Shooting Gloves

[Jacklurcher]

Mrs Lurcher has asked me what I fancy for Christmas.

As my back yard range is getting a bit Baltic of late, I'm thinking gloves.

Any recommendations on what would be best for loading and shooting a springer (not off a bag)?

All suggestions, no matter how bizarre, welcome.

[Blackrider]

Sealskin with the flipback velcro thumb and fore finger adjustment !

[Jacklurcher]

Sealskin with the flipback velcro thumb and fore finger adjustment !

Thanks. I was thinking Aldi neoprene fishing gloves, but since the Mrs is paying…

[Blackrider]

Thanks. I was thinking Aldi neoprene fishing gloves, but since the Mrs is paying…

I occasionally use neoprene fingerless when fly fishing in Autumn which are fine but a little restrictive I find.
Macwets are also a decent glove, thinish so the pellets can be felt and loaded in milder conditions but lacking real warmth in colder weather especially once damp or wet.

[Neil54]

I have some neoprene gloves, fit like the proverbial glove, but, they restrict the blood flow so my fingers got cold.
If getting neoprene, get a size larger.

[Waddy]

Like others have said there are cheap neoprene fishing gloves that the finger tips come off for fiddly jobs, inserting a pellet for instance, I'll be getting a pair soon myself.

Then there are actual shooting gloves, as used by target shooters. These are a lot more expensive but can actually improve your shooting. I got a second hand Kurt Thune glove for my left hand & it's brilliant for standing shots.

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[Segata]

I just use Fingerless driving gloves, soft leather as I originally had my Nappa Steering wheel in mind but it works well with the Guns as it's plenty grippy but doesn't mark the woodwork, theres vents to stop my hands getting too hot and the finger sections go to the first finger knuckle so my fingers never actually get cold as it keeps the blood warm enough circulating through and as my fingers are not covered theres no issue of dexterity when loading the breech etc.

[TonyL]

I haven't ever owned any gloves specifically made for shooting. Back in my Winter ratting days I'd just wear fingerless woolly gloves. I think just about any glove you want to wear that feels comfortable will do. I'm tempted to wear thinner leather gloves sometimes, even when not cold, to keep the blueing safe from my wedding ring! Any glove will help isolate your hand from any residual springer vibrations, helping consistency.

I work in a motorcycle clothing shop and I'm often trying on the motocross neoprene gloves. They feel lovely and would have a nice, cushioning effect. They'd need a finger end or two chopping off for trigger and loading, though, and colours are mostly a bit lurid!

I probably ought to invest in some proper shooting gloves....

[rapidresponse1]

ive a nice sealskin pair fold back nice and cosy

[TonyL]

I also meant to add earlier that wearing a glove, I feel, really helps consistency due to your pulse etc not getting transmitted through to the rifle. Also the grip element mentioned earlier. Plus, I feel with a break barel or underlever, it helps protect the finish from and rings worn (as mentioned earlier) and also from the chemicals in your skin. I really did ought to get back into the habit of wearing gloves again. Not really sure why I stopped....

[nevadacowboy]

Another vote for Sealskinz.

[gsxrman]

I look a bit odd as I use an Anschutz glove on left hand "holding" and sealskin on right hand "trigger". Had the years now.