to research, education and habitat conservation, TDHA developed the Texas Banded Bird Challenge in 2018 as an extensive field study on the Eurasiancollared dove, an invasive species in Texas. TDHA has since built an extensive database centered on where these birds are trapped, banded and released, compared with where they are found or harvested. TDHA studies the habitat in all three locations, looking at directional travel, age and distance over time.
This year will mark the seventh year of the study and some 5,400 birds having been banded and released. More and more wingshooters are entering the Texas BB Challenge each year in hopes that they will harvest a Eurasian-collared dove with an orange TDHA band on its leg. The top prize is a new truck provided by Hoffpauir Auto Group. If a Texas BB Challenge entrant reports a band that matches a pre-determined number, they win the new truck. All entrants who report a band will win from among some of the best hunting contest prizes around, thanks to Banded Bird sponsors and supporters.
From a Polaris Ranger, exotic hunts, trophy trout fishing trip, Argentina dove hunt, leather products, a lifetime TDHA membership, gun accessories and targets, feeders, Poncho shirts and more, your $20 TBBC entry could pay off big.
The TDHA release team has already started banding and releasing some of the 800 Eurasian-collared dove for the 2024 TBBC. As the contest continues to gain momentum and popularity for the prizes being won, it also continues to generate some exciting insight into the habits and migratory instincts of these invasive birds in Texas.
This season’s TBBC results, winners and interesting data points will be recapped in the Spring 2025 Texas Dove Hunters Magazine — which is mailed to TDHA members and distributed to hunting and outdoor stores across the state.
Join or renew your TDHA membership today and enter the Texas Banded Bird Challenge.
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Open to all hunters with a Texas hunting license to harvest a Eurasian Collared Dove with a TDHA band on its leg. Every band reported provides data for the TDHA Eurasian Collared Dove research project.
The Block Ranch contains 48,894±
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5,770.6± acres | $35,00,000 | Coleman and Brown Counties, Texas
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which flows in total approximately five miles through the center of the property. Other impressive water features include three lakes that are all over eight surface acres at capacity. Several of the larger ponds are over two acres in size, and there are countless smaller ponds. The ranch is a hunting paradise. Trophy whitetail are in abundance. Approximately 40% of the ranch is under high fence, being four separate pastures, each with its own individual MLDP program in place. The remaining 60% of the property is low-fenced, also under MLDP to ensure an exceptional hunting experience. The improvements on the ranch are exceptional and are highlighted by a two-story lodge and annex, a beautiful two-story main house, horse barns, pens, and various ranch houses.
15,941± deeded acres • 9,208
A special property that boasts a 24-acre lake and features Pillar Bluff Creek stretching 2 miles through the ranch. With historic rock formations like Pillar Bluff and Owl Bluff, the landscape is rich and varied. The terrain varies from gentle slopes to fertile fields. The ranch includes great hunting opportunities for deer and turkey, plus fishing in the lake and stock tank. This historic ranch has been in the same family since 1929. 700± acres | $10,500,000 | Burnet County, Texas
A unique property that features an 11,000 sq. ft. insulated shop/barn with concrete floors, electricity, water, and horse stalls. A 1-bedroom, 1-bath hunter’s cabin is located nearby. Water features include two ponds and an excellent water well. Excellent fencing with a high fence along threes sides. An ideal hunting property for white-tail deer, turkey, dove, quail, and wild hogs. $26,000 per acre.
Borden County Guilliams Ranch
2,745.4± acres | $3,294,480 | Gail, Texas
sheep, quail, dove, turkey, coyotes, bobcats, and wild pigs. $1,200 per acre.
2,160± acres | $9,500,000
An outstanding hunting ranch with a wide variety of native wildlife and a brand-new lodge. The 4-bedroom, 3-bath lodge offers an open floor plan with a one-of-akind kitchen, a huge fireplace, covered porches, and an attached garage. Very well watered with 8 earthen tanks, 5 concrete troughs, and a water well. Excellent opportunities for hunting dove, quail, and turkey as well as an abundance of ducks, geese, and sandhill cranes. $4,398 per acre.
