Bear Grylls Survival Range

The Bear Grylls gear has faired well in reviews & sold well all over the world. Here are 5 items that we feel would make great Christmas Presents & stocking fillers from the range:

Bear Grylls – Compact Scout Knife £15.99

Bear Grylls – Fire Starter £12.99

Bear Grylls – Compact Multitool £19.99

Bear Grylls – Basic Survival Kit £20.99

Bear Grylls – Ultimate Survival Kit £39.99

Ronnie Sunshines Best In Bushcraft

Hi all; here’s a clip from last year’s Best in Bushcraft Awards and Dave accepting the Best Retail Store award. Voting is open for this year’s entries so please keep voting! Fingers crossed we can be recognised again this year with our shiny new website (fingers and toes crossed!)

All new Deben Tracer gun lamps section

With the lamping season soon starting the next time you pop in the shop take a look at the new Deben Tracer lamp range all on display and working on the new Tracer stand. Ronnie Sunshines is the first in the UK to have one off these and it looks fantastic.We also have the full range of Hawke scopes all mounted on rifle stocks for you to try out. Our full range of shooting gun lights can be found here in our lamping section.

Ronnie says farewell to last of the Daystate Buckmaster.

You can’t say we don’t try our best for our customers. Here I am (dashing chap on the far right) with Tony Belas from Daystate presenting one of our loyal customers Mr Mo Soor the final remaining special edition Buckmaster rifle from Daystates exclusive Huntsman range.  Mo Soor enquirer about the rifle which we were able to source for him.

If you are looking for any particular bushcraft or shooting item not stocked just email us at  sales@ronniesunshines.com & we’ll see if we can source it for you.

Ronnie’s Open Day 2011

Following the great response from our previous open day we are pleased to confirm that we are indeed running another special free event on the 15th May 2011. If the previous event is anything to go by it is a great day out for all the family with free bushcraft demonstrations and entertainment provided. We have invited friends from BSA Guns, Woodland Ways Bushcraft, Airgun World Magazine and more besides to showcase new items, host presentations and displays and answer any questions you may have. We are hosting a sausage sizzle BBQ and dutchoven delights refreshments throughout the day with all proceeds from this and the prize draw going to Help For Heroes.
The event is free to attend but due to popular demand places are limited on the day. To confirm your attendance please complete the form below stating the number of your party and whether you will be with us in the morning or afternoon & we’ll email you back a pass.

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Camping in the Aylesbury Vale

After great weeked camping in the Aylesbury Vale I thought i’d share some pictures I took along with the feast we russled up all cooked in a dutch oven. Two boned and roled legs of lamb , stuffed with garlic and rosemary, on a bed of onions choped in half with half a bottle of port.

I have found that linning your dutch oven with foil makes it much easier to clean. This dutch oven is the 8ltr size which is perfect for cooking roast it’s deeper. Available from our web site here

Cook for about 1hr then chuck in a load of new potatoes these will cook in the port and meat juices. Cook for another half hour or so.

And there you have it, succulent lamb roasted to perfection! This dish is seriously tasty, the lamb just falls apart and great served with the new potatos, caramelized onions and gravy juice. YUM YUM

Ghillie Kettle Review

We’ve finally managed to get our hands on these super ghillie kettles which are already proving very popular. Ben from bensbackwards.com across the pond in Michigan has kindly allowed us to use this great blog entry on his review of the Ghillie Kettle.

Last year I borrowed a Kelly Kettle from a friend to give a test run. It was one of those things that I wanted to try but really didn’t want to buy at the time… Well we tested it out and used it quite a few times and really really liked it. We used it in areas where we didn’t want to start a camp fire and most of the time we had our kids with us and the kettle was quick and easy…it was also really cool.
I decided I wanted to stock some type of kettle and finally got around to doing some research on them. I ran across the Ghillie Kettles that I have never heard of, they looked identical to the Kelly Kettles but had a cap with a whistle instead of a cork. This made a lot of sense to me so I emailed them for some info.
It turned out that these were made in the same factory that makes the other British kettles on the market, and that the Ghillie was the only kettle to have a cap with a whistle.
The Kelly Kettle I had borrowed was the large model and I really wanted to try the small one to see how it does..

These are the three models Ghillie makes.

