What products do you wish companies made for hunting?

[Mojave]

Been thinking about this for a while. I am about 18-20 months from returning to the US.

Been involved in manufacturing and repair of survival equipment in the military, thinking about trying to side hustle a bit. Also been building guns for a few years.

Firearm things I am interested in doing:
1. Heeren action
2. Hagn actions
3. Fraser side lever actions
4. Carbon fiber stocks/Fiberglass stocks
5. Blaser R8 accessories
6. Tikka/Howa/700 clone hunting chassis in CF.

Non-firearm things I am interested in doing.
1. carbon fiber or fiberglass drift boats
2. CF Trecking poles
3. live traps for bobcats
4. CF mule saddles

 

[Ferrulewax]

A well priced drift boat would sell very well, I have no idea on manufacturing costs, but price for drift boats is obsurd.

I think there is an old thread like this that may give you some ideas. I still want the “perfect” poncho/shelter.

 

[Ferrulewax]

Found it!

What piece of gear do you wish existed?

I would like a neoprene scope cover that wraps all the way around action/trigger helping to keep ice/sand from entering action. Salvaged from holey waders. Couple hours of cutting and sewing. Not sure why this idea hasn’t been picked up by somebody yet. Sand, needles and snow in your bolt...

rokslide.com

 

[KurtR]

Been thinking about this for a while. I am about 18-20 months from returning to the US.

Been involved in manufacturing and repair of survival equipment in the military, thinking about trying to side hustle a bit. Also been building guns for a few years.

Firearm things I am interested in doing:
1. Heeren action
2. Hagn actions
3. Fraser side lever actions
4. Carbon fiber stocks/Fiberglass stocks
5. Blaser R8 accessories
6. Tikka/Howa/700 clone hunting chassis in CF.

Non-firearm things I am interested in doing.
1. carbon fiber or fiberglass drift boats
2. CF Trecking poles
3. live traps for bobcats
4. CF mule saddles

I think the live traps for bobcats thing has been done. My father in law has 4 of them and caught a bunch of cats last year

 

[mustelid_master]

I think the live traps for bobcats thing has been done. My father in law has 4 of them and caught a bunch of cats last year

Yeah, lots of people doing it, and not a ton of demand, most states don't make you use them, and legality is the only reason to use them, footholds are way better.

 

[180ls1]

Stabilized 15x NL Pures with ballistics

I am sure that's beyond your scope but it would be sweet.

 

[LeftyWilbury]

Dehydrated small batch bourbon so all I have to do is add water. Tired of carrying all that weight. Maybe a good dehydrated IPA for breakfast too.

 

[180ls1]

Something that attaches to the top of a pack frame rails so you can use your pack as a seated shooting rest. It may require carbon legs that stow in the meat shelf but can be pulled out and help prop up the pack.

 

[PointlessArcher]

A well priced drift boat would sell very well, I have no idea on manufacturing costs, but price for drift boats is obsurd.

I think there is an old thread like this that may give you some ideas. I still want the “perfect” poncho/shelter.

2nd on the poncho/shelter + bivy

 

[Bigbuckbandit]

this year I was wondering why a brand like Exo doesnt make a bino harness already attached to the backpack. Just make it one system instead of doubling up and having backpack straps sit on top of the bino harness straps.