1,805± acres | $4,512,500 | Cottle County, Texas
electricity. Very well-watered with rural water, surface water, river water, and numerous springs. 9 ponds with 2 being spring fed and stocked with fish. $2,500 per acre.
1,940± acres | $5,900,000
An exceptional ranch that boasts a beautiful home, guest quarters, bunkhouse, several livestock barns, sheds, and two large shop buildings. Topography is diverse, with scenic and rugged breaks giving way to level and productive flats. 8-10 ponds are scattered across the ranch, many stocked with fish. There are multiple hunting blinds, wildlife feeders, and food plots on the property. $3,041 per acre.
1,458± acres | $3,637,710 | Crosby/Garza Co., TX
An outstanding cattle, hunting, horse, and recreational ranch within close proximity to Lubbock, Texas. The ranch offers excellent improvements, great views, highway frontage, excellent grass turf, improved pastures, and quality hunting opportunities. Game species include whitetail deer, dove, quail, hogs, turkey, and waterfowl. $2,495 per acre.
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Solo Uno Mas Ranch
200± acres | $5,200,000 | Blanco County, Texas
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YOUR TEXAS HUNTING, SPORTING DESTINATION
Perched atop a mesa just west of Fort Worth, Greystone Castle is a sight to behold. With four turrets peeking above the tree line, this majestic sight is one to be remembered. From its awardwinning wingshooting program to trophy whitetail and exotics, world-class bass fishing and our National Champion Sporting Clays instructor, there is something for everyone at Greystone Castle.
The Gold Medal whitetail deer program offers an all-inclusive package based on the opportunity to hunt the opening weekend of the season. Not restricted by score, it is an exclusive chance to hunt for the whitetail of your dreams. This year’s results include a giant 493-inch deer taken by rifle.
As evidenced by being named the Orvis 2015 Wingshooting Lodge of the Year, Greystone has mastered the art of bird hunting. The ever-popular mixed bag hunt includes quail, pheasant, chukar and Hungarian partridge. This upland walking hunt allows guests to experience great pointing dogs working over rolling terrain specially farmed for optimal bird habitat. The European pheasant hunt is a great way to get lots of shooting action and watch Labradors do what they do best — retrieve birds! The mallard hunts offer a great chance to improve your skills over water while the fast-flying dove hunts offer an adrenaline rush every hunter craves.
If you are looking for something different, you will find it in the exotic pasture full of animals from around the world. Species from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe roam the Texas plains and thrive in the southern climate. Breeding herds of axis deer, aoudad, blackbuck antelope, sika and fallow deer mean there are plenty of trophies to be taken.
For those looking to relax and enjoy the water, Greystone offers more than 120 acres of stocked
bass lakes. From small private lakes to the 80-acre Thurber Lake, every type of fishing opportunity exists. From fly-fishing to spincasters or simple hook and bobbers, there is a method for everyone. Kayaks and paddleboards let you go off on your own adventure or you can jump on a pontoon boat to sneak to the honey holes.
Two championship sporting clays courses, two 5-stands, a training course and a wobble deck challenge every level of shooter. Our new 400-yard rifle and pistol range offers steel targets at a variety of distances. Hone your skills on the new archery course featuring a tri-level static range and a 3-D walking course. Or just enjoy the scenic hiking and biking trails.
What appeals to Greystone visitors is its topof-the-line accommodations and gourmet meals. Guests enjoy 26 private rooms, gourmet dining from an executive chef, conference facilities and a swimming pool with a hot tub and a steam room. Along with this is the 2,600 square-foot pavilion facility with a custom bar, large seating areas, 65-inch TVs, carved limestone fireplace, Laser Shot, billiards and an overlook terrace with a custom outdoor fire pit.
The ownership and staff are dedicated to creating one of the finest sporting experiences found anywhere in the world. Long-term habitat improvements and wildlife management have made Greystone an extraordinary hunting venue.
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NAVIGATING THE TRAVEL CHAOS
By Craig Nyhus utdoor newS
The advice was given to one hunter in a group of six heading to South Africa.