As of right now I have only used the small model several times and really like it! Its a little larger than a 2 liter bottle and light enough to carry in a day pack easily …here is how they work..

Add water to the spout on the side and put the cap on with the whistle…

 

Add tinder and small size fuel to the base..
Start fire in base and set kettle on top.

 

 

The chimney effect will start working and the fire will flare up, you can then add larger fuel from the top.

 

 

I had to add a few floats under the base as it was sinking down into the snow..Putting it on a small base of sticks makes having a small fire quick and easy even in deep snow. When you have good dry fuel these will boil water in 3-5 minutes. You will hear the whistle and see the steam coming out of the cap when you reach a boil..this seems to be safer and more efficient than other kettles. Lift the kettle off the base as shown so you don’t burn yourself!

 Tea Time!!

Pour the kettle with the loop handle and the chain. This smaller size does two large mugs, I get a good 24-26oz. of water per boil.

We currently have all 3 sized Ghillie Kettles in stock starting from £36.99 here

Thank you once again to Ben from www.bensbackwoods.com for the use of his blog entry.

Thunder Bolt pellets

While airgun technology may be advancing at a rate of knots, pellet design has remained static for decades.. Until now. These Thunder Bolt pellets push the boundaries of airgun pellet design and are set to create a storm. Thanks to the Thunder Bolt pellet’s unorthodox shape, unique skirt design & high-tech base material, these latest Thunder Bolt pellets shoot at extremely high velocities. Coupled with its super flat trajectory, it both impacts the target with maximum strike force & then penetrates much more deeply, making it ideal for pest control. With so many plus points the Thunder bolt is destined to make a big impact on the airgun scene. Initial test results in spring powered airguns are proving quite exceptional.

Available in snap shut tubs with 400 pellets in each for £9.99 at Ronnie Sunshines

It’s Pancake Day!

Everyone loves Shrove Tuesday – a day where it’s imperative to eat as many
pancakes as you possibly can -totally guilt free. While searching online for
tasty pancake fillings we found this interesting video on cooking pancakes with
your dutch oven!

Pancakes in a Dutch oven? Yes, you read that right… almost. You don’t make
them in the Dutch Oven, you make them on the lid. In addition to seasoning your
oven with oil, you should be seasoning the underside of the lid. Flip the lid
over, rest it on a bed of charcoal with some pieces of wood at the side to
stabilize it, and voilà, you have a griddle for making pancakes, French toast,
scrambled eggs, etc.

Ronnie Sunshines YouTube Channel

We’ve been busy over the weekend and created our very own YouTube channel which will now enable us to create some interesting videos on some of our gear & item demonstration on how they work. Please take a moment to visit the channel and let us know your thoughts on what kit you’d like us to review.

http:www.youtube.com/ronniesunshines

Bergen Rucksack

These Bergen’s have been designed and tested in conjunction with the British soldiers that use them & are drop tested fully loaded onto concrete from ten meters. One big positive for this Bergen is the comfort factor while carrying heavy 120ltr loads. The shoulder straps are a bit wider and more padded than a number of rucksacks I’ve seen and it’s easily adjustable to get a good fit. Each Bergen comes complete with a separate yoke enabling you to convert the bergan’s side pouches into a 10 or 20 litre daysack, all this for just £69.99!

Available at Ronnie’s For Just £69.99 Here

Jack Pyke Wellies

Anyone needing a warm, comfortable and totally waterproof wellington boot need look no further than these very resonably priced Jack Pyke ones at just £39.99. These Jack Pyke Wellies are neoprene lined, cushioned sole boots are light on the feet, extremely flexible and the adjustable gusset at the top allows even the sturdier-legged amoung us to walk in total comfort without having our boots flapping noisily and disturbing the blessed tranquillity of a morning moochabout.

These Jack Pyke Wellies are available on our web site here for £39.99.

Jamie Oliver Discovers Dutch Oven Cooking

 

Last night I tuned into the second episode of Jamie’s American Roadtrip, In which Jamie steps into the Wild West states of Wyoming and Montana to find out what life as a cowboy is really like. What thrilled me was that throughout the program he cooked in Dutch Ovens or (Cowboy Ovens) as they’re sometimes referred to.  He cooks for proper cowboys, the proper cowboy way, over an open fire using dutch ovens. Jamie said “when they had good ingredients the actual styles of cooking they used – like slow cooking in dutch ovens over open fire or spit roasting – would have given the food they did cook amazing flavours and textures.” Jamie spent his time at a rodeo in Cody, before heading upstate into the mountains to try and cut it on a working cattle ranch. He then rides out into the wilderness and even sleeps rough under the stars!

