Shooting Gloves

[Browning]

I suffer from bad circulation in my hands (I think they call it Raynauds Disease) which basically means my

fingers get very cold, very easily during the winter.

 

This is a real pain in the **** when it comes to shooting, as I can't wear thick gloves for obvious reasons.

 

Can anyone recommend, from experience, any gloves that are windproof, waterproof, warm and

thin enough to wear whilst shooting shotgun and rifle?

 

I've tried leather, neoprene etc, which are OK, but still don't do the job well enough.

 

Any help with this is very much appreciated.

[Axe]

I know this sounds daft, but have you tried silk gloves as an inner to your chosen shooting glove. Silk is a very good insulator.

[lurcherboy]

Le Chameau ones are windstoppers and still relatively thin enough tp load a pump or semi without losing a finger but expensive.

 

 

LB

[pavman]

when fowling in really bad weather i use neo ones that have fingers that fold back, i keep them down when handling the boat on the river but once in position fold the trigger finger back, not perfect but even when wet they hold warmth,

[Dunkield]

I have tried most gloves, and find noeprene (Barbour) fairly useless when they get wet.

I now have a pair of Beater gloves by one of those Finnish companies and they seem the business, tried them is hosing rain and fairly cold weather so far no probs.

The bobbly bits on the palms may not be to every ones liking but apart from that they get the

[plexer]

What about a pair of sealskinz?

 

Ben

[ziplex]

KT, (knitted thermal) gloves made by Marigold or Thermit gloves made by Polyco are excellent liner gloves. I sell them through work to all sorts of customers.......people from cold store order pickers to yard workers sware by them. They will fit under most gloves and are purpose made to be an 'insulator', i've used them for fishing in sub zero conditions and they do work! Should be available from most PPE suppliers.

[benelli 1]

I am currently using musto windstoppers. windproof , showerproof and very comfy. They are fleece lined with amara fronts which give fantastic grip even when wet. They are also breathable so your hands dont get sweaty. Thumb, trigger finger and middle are fold back and also have an elasticated cuff. Have a look for yourself on avalon guns shop site. In my opinion well worth thirty quid.

[dazza]

I use the same ones as benelli

 

http://www.avalon-shop.co.uk/index.php?mai...products_id=290

[mickymiroku]

I suffer from bad circulation in my hands (I think they call it Raynauds Disease) which basically means my

fingers get very cold, very easily during the winter.

 

This is a real pain in the **** when it comes to shooting, as I can't wear thick gloves for obvious reasons.

 

Can anyone recommend, from experience, any gloves that are windproof, waterproof, warm and

thin enough to wear whilst shooting shotgun and rifle?

 

I've tried leather, neoprene etc, which are OK, but still don't do the job well enough.

 

Any help with this is very much appreciated.

kieth arthur from talksport radio swears by vasaline, it acts as a barrier . it might be worth a try.

[Browning]

Thanks for all your replies lads, it's given me lots to think about.

[Lancs Lad]

I suffer the same sort of problem........I blame it on the army being stuck out on the middle of know where in the depths of winter an being told that we were not allowed to wear our issue gloves.............

 

I now get very sore knuckles....

 

I have a set of Prologic neoprenes, but like people have said......are useless when wet......

 

I also have a set of mountain bike gloves that can be used aswell........

 

nowt keeps your hands warm like a pair of.........

[verminer]

I suffer from bad circulation in my hands (I think they call it Raynauds Disease) which basically means my

fingers get very cold, very easily during the winter.

 

This is a real pain in the **** when it comes to shooting, as I can't wear thick gloves for obvious reasons.

 

Can anyone recommend, from experience, any gloves that are windproof, waterproof, warm and

thin enough to wear whilst shooting shotgun and rifle?

 

I've tried leather, neoprene etc, which are OK, but still don't do the job well enough.

 

Any help with this is very much appreciated.

give DENTS Gloves factory a ring they are based in warminster wilts and they do very nice shooting gloves

[Gordon R]

I use Le Chameau, but carry a petrol handwarmer. I take off the gloves periodically and use the handwarmer. Then put the gloves back on. This does it for me. I am troubled with sore hands in cold weather - three dislocations and two broken knuckles.

[Dunkield]

Can't believe it, a 'which glove' thread and no one has told the story about sticking you hands in freezing cold water yet

 

Anyways I found a picture of the ones I use now, if you are going to get these try them on first as the fit can be bit funny.

 

Beater Gloves

[blackthorn]

lammi gloves open palmed, used them last year no cold hands, if you need an address PM

[dmpi]

Recently bought a pair of Whitewater adavantage camo rainblocker gloves and would recommend them. They have a non slip leather palm and thinner shooting finger to give better feel. Warm, waterproof - but not cheap. I think I paid about £18 on the net.

[mlhaney]

I have treid numerous gloves and my experience is that there are NO gloves that are windproof, waterproof, warm and thin enough for shooting. The closest thing I have found are Filson fingerless merino wool gloves. They give warmth even when wet and your fingers are free. I have also found that dressing with one extra layer than you would otherwise need helps overcome the need for gloves. Hope this helps.

[hmr]

i got a pair of neo gloves from argos they are quite thin,fairley warm and waterproof.trigger finger folds back

[IanF]

No, No, No, No, NO!!!!

 

Only one thing really works for keeping your puds warm in chilly conditions (ask an Eskimo!) - that would be mittens.

 

Now, this is something that is not ideal for shooting usage - however, cross a set of fingerless gloves and a full mitten and you get something that works.... and works really well!

 

Please give them a go - I find they are generally too warm for anything but sub zero usage. Maybe for your circulation problems they are the answer!

 

 

 

 

Rgds Ian

[FERRETBOY]

I suffer from the the same as Lancs Lad good old daft and barmy, i bought some cycling gloves from the A*di about 3 weeks ago and they are just the job,neoprene,gripped palms,and warm and all for £3.50 sorted

[Guest jonrms]

Recently bought a pair of Whitewater adavantage camo rainblocker gloves and would recommend them. They have a non slip leather palm and thinner shooting finger to give better feel. Warm, waterproof - but not cheap. I think I paid about £18 on the net.

 

do you or anyone else have a link for this site??

 

I am interested... I hate freezing... and having cold hands.

[Paul223]

I suffer from bad circulation in my hands (I think they call it Raynauds Disease) which basically means my

fingers get very cold, very easily during the winter.

Bloody awful isn't it, as the cold comes on so does a burning sensation with intense pain I get it in my hands, feet and lower leg the best gloves I've found are similar to what Ian F has shown!

[Hodmedod.one]

I have tried most gloves, and find noeprene (Barbour) fairly useless when they get wet.

I now have a pair of Beater gloves by one of those Finnish companies and they seem the business, tried them is hosing rain and fairly cold weather so far no probs.

The bobbly bits on the palms may not be to every ones liking but apart from that they get the

 

 

Totally agree with you about the neoprene ones being useless. I have tried the Barbour and Snowbee varieties. They are both rubbish.

 

Those "Beater Gloves" look a bit bulky to shoot in and are a bit pricey to beat in :unsure:

[Lord Geordie]

I find it best to keep the WRISTS warm as well as the hands as the blood passes the wrists it's close to the skin and with the surface area of the wrist it's cooled VERY quickly so keep your wrists warm also and it helps the circulation of warm blood to the finger tips

 

LG