“Tell yourself, the travel isn’t part of the trip,” David said well before the flight to Atlanta followed by the 15-hour flight to Johannesburg.
A recent trip to South Africa for a group of six challenged that theory.
Taken at the height of the recent global IT outage that grounded thousands of flights worldwide, apparently caused by an update from an anti-virus company, travel woes almost resulted in four of the six hunters abandoning ship and staying home.
Craig traveled from Minneapolis to Atlanta for the connection to Johannesburg. The flight was delayed several times while nearly all other flights at neighboring gates canceled. Only after a crew of flight attendants were given a special exemption to work the flight, since their time in the airport had exceeded limits established in their collective bargaining agreement, did the flight board and leave.
The flight got to Atlanta and, thanks to delays in the connection to Johannesburg, the trip continued.
For another, getting from San Antonio to Atlanta was the challenge. The flight from San Antonio was canceled, so the hunter hopped on Southwest Airlines and got to Dallas. From there, delays to Atlanta were the issue, but he finally made it to Atlanta just before his friend for the more than half-empty flight to South Africa.
For two other hunters starting in Dallas, it was even more adventurous. Phil, at Love Field, learned his Atlanta flight was canceled and, after making his way to DFW Airport, there became no way to get there in time. David, already at DFW Airport, met the same fate, but his luggage was already checked. While waiting to retrieve the luggage an hour later, he called his daughter, who got on her computer and said, “Go to Qatar Airlines, they have a flight to Doha and then to Johannesburg, but there’s a 12-hour layover.”
The two stayed in touch with the two hunters already in
Atlanta and, when confirming they had boarded, pulled out their credit cards and headed on a much different route, even passing nearly over Baghdad, Iraq, and other territories which made them slightly nervous. They made it to Johannesburg’s Afton Safari Lodge about 15 hours after the first two hunters arrived.
The final twosome, David and Bill, came from Louisiana, first driving to New Orleans, where their flight to Atlanta was promptly canceled. Unable to make the flight to South Africa, they were faced with a decision.
“We’re coming,” David said. “We’re on the road, driving to Atlanta, and we’ll make tomorrow’s departure.”
David and Bill arrived a few hours after the hunters traveling through Qatar, and the trip was almost set to begin.
To save time and avoid the 4-plus-hour drive to the hunting area, they hopped on a commuter airline the next morning, and, after a 45-minute flight, were taken directly to the field, a little worn out from lack of sleep. But they were hunting, and no hunts were missed on the planned trip. Sleep came later, and worries about the trip back home were put on the back burner.
The entire group learned that, as travelers, they needed to adapt to the unusual circumstances and take charge of their trip, rather than relying on airlines or travel agents.
“I kept telling myself the travel isn’t part of the trip like you said,” Phil commented. “But it almost cost us the trip.”
After a change of plans, the sun sets over the Qatar Airways wing as the plane files over an area near Baghdad, Iraq. Right, the Qatar Airways flight tracker showed the airliner’s flight path.
David J. Sams, Lone Star Outdoor News
In 1949, Ernest Hemingway, one of America’s most celebrated authors and an avid hunter, purchased a Beretta SO3 shotgun, serial number 5991. This 12-gauge, double-trigger shotgun was Beretta’s premier over-and-under model. Hemingway used it for duck hunting in Venice, Italy, and later for hunting guinea fowl in Africa and pigeons in Cuba.
In 1963, the SO3 was sold at auction by Abercrombie & Fitch and later reacquired by Beretta in the late 1990s. Today, it is displayed at the Beretta Gallery on Madison Avenue in New York.
Beretta has reimagined this legendary shotgun, creating a modern version based on their current top-of-the-line model, the SO10. The new SO10 is a 20-gauge with a 28-inch barrel, adorned with updated engravings that include roses, little faces, and the historic Pietro Beretta (PB) logo.
Priced at $115,000, the SO10 pays homage to “Papa Hemingway.”
For more information or to inquire about additional SO10 models, please call the Beretta Gallery in Dallas’s Highland Park or visit berettagalleryusa.com.
