Sporting Clay Gear for ‘Crushing It’

From our March/April 2025 issue

For clay shooters, there’s nothing better than “crushing it”—to be on a roll, figuring out target after target and watching them turn to dust. Of course, having the proper gun and loads is essential for success; but there is plenty of other equipment that can give you an edge. The following items may help you get the break(s) you need.

BLAKE JONES DESIGNS SKEET/SHELL BAG

Shooters interested in elevating their game—both performance- and appearance-wise—will want to check out Blake Jones Designs’ Skeet/Shell Bag. The handmade bag is crafted out of deer-tanned cowhide (glove leather) with bridle-leather trim, and an interior divider keeps live shells separated from empties. A heavy-duty loop secures the bag to your belt, and monogramming is available. Colors: Gold/Chestnut, Mahogany/Russet, Chocolate/Chocolate, Olive/Chestnut, Whiskey/Chestnut, Whiskey/Chocolate. Size: 7" (l) x 3½" (w) x 8½" (h). Price: $98.

Blake Jones Designs, blakejonesdesigns.com.

BOYT ALL WEATHER SHOTGUNNER GLOVES

For those times when Mother Nature doesn’t bless you with warm and sunny conditions, Boyt’s All Weather Shotgunner Gloves will keep your hands comfortable and protected. The gloves feature a ventilated nylon back and a double-stitched suede palm that allows for a secure grip in both wet and dry conditions. Extra-long elastic cuffs provide a snug fit and added protection. Sizes: M through 3XL. Price: $36.

Boyt Harness Company, boytharness.com.

NEGRINI OU/SXS SPORTING CLAY SHOTGUN COMPACT HARD CASE

The smallest sporting-shotgun case that Negrini has ever produced, the OU/SXS Sporting Clay Shotgun Compact Hard Case is designed to carry smoothbores with up to 32” barrels in luxurious style. As the name indicates, the case is made for over/unders or side-by-sides, and there are separate compartments for the stocked receiver and accessories on one side and the barrels with forend on the other. The lightweight, airline-approved case features rigid, double-wall ABS construction with partial leather and leather trim on the exterior and hand-upholstered velvet and leather-trimmed walls on the interior. It opens 180° for easy access and has steel hinges and three TSA-approved steel combination locks for security. A detachable padded sling makes for easy hands-free transport. Color: Black/Nespola Leather/Black Interior. Weight: 6.8 pounds. Dimensions: 35" (l) x 5" (w) x 7" (h). Price: $699.

Negrini, negrinicases.com.

RE RANGER FALCON PRO KIT - DERRICK MEIN SIGNATURE SERIES

When Derrick Mein speaks, shooters listen. And for good reason: Mein is a two-time Olympian in trap and has won gold and silver medals in several trap world championships. Which is why it made perfect sense for RE Ranger to come out with a special edition of its Falcon Pro Kit designed in collaboration with Mein. The collection features a Navy Cerakote Falcon Pro frame, black nose pads and bayonet temples to minimize glare, and two new lenses: Dark Amber (for bright shooting conditions) and Light Amber (for mid-light to bright conditions). The kit also comes with a custom cleaning cloth and a semi-rigid nylon carrying case. Sizes: Small (64mm), Large (72mm). Temple: Bayonet (130mm). Price: $469.

RE Ranger, reranger.com.

SAGE & BRAKER RANGE BAG

Shooters looking to both protect their gear and keep it organized will appreciate the Sage & Braker Range Bag. Made of waxed canvas and Crazy Horse leather, this “doctor-style” bag opens wide at the top to allow easy access to shells, shooting glasses, hearing protection and so on—all stored to your liking in a variety of zippered pockets and pouches. The bag will easily fit eight boxes of 12-gauge shells, and a removable leather shoulder strap will support as much weight as you care to place inside. Dimensions: 12" (l) x 9½" (w) x
9" (h). Price: $185.

Sage & Braker, sageandbraker.com.

WALKER’S DISRUPTOR BLUETOOTH EARBUDS

Shooters concerned with protecting their hearing but who also want to hear what’s going on around them—and perhaps even pipe in audio from a cell phone, tablet or other Bluetooth device—will appreciate Walker’s Disruptor Bluetooth Earbuds. The earbuds feature four new technological integrations: Forward Focus Mode, which emphasizes sounds directly in front of you while minimizing peripheral noise; 360° Directional Sound, which lets you identify where sounds are coming from through four microphones (two per earbud); Active Noise Cancelation, which reduces background noise; and Rapid Impulse Cancelation, which provides fast reaction time to harmful noise levels. The earbuds come in a USB charging case and with assorted foam and silicone in-ear tips for a custom fit. (The battery charge lasts up to six hours with Bluetooth streaming or up to 11 hours in ambient mode.) The earbuds have a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 24 dB, and operation is through the Walker’s Link 4.0 app via a mobile device or an Apple Watch. Price: $250.

Walker’s Game Ear, walkersgameear.com.