|
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
|
30
|
31
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20 members (AMB, Jweeks, fish251, Cfh76, Gut Pile 32, BRP549, Auburn1716, ALclearcut, Jstocks, dave260rem!, Parker243, 7x57_Mauser, Gobble4me757, woodduck, ImThere, MoeBuck, Jehu, 3 invisible),
845
guests, and
0
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 799 Likes: 1
4 point
|
|
4 point
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 799 Likes: 1 |
I’ve had an ol tom vest for the last 15 years or so. I upgraded last year, I looked at all brands but ended up going with a time and motion i believe it’s called. I’ve probably hunted with it less than 20 times and really had liked it overall until now. I noticed a few weeks ago the strap that secures the pot call pocket had frayed to the point it was no longer securing the pots, I moved them to the other pocket and now it’s done the same thing. Then this morning when I set down against a tree I noticed all 3 of my strikers were gone, they are held in by a magnetic clasp and I guess if you bend just right they can fall out. Luckily I found 2 of the but lost a jlh striker. I reached out to ol tom, will see if they do anything about it.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,136 Likes: 41
Booner
|
|
Booner
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,136 Likes: 41 |
Buddy of mine lost all kinds of calls and strikers using that same vest.
Well, the way I see it is there's just too many assholes
On a good day there's a bunch of assholes in here.
On a bad day there's too many assholes in here.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 7,268 Likes: 9
14 point
|
|
14 point
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 7,268 Likes: 9 |
they are bad, I bought one last season and lost one striker and the pot call holder did the same thing. I had to sew it back on and now I put two strikers into the slots to hold them tighter and also put 2-3 of the magnet flaps over them to help hold them. I'm in the market for a new vest
"Hell with them fellows, buzzard got to eat same as a worm"
Josey Wales
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 3,808 Likes: 6
10 point
|
|
10 point
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 3,808 Likes: 6 |
Last one I had the box call pocket was at an angle that would let it fall out
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 943 Likes: 6
6 point
|
|
6 point
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 943 Likes: 6 |
Don't stuff a turkey in any of these vests that have a pouch to carry a bird in either. The stitching nor the material can take it. Tears after a little bit of use. My bad shoulders can't take the pain of carrying a turkey thrown over them anymore either. I bought a turkey tote last year that works real good for any of you folks with bad shoulders. Peregrine makes them & you place the bird in it & put the carry strap over your neck & shoulder. Nice.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 9,111 Likes: 35
14 point
|
|
14 point
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 9,111 Likes: 35 |
No vest ive ever had held up until my wife got ahold of it..now nothin breaks or ever falls out..i honestly hadnt had a problem with this rng 200..but if i do..mama sow me a zipper on it
"I dont quit.. And ill fight alone if i have to"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 119
3 point
|
|
3 point
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 119 |
Have the same vest. The 2 lanyards for locator calls broke this week. My box call hits the ground from time to time also. Other than that I guess it’s alright. Probably going to upgrade to something nicer next year.
"Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face." ~Ronald Reagan
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 5,949 Likes: 90
Skinny's Property
|
|
Skinny's Property
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 5,949 Likes: 90 |
Quality is not a factor in most things manufactured now. Turkey vests are no different. I haven’t used a vest in years. I have a old beard buster belt that I have used for years. It does the job wonderfully and keeps me from wearing a hot ass vest.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 12,855 Likes: 42
Booner
|
|
Booner
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 12,855 Likes: 42 |
I've got a Russell made super elite that's at least 20 years old and I have used it heavily. I removed the seat and just use the rest of it and it's made of polyester and doesn't weigh a pound by itself. I never trusted the pot or striker holders from the beginning; I just keep them in the big pockets. I expect it to outlast me.
All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,421 Likes: 12
10 point
|
|
10 point
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,421 Likes: 12 |
Have the same vest and had to do some work on the pot calls and reinforced the stiching. Get you some waxed cotton and a big needle and you'll be good to go. Sucks that we pay good money and the craftsmanship sucks, but that's everything now.
|
|
|
|
|