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At J&L Sales, your needs for hunting gear can be met at one place. With stores in Cross Plains, Cisco and Brownwood, J&L has been meeting hunters’ needs with high-quality feeders, blinds and gear for more than 30 years.
At J&L Huntin’ Store, your needs for hunting gear can all be met at one place! With stores in Cross Plains, Cisco, Abilene, Lindale and Brownwood, J&L has been meeting hunters’ needs with high-quality feeders, blinds and gear for more than 30 years. The company started small but has grown to become an industryleading retailer.
With J&L being a dealer for All Seasons, Atascosa Wildlife Supply, Bitter Creek, Dillon, GreenGo Feeders, Longhorn Outdoors, Outback, Texas Hunter Products and Texas Wildlife Supply, we offer a tremendous selection of blinds, towers, windows, feeders and feeder accessories, hog traps, targets and target stands, as well as quality feed such as Double Down and Purina for wildlife and livestock.
J&L is a full-service retailer for Texas hunters and beyond. Curbside pickup and/or delivery is available to help shorten your time from the store to the field.
This year, J&L is featuring the Huntin’ Store Game Camera. These cell cameras are available with green or red lights, PTZ (pan, tilt and zoom) and recording features — all for just $300, which includes one year of free data.
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THE BEST SOCKS, GLOVES FROM THE AMERICAN BISON
The American plains bison survives in some tough conditions, from blazing heat to minus 60-degree cold.
How do they do it? It’s all about the undercoat in the animals’ fur.
“Mother Nature has given them the perfect clothing to keep them comfortable year-round in all kinds of conditions,” said The Buffalo Wool Company owner Ron Miskin. “It’s because of the “down” or fine soft undercoat they grow out in winter and shed out in spring.”
Each huge bison only has 6-8 ounces of the undercoat.
“That’s all it takes to keep the bison completely comfortable,” Miskin said. “The downy fiber has a natural crimp to it that helps it trap more dead air than any other fiber. Dead air is a fantastic insulator and provides a great buffer against the cold.”
Most people have seen photos of bison completely crusted over with ice and snow, and their body heat doesn’t escape through the amazing insulation.
But what about the Texas heat, especially for those with sweaty feet?
Bison undercoat is also an ideal material when it comes to keeping your feet cool, as the fine, itch-free fibers act
better than wool, keeping your feet dry.
Miskin and his wife, Theresa, developed socks, gloves and much more from the bison undercoat, along with the difficult task of locating enough to produce in larger quantities, a decadelong process.
“Our supply chain brings together bison ranchers, small independent mills and local manufacturers,” Miskin said. “We work with ranchers all over the U.S. to get their hair. You only get a few pair of socks off of one bison.”
It only takes a few wears to realize these are best socks and gloves made.
“Bison wool is soft enough to wrap a baby in, and tough enough to keep a mountain man warm in a blizzard,”
Miskin said. “The fiber has a micron count of about 15, comparable to a good cashmere.”
Each pair is warm, lightweight and super-tough. Iditarod mushers who used to pack up to 25 pairs for the long journey, pack just five pair of Buffalo Wool socks.
“The socks wick stronger,” Miskin said. They keep you comfortable at real cold temps, and when it’s hot, they are better than cotton socks.”
The Miskin family has been raising
bison for decades, along with many ranchers who raise the animals for meat. The many styles of Buffalo Wool’s products all come with a 100-percent guarantee. The family, though, hopes to
achieve a greater purpose.
“We believe that by working together, we can preserve America’s national mammal,” Miskin said.
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Head to Big Country outpost’s grand opening
The Grand Opening of Big Country Outpost, located at 6530 W. Hwy 180 in Albany, is set for the day before the dove opener on August 31, and you won’t want to miss it.
There will be food, drinks including margaritas and beer, drawings for door prizes, vendors on hand to explain their products and a 10-percent discount from now through the Grand Opening on blinds and feeders.
