Stormy Kromer anyone?

[TheSayHeyKid]

Up here in Wisconsin, you are given one at birth. It's a law...

 

[curtism1234]

I have the burgandy plaid that you show in your first pic. My wife hates it, so I make sure to bust it out several times each winter

 

[MS 9x56]

Amazingly enough, mine is also sub MOA (with 150 grn Rem core lockts no less!)

The first year I had it, I hunted with just open sights and at 75 yards I could do half inch groups from a bench. I thought that was pretty impressive for a full length stock. Then when I put a scope on it, it blew me away. They are great rifles and it's a shame they are no longer made. One of the best buys for a quality rifle there was.

I've had this rifle for about 13 years now and have taken a decent number of deer with it.

I wish I would have gotten another in the 6.5x55 Swede. I haven’t found a load it won’t shoot into an inch.

 

[whitetail]

Mine always goes with me to the Dark Continent for those cold mornings on the bakkie

 

[Longwalker]

What are those little flap doodle things tied on in front? Are they supposed to decorate or do they have a function?

 

[MS 9x56]

In high winds you untie them pull the flaps down under your chin and tie them. Keeps the hat on your head and your ears warm.

 

[Pheroze]

In high winds you untie them pull the flaps down under your chin and tie them. Keeps the hat on your head and your ears warm.

You don't even have to untie them. The band pulls down over about half of the ear without undoing it.

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[Longwalker]

OK makes sense then! I couldn't see them serving a function in what we locally call cold weather, but for high winds in cool weather, seems reasonable.

 

[MS 9x56]

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Was that a rapala hunting knife I saw on you backpack? I bought every one they had in that series of knives shaving sharp every one.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

I unfortunately inherited the old mans hat in March of 2020, Swarovski hat pin included. Wish I could make just one more hunt with him!

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Cody, seeing that photo of your Dad with him holding a Bud Light, got me to wondering if you two were the inspiration for this commercial............

 

[Pheroze]

OK makes sense then! I couldn't see them serving a function in what we locally call cold weather, but for high winds in cool weather, seems reasonable.

Not letting out of this room that easily sir, behold:

The Rancher Cap

Our fleece, wool and Thinsulate-lined Rancher Cap is made for seriously cold winter conditions. Four times warmer than the Original Stormy Kromer Cap.

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[Bullthrower338]

Cody, seeing that photo of your Dad with him holding a Bud Light, got me to wondering if you two were the inspiration for this commercial............

Lol, my old man actually told me after am unsuccessful stalk on a huge bull in NM, we got back to the truck and opened a cold bud light. He said “son, I never liked any of you until I could drink beer with you”. Now that would have made a great bud light commercial! Lol

 

[Primal]

Was that a rapala hunting knife I saw on you backpack? I bought every one they had in that series of knives shaving sharp every one.

Indeed it is. I almost always keep a fixed blade attached to my packs. The The Rapala hunting knives are perfect for this imo, because they are nice and light weight and don't flop about when walking.

 

[Buffalo1]

My Stormy is one of my "go to" caps in cold weather. The short bill is great for bowhunting. Extremely warm and breaks the bite of cold wind.

 

[MS 9x56]

Indeed it is. I almost always keep a fixed blade attached to my packs. The The Rapala hunting knives are perfect for this imo, because they are nice and light weight and don't flop about when walking.

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My favorite is the bird knife as I prefer a little shorter blade for field dressing and the longer for cutting up meat.

 

[Petey J]

Not letting out of this room that easily sir, behold:

The Rancher Cap

Our fleece, wool and Thinsulate-lined Rancher Cap is made for seriously cold winter conditions. Four times warmer than the Original Stormy Kromer Cap.

www.stormykromer.com

I have a Stormy Kromer Rancher cap. It is WARM! I can’t hardly stand it if the temp is above 0.

 

[Delloro]

I bought the blaze orange one looking for a replacement for a crappy hat. Little did I know I would become a cultist to the brand! Anyone else?

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[Woodcarver]

Have 2, a brown plaid that gets worn most of the winter, and a blaze. Although my blaze is nowhere near as bright as the ones in the pics. Kinda dull actually. If I ran into a warden that got out of bed wrong, he might say it isn't bright enough to meet Colorado requirements (yes, that is a real thing).
Both are warm enough to be a little too warm when hiking. I can't imagine needing that insulated Rancher model. If it's that cold, think I might just stay in the tent!

 

[Mwag]

Here in NW MO we have times where they are needed. I own 3. 2 go with me on all western hunts. My wife used to give me a real hard time, that she had never seen anyone but me wear one, until we went to a horse sale in IA. There were more stormy Kromer hats than cowboy hats. Very functional, comfortable and warm.