If you missed the episode you can watch it again online on the CH4 website Here

Ronnie Sunshines Review

We take customer service very seriously & try very hard to deliver a great service every time for anyone who visits our shop in Berkhamsted Herts or via our website. On the rare occasion that we get it wrong (hey we’re all human & mistakes happen) we will always try our hardest to put things right & make sure you leave happy. It’s always nice when customers get back in touch with us after a purchase especially when they do so to thank us for a pleasant service. Which is why I thought I’d share our latest email, sent by Keith after he visited our shop & purchased an air rifle.

From: Keith   Subject: Credit Where Credits Due

 

I just wanted to say how pleased I was with the service I have received on my first visit to your Berkhamstead store. I went there to buy a new air rifle, and had in mind the SMK XS19, but the assistant also pointed out the Hatsan S60. I was given plenty of time to try out both rifles, and in the end bought the hatsan. The Hatsan seems to be an excellent full power rifle. The staff there are extremely helpful and don’t try to just sell you stuff. I returned the next day after deciding to buy a better scope. Again great service. I was given plenty of time to look at scopes and make a good decision. You are doing a great job.

Kind Regards

Keith

 

Great Products at Great Prices!
www.ronniesunshines.com

Brattonsound Gun Safes

Brattonsound are so confident of the quality of these Sentinel gun cabinets that they now offer customers in the UK a three year on-site gun cabinet warranty, which means in the highly unlikely event of a manufacturing fault, a locksmith will be sent out free of charge to fix your gun cabinet. No other gun safe company offers such a warranty. In addition to this gun cabinet warranty, Brattonsound also gives free Napier VP90 Corrosion Inhibitor and shooting magazine with every Gun Safe. Many of us think that we can store our guns in our wardrobe because it works as good as gun cabinets. Not many of us know that the law demands that we store our guns in a safe place. Therefore, storing them in our wardrobes is irresponsible. Whenever you buy a gun, always look for suitable s gun safe or gun cabines so that your guns are not lying around for everyone’s easy access.

Snap Close Pellet Tin

Pellet spillages from tins have long been the bane of airgunners lives, particularly for those who use pellets packed in slip-lid tins. These new Snap Close pellet tins have a “claw” design which holds the lid firmly onto the base until released by pressing in the centre of the lid. The base has been cleverly designed so the tins can be stacked without “popping” open. It also does away with the necessity to have a tape seal.

CLA Game Fair

This years CLA Game Fair is being held at Belvoir Castle on July 24th, 25th and 26th, there is something for everyone at the show. As we as top shooting events there will be angling exhibitions, gun dog championships and equestrian displays. One of our favourites that was introduced into the show last year is the Gunmakers Pub, which will be located in the heart of the area and is the perfect meeting point! There will also be many have-a-go events, competions, chances to see the latest gear and the opportunity to catch up with friends and like minded people.

For full details please see www.gamefair.co.uk

Jack Pyke Armour Top

Here’s Jack Pyke’s COOL top thats HOT!

What with the British climate being so changable, it’s sometimes difficult to know what to wear, especially when you are going to be in the field for a whole day. However, help is at hand in the form of the Jack Pyke Armour Top . Made from ‘smartweave’ high wicking material, this top keeps you cool when it’s hot and hot when it’s cool, the Armour op can also be worn as an under or over layer. Comes in the Jack Pyke’s very own English Oak Camo.

Priced at £29.99 the Jack Pyke Armour Top is available from our Shop here.

Guardian Advert

We really excitied about our second national press advert going in tomorrow’s Guardian, advertising our popular fish smoker!

Jaguar Crossbow

The Jaguar Crossbow is the newest addition to our crossbow range & we think its excellent value for money. The trigger pull is excellent, the accuracy was so good that as we adjusted the 3 dot sight firing bolt after bolt, we watched the bolt holes march right into the bulls eye. In the kit you also get 4 bolts, a sling & a removable bolt quiver proving this kit really is fantastic value for money. Take a look at the video clip below of it in action.

Jaguar Crossbow £149.99