walt1980 Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm after some decent gloves to use in the winter on game shoots. I've got a pair of the thin macwets I use in the summer and on cooler days but could do with some warmer ones as well. Had a look at the sealskinz Hunter gloves, look reasonable, any thoughts on them or are there any others worth looking at??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Man up you Softy Southerner, gloves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 In the winter i shoot in tog 24 Bigfoot gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) I have a couple of pairs of Sealskins which I use for shooting, both driven days, decoying and sitting in ambush for soft furry things. Although thin, they are remarkably warm. My old arthritic hands and fingers feel the cold more these days and these gloves work pretty well up to a point, however another neat American invention for hunters in cold climates is a muff you can hang around your neck and adjust to waist area, where you can push in your hands ... I do with the gloves on as well .. keeping them very snug indeed. The muff also has a small pocket on the side where you can also put a hand warmer. Waiting for a drive to start, sitting in the reds waiting for a duck or two, sat in a high seat on a freezing January morning this bit of kit is worth every penny. Check out the Cabela's site, they will ship no problem. On edit, just checked their web site and they are under 'hand warmers', looks like they have been uprated and the price has gone up a bit since I purchased mine about 15yrs ago. $49..99 but will last you a lifetime. Edited September 14, 2017 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Gloves, things l get the wife for the winter, along with socks and thermals. Men do "not" need gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Le Chameau - not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire graeme Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Love my sealskins. Warm, Dry and easy to shoot with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Said this before. Layer up. 1. Karimorr glove liners from sports direct (warmth and sweat). £2.99 2. Any latex / vinyl disposal glove. (Mid layer). £7.00 for 100 3. Leather gloves. Keep then cheap as their get damaged. (Hard wearing). Wash 1, bin 2, wear out 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt1980 Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Man up you Softy Southerner, gloves? I'm not built for winter, although the training has gone well with the kebabs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Sell your house and buy the Harkika range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 For game shooting I would get yourself another set of the MacWets ..... we don't get that many really cold days, and they're a dream to shoot in as you'll know. Much of the day you'll be able to use your pockets and can have a hand warmer if you suffer. If you were spending a night under the moon, or heading up into the mountains for a day it would be a different case and I'd be recommending something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Use a zippo hand warmer..get off the bay for much cheapness.. Put in fuel ..light..put in bag..put in pocket..like putting your hand on a radiator ..well worth buying and keeps warm for 8 hours ish Top tip use proper zippo fuel or you will smell like a diesel pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandladdie Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 I have the seal skinz and find them pretty good. The ones I have have the fold back trigger finger, but all that means is you get one cold finger on each hand. if I was buying again I'd get the hunters, the gloves have been superb otherwise and have worn well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Those who do not wear gloves have perhaps not been out in really cold conditions, or perhaps they are just real men. When your fingers are so cold that you can't even undo your trouser zip to take a ****, you'll wish you had some decent gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 These. I can easily use a double trigger gun with them. https://www.sealskinz.com/UK/outlet/ultra-grip-gloves-olive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzy Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) Have a google for the 'Combat Mk2 gloves'. Absolutely superb with decent length cuffs Edited September 15, 2017 by fitzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Hesitate to suggest these because of the price, but if you shoot SbS, have a look at the GripSwell range. I suffer badly with arthritis/cramp even on a cooler summer evening so need something decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) These are all the rage apparently. https://birco.co.uk/products/silverline-427550-latex-builders-gloves-large?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=24862673415&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4vWvue6m1gIV2sqyCh2EtAdbEAYYBSABEgL-XPD_BwE In the past I needed to use gloves for most shooting and I have an extensive collection of woollen and leather gloves, none of which were perfect. I am off to the builders merchants to get some of these in the hope that Motty or Muncher will take me out on the marsh when the Pinks arrive (as a spectator of course). Edited September 15, 2017 by JDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandladdie Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 These are all the rage apparently. https://birco.co.uk/products/silverline-427550-latex-builders-gloves-large?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=24862673415&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4vWvue6m1gIV2sqyCh2EtAdbEAYYBSABEgL-XPD_BwE In the past I needed to use gloves for most shooting and I have an extensive collection of woollen and leather gloves, none of which were perfect. I am off to the builders merchants to get some of these in the hope that Motty or Muncher will take me out on the marsh when the Pinks arrive (as a spectator of course). I wear that type of glove everyday at work. Your hands will freeze! Best cheap solution is the latex glove route imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Thin leather flying gloves for when shooting with good thick mittens over the top when waiting to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Whatever you do dont buy neoprene gloves, mine seem to have built in freezer plates. Wore them once winter fishing , never again. Old time fowlers would dip their hands in cold water then let them dry naturally, supposed to keep hands warm all day. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilksy II Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Whatever you do dont buy neoprene gloves, mine seem to have built in freezer plates. Wore them once winter fishing , never again. Old time fowlers would dip their hands in cold water then let them dry naturally, supposed to keep hands warm all day. Blackpowder As an apprentice i had to break the ice on the water butt at work so we could dip our hands in, it does work but it's painful at first! I use some string knitted fingerless gloves,hard wearing and warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 These are all the rage apparently. https://birco.co.uk/products/silverline-427550-latex-builders-gloves-large?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=24862673415&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4vWvue6m1gIV2sqyCh2EtAdbEAYYBSABEgL-XPD_BwE In the past I needed to use gloves for most shooting and I have an extensive collection of woollen and leather gloves, none of which were perfect. I am off to the builders merchants to get some of these in the hope that Motty or Muncher will take me out on the marsh when the Pinks arrive (as a spectator of course). I would prefer it if you came armed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 I would prefer it if you came armed. Careful JDog .... that's one of Motty's code phrases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IEH Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Millarmitts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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