The event will be from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Big Country Outpost (BCO) is being remodeled to showcase the firearms, knives, camo, archery, coolers, optics, ammo, feeders and blinds the store carries, along with all of the other products and accessories. Albany is Big Country’s second location, with the first opening in Hamlin in 2019.
The Chamber of Commerce will do a ribbon cutting around 11 a.m., and others will be on hand with displays of hunting related services, including taxidermists, processing companies and guides.
BCO is a three-member L.L.C. partnership, consisting of J. Chris Allen as the managing member; Ty Underwood and David Byerly.
Allen said there will be some great day-of sales at the Grand Opening, including a package consisting of a blind, tower and feeder for a super low price.
As a licensed Buck Stop retailer, Allen said the store can sell any Buck Stop products, but also carries a full array of firearms, bows and arrows, knives, thermal optics, Silencio suppressors and more. Big Country will also sell feed, including alternatives like cottonseed, halved peanuts and black-eyed peas.
Brands carried by BCO include Benelli, CZ-USA, Franchi, Stoeger, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Montana Rifle Co., Kahr, Cooper, American Tactical, Benchmade, Case, Meopta, Pulsar, AGM, GameGuard, MB Ranch King and South Texas Tripods and Feeders.
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REVOLUTIONIZING NIGHT HUNTING IN HIGH RESOLUTION
For predator and hog hunters, the evolution of night hunting technology has been nothing short of remarkable. Over the years, thermal optics have seen significant advancements, with resolutions improving from 256 to 384, and then to 640. A few years back, InfiRay Outdoor, in collaboration with iRayUSA (the US distributor of InfiRay Outdoor products, based here in Texas), introduced the first commercially available 1280x1024 resolution thermal optic. While groundbreaking, its $15,999 price tag placed it out of reach for most hunters.
In an exciting development, the latest advancements in thermal optics have made 1024-resolution devices more accessible and affordable — giving hunters nearly the resolution of the 1280, at less than half the cost. The TX60C thermal weapon sight, announced and displayed at the NRA Annual Meeting in Dallas, in May, represents the next leap forward in hunting technology. Unlike other options that offer 1024x768 resolution, the TX60C stands out with its superior 1024x1024 resolution, providing hunters with even sharper and more detailed imaging.
Priced at $6,999, the TX60C boasts advanced features that enhance the hunting experience, ensuring clearer and more precise targeting. It also offers an optional laser rangefinder accessory and an onboard ballistics calculator function, further elevating its utility in the field. The BOLT TX60C is now in stock and shipping from several retailers in Texas and across the nation.
As night hunting technology continues to progress, hunters can look forward to even more innovative and accessible solutions in the future. With the TX60C, hunters are equipped with the best in thermal imaging, making every night hunt more successful and enjoyable.
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We listened. We’re proud to introduce the BOLT TX60C thermal weapon sight with a high-resolution 1024x1024 thermal sensor, ≤18 mK sensitivity (NETD), a sharp 2560x2560 circular AMOLED display, onboard ballistics, rangefinder compatibility, and a powerful 3-16 zoom range.
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It takes an avid dove shooter to know exactly what you need for a comfortable and successful hunt, and Terry Koehler has been one for more than 60 years.
His Rockport-based company — Dove Gear — has been earning a following for half a decade, as their Ultimate Bird Vest delivers just about everything you could want in a topquality dove hunting vest.
Its skeletal strap design and mesh construction is the coolest field option we’ve seen, and the spacious shell pockets have flaps that can be secured inside when the shooting is fast and furious. Behind those are spring-closure security pockets for your phone, keys, glasses or other valuables. A water bottle holder up to 32 ounces is handy for you or your dog, and a rear pouch for your empties lets you leave the field as clean as you found it.
Crafted of quality materials and built to last a lifetime, the vest features Dove Gear’s unique six-way size adjustability to fit any size shooter, from youth to XXXXL.
Even after you upgrade to a new HK VP9, with its best-in-class trigger pull and ergonomic, customizable grip, you’re not quite done yet. You still need a couple of important accessories. And we’re not talking about holsters, lights and optics either. Training and Practice – They are two different things and we all need more of both. Look into it … and go do the work!
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