Ghillie users .....help

John Fragale · August 18, 2011, 10:08:00 PM

I Also have the Rancho Safari. Wont hunt with anything else. I have the bdu longcoat with four seasons camo pattern. Had a hunter walk 5 feet in front of me and he never saw me.

koger · August 18, 2011, 10:50:00 PM

I 2nd what Charlie said. They are a little hot, but I usually hunt pop up an natural blinds, I put mine on after getting there lot of the time. I know it helps keep bugs off better. I have had deer within feet of me, was sitting up against a fence covered in honeysucke and brush and a basket 8 pt walked right by me, and had a hen turkey come into a blind with me, looking for acorns she heard fall in, picked one up right between my feet!! I think this is possibly the best camo, ever for deer.

USN_Sam1385 · August 18, 2011, 11:21:00 PM

With the new lightweight synthetic materials available, there is no reason to be hot and wear burlap or jute suits.

Even the US army and marine snipers are switching to synthetic ghillies.

Charlie Lamb · August 18, 2011, 11:25:00 PM

Virtually walked right up to this antelope...one of a group of four.

redeemed · August 19, 2011, 12:24:00 AM

You fellows have been so helpful. I amlooking into getting one of these animals now, well I have been for some time,just been short on cash, have things to trade, just short on cash....hafta see what I can do.again,Thanks

americanhunter7 · August 19, 2011, 01:29:00 AM

redeemed,

Here's a link that may help. It's a how-to from Curt (aka GURU), on how to make your own. I'm still working on mine but hope to have it done by this fall to try out.

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000113

Hope this helps, good luck.

swamprat26 · August 19, 2011, 02:14:00 AM

I Made one this summer. Now I need to take the time to trim it.

Green · August 19, 2011, 05:21:00 AM

Thank's for the tips y'all. Tying the cord around the back of the neck/chest is a great tip. It'll be way too hot to use a rancho safari here in Texas I'm sure so I'm glad I got the Big Jim's outfit.

Nice pic Charlie!

Aunty · August 19, 2011, 05:37:00 AM

I have a asat leaf suit after many washings its still abit nosy for still hunting are the suits above quiet?
cheers

Birdbow · August 19, 2011, 05:40:00 AM

I use Rancho Safari's Shorty version (shortened sleeves, etc.) and trimmed some on the chest and use a compression type armguard with no problem. The abbreviated version works as well, IMO, as the long coat with less weight and bulk. Good hunting!! Todd

yononindo · August 19, 2011, 08:40:00 AM

I know you did not ask about a leaf suit,
but it worked great for me while hunting Texas last year.

Daniel

Doc Nock · August 19, 2011, 08:52:00 AM

I bought the synthetic string material and tied hundreds of small "bundles" onto a miserable old crappy Leafy Suit... cheapie type. I hunted ground last year and had numerous deer very, very close in a small brush blind.

I bought their pants/hooded jacket combo this year but will need to do work on the chest/sleeve area.

With the pants, I'd never again try to "stalk".

You leave a trail a blind man can follow of material!

And the amount of duff it collects is like combing out a long haired dog running thru nettles! :(

I now remove the pants and stuff in my pack when moving and just wear the top.

Barry Wensel · August 19, 2011, 06:22:00 PM

I often wear one very similar to Gary Logsdon's 3/4 length. I seldom stalk in it and mostly just sit on a stool, so the 3/4 length reaches the ground anyway. Mine is also a Rancho Safari but I had him make mine out of a lighter material camo. I chose Mossy Oak's Shadow Grass pattern which isn't as dark as some others. With the jute/burlap added it's an outstanding camo combo in the fall hardwoods, fencerows and weeds. As stated above if you trim up the left chest and sleeve there's absolutely no problem shooting a bow with it. One thing I'll mention is it's my opinion the shaggie hat is the most important part of the suit (plus a good facemask). It eliminates the appearance of a head sitting on a predator's shoulders. I also try to position my ambush spot with minimal backlighting and prefer either a pit, creek or a tree well to keep my profile low. You need to be very aware with the winds but when it all comes together it's a total rush. I'd much rather kill one buck at eye level than four from an elevated position.... well... on second thought.. maybe not. Ha. But it is really fun. BW

Jack Denbow · August 19, 2011, 08:11:00 PM

I also use the Rancho Safari longcoat. Here is a deers eye view of one set-up.

redeemed · August 19, 2011, 10:49:00 PM

I just HAFTA have one....any for trade or cheap out there....?????

August 19, 2011, 11:10:00 PM

I bought a Ghillie poncho for my wife to go along with her Huntmore chair. I sat out in my back yard and yelled at my neighbor who walked past me twice in broad day light without seeing me trying to figure out where I was. I was just sitting on the Huntmore on my patio cement with my back up against my raspberry patch. They must work. Oh, one more thing, he screams like a girl.

redeemed · August 19, 2011, 11:19:00 PM

Pavan..too funny, I was fine until I pictured the scenerio, then I almost wet my shorts laughing!!

GRINCH · August 20, 2011, 02:37:00 AM

Thumper Dunker · August 20, 2011, 04:11:00 AM

That would of been a riot to see. Now I need a ghillie suit.

kuch · August 20, 2011, 08:14:00 AM

I am going to use mine this season....Sportsman's guide that I modified. I can keep the left sleeve out of the way with rubber bands but hit my left chest. any suggestions? I was thinking safety pins ...