Shooting Sportsman Wingshooting Gear Guide

Sponsored By: Shooting Sportsman Partners

Bird season is approaching fast. Now is the perfect time to make sure you have the most-up-to-date gear and that you have everything you need. To aid in your preseason shopping, we've put together a selection of items that are both useful and built to last. From Georgia quail plantations to the Western mountains and everywhere in between, this must-have wingshooting gear will serve you well in the field and beyond. Check out these upland essentials, and get the jump on fall hunting!

OU/SXS SHOTGUN HARD CASES BY NEGRINI CASES

Negrini of Italy in collaboration with International Case Co. has developed the Compact Travel Series of cases to cover all shotgun-protection needs. The line includes the Uplander (16405) and Compact Sporter (16407) models and the UNICASE (16406) line, which converts to accept any type of shotgun—making this series the most compact, lightweight and versatile air travel cases in the industry.

These compact, air-travel-tough cases are made possible thanks to Negrini’s patented Pillar to Post Architecture. This design yields the lightest case with the most impact protection of anything on the market and is the most compact shotgun case ever produced. 

Available in configurations for different barrel lengths, rib heights and combination sets, the Compact Series fits every shotgun except extra-high-rib trap models. All are handmade and upholstered in Italy and come with a limited lifetime guarantee.

Colors: Available in multiple colors and trims

Weight: 5.7 pounds

Price: $515-$769

CHOW BOX BY RUFFLAND KENNELS

RuffLand’s Chow Box is essential for dog owners who want to keep their dogs’ food protected and easily accessible. The Chow Box comes in two sizes: Standard (30-pound capacity) and Mini (15-pound capacity). Rugged in design and with plenty of room for storage, the Chow Box is an ideal choice for discerning hunters who want the best for their dogs.

Colors: Milestone, Whitestone, Olive Drab, and Go Green

Sizes: Standard and Mini

Price: $51-$76

ULTIMATE RANGE BAG BY SPORTING ACCESSORIES LTD

The Ultimate Range Bag by Sporting Accessories, Ltd., is designed to meet every shooter’s needs. It has room for eight boxes of 12-gauge shells, and the pockets are neatly organized, allowing for storage of extra chokes, shooting glasses, hearing protection and more. The inside of the lid has a mesh-lined zippered compartment that is perfect for holding paperwork, pens and more.

Color: Elm

Price: $295

LEATHER BIRD BAG TRIO
BY BLAKE JONES DESIGNS

Blake Jones Designs offers a range of elegantly crafted and monogrammed custom leather goods styled for function and fashion in the field. The Leather Bird Bag Trio is handmade from supple cowhide and has bridle-leather trim and solid-brass hardware. Shooters can securely carry loaded shells on one side and empties on the other. The fully lined middle game bag attaches to the belt via a brass zipper for easy removal. Elevate your upland hunting, dove shooting or clay shooting—and your look—with the Leather Bird Bag Trio!

Colors: Chocolate with Chocolate Trim, Chocolate with Russet Trim, Gold with Chestnut Trim, Mahogany with Russet Trim, Olive with Chestnut Trim (shown), Whiskey with Chocolate Trim

Belt Sizes: Even waist 32" through 50"

Price: $269

SUMMIT XT VEST BY FINAL RISE

The Final Rise Summit XT (Extreme) Vest System is sewn with the finest materials sourced in America. Unmatched lumbar support and streamlined organization make this vest a workhorse in the field or on the mountain. The non-padded shoulder harness won’t impede a gun mount, and the Molle webbing system allows for unlimited configurations. The Summit XT is the perfect choice for the hunter who wants a lightweight, innovative vest with superb storage capabilities.

Colors: Coyote Brown/Black (shown), Coyote Brown/Ranger, Coyote Brown / Blaze, Ranger Green / Brown, Ranger Green / Blaze

Belt Sizes: S through XXL

Weight: 3.2 pounds

Price: $350

BRIAR JUMPER CHAPS BY HOUND & HARE

Hound & Hare’s Briar Jumper Chaps are cut from Scottish dry-wax cloth and feature 400-weight Hybrid dry wax on the front and 200-weight ripstop Hybrid aero dry wax on the back. The midweight chaps do not need re-waxing and will not transfer oil. Crafted in the US, Briar Jumper Chaps proudly showcase Hound & Hare's commitment to old-world craftsmanship and quality materials.

Color: Tan

Size: Standard (fits 29” to 31” inseam), Long (fits 32” to 34” inseam)

Price: $175

PHANTOM BY SOUNDGEAR

The Soundgear Phantom is both a hearing aid and protection device, allowing you to hear environmental sounds like conversations while protecting your ears from sudden and continuous loud sounds like gunfire. The Bluetooth-compatible Phantom is custom molded to fit the individual and therefore can be worn comfortably all day. It is also an FDA-listed prescription hearing aid and can be fitted to compensate for hearing loss. Use the code “GEARGUIDE25” at checkout to get 25% off your order.

Colors: Black (shown), Clear, Red and Blue

Price: $1,599

LEG O‘MUTTON BREAKDOWN CASE BY WREN & IVY

Wren & Ivy’s Leg O’Mutton Breakdown Case is the perfect blend of modern functionality and classic style. The sturdy construction of waxed twill canvas and vegetable-tanned bridle leather ensures both durability and vintage charm. Designed to accommodate over/under and side-by-side shotguns, the case has a side cinch strap to secure the stock and action, and there is a side pocket for storing choke tubes or a cleaning kit. A hydrophobic fleece lining replicates the look and feel of classic shearling while being easy to clean and quick to dry. There is also an adjustable handle and shoulder strap for easy carrying.

Weight: 6lb

Dimensions: 38” (l) x 9.375” (h)

Price: $555