What gear would you never buy again?

[CBH Australia]

The idea is from another forum but is there a piece of equipment that turned out to be a waste?
Maybe it's crap or just became redundant among the gear we "Had to have"

I found it hard to answer and I have bought many gadgets and accessories.

Many quote certain Lee products to have been a waste or something they upgraded. Electronic powder measures got some milage because they failed at just 12-18 months.

There was other stuff.

The one thing that I don't use is the Lock N Load bushings on my Hornady press. I just screw the dies in and out rather than buying a heap of extra bushings.

 

[USMA84DAB]

F-1 Chrony - the thing never works

 

[CBH Australia]

F-1 Chrony - the thing never works

Yeah, some chronograph s were mentioned. Mine was a good second hand one , no complaints.
But, I've heard some don't like LabRadar. I guess anything can fail or fault.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Anything cheap - it is invariably rubbish.

 

[IvW]

Remington M700 in 375H&H or bigger...
Weatherby...
Hornady DG bullets...
Ford...
Land Rover....

 

[Rob404]

My Magneto Speed and my X Wifes wedding ring

 

[Arthur Morta]

Remington M700 in 375H&H or bigger...
Weatherby...
Hornady DG bullets...
Ford...
Land Rover....

I agree with your list except for one item...

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I agree with your list except for one item...

Land Rover?!

 

[Bsto270]

I had a pair of Irish Setter short boots start to come apart after two weeks of light wear for break in. Unfortunately it happened while I was in Africa. Managed to limp them through but that was the last pair I've had.

 

[375Fox]

A Thompson center bolt action rifle, it might feel solid for a cheap rifle but prepare to be let down. There was a Jim shockey advertisement saying his only complaint about rifle was guides always ask for it. The only reason a guide would want that rifle was if they were floating uncontrollably down a river and needed a paddle and even then it would probably still let them down.

 

[375Fox]

I had a pair of Irish Setter short boots start to come apart after two weeks of light wear for break in. Unfortunately it happened while I was in Africa. Managed to limp them through but that was the last pair I've had.

I always bring super glue with me now for a similar reason. Too easy to pack and too useful when you need it.

 

[Berettaco]

Burris or Leupold spotting scopes. Just pay the $ and get a swaro - save a lot of frustration and money….

 

[browningbbr]

Simmons scopes
Bushnell anything
Gunstock ammo holders made of elastic
Remington brass
Aluminum scope bases and/or rings

 

[Newboomer]

A Thompson center rifle, it might feel solid for a cheap rifle but prepare to be let down. There was a Jim shockey advertisement saying his only complaint about rifle was guides always ask for it. The only reason a guide would want that rifle was if they were floating uncontrollably down a river and needed a paddle and even then it would probably still let them down.

Progressive reloading press. Had one that was inconsistant, threw double charges and cost me a good rifle. No satisfaction from the company, either. So much for lifetime warranties.

 

[meigsbucks]

I didn’t buy it, my wife bought it for me after seeing an ad on TV while I was watching a hunting show several years ago…
A Cough Muffler. When I go hunting she always asks me if I have it. “Yes Dear” It doesn’t work worth crap, so it stays in my accessory box in the basement.

 

[baxterb]

The gunsmithing services of two makers , one of which is in the guild, who otherwise have stellar reputations.

I may not be a gunsmith /machinist, but I know crap when I see it.

 

[Ridgewalker]

Blaser R8, just not my style (let the flames begin!)

 

[baxterb]

I didn’t buy it, my wife bought it for me after seeing an ad on TV while I was watching a hunting show several years ago…
A Cough Muffler. When I go hunting she always asks me if I have it. “Yes Dear” It doesn’t work worth crap, so it stays in my accessory box in the basement.

my brother and i had hours of laughs about that product. Wondered if it could be adapted for wind from the other end, if you get my drift.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I didn’t buy it, my wife bought it for me after seeing an ad on TV while I was watching a hunting show several years ago…
A Cough Muffler. When I go hunting she always asks me if I have it. “Yes Dear” It doesn’t work worth crap, so it stays in my accessory box in the basement.

For that you need to buy her some roses!

 

[BeeMaa]

Cheap optics. I've learned my lesson the hard way.