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Antlers
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Gloves
      #148339 - 19/12/09 09:36 AM

On my last few trips to the range the temps have been cold enuf that shooting without gloves was not an option. All of my normal hunting gloves seem to feel too bulky and awkward when getting into the trigger guard - never seemed to be a problem on my bolt guns or single shots, but it doesn't feel safe with the DR. I guess I need more dexterity with the two triggers. Any suggestions?

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Re: Gloves [Re: Antlers]
      #148341 - 19/12/09 09:59 AM

I use the thumb gloves that you can fold away so it becomes an normal finger glove, with the trigger finger exposed.

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Re: Gloves [Re: 450_366]
      #148342 - 19/12/09 10:56 AM

I've had good success with Filson's wool lined leather gloves - http://www.filson.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3825485&cp=2069836.2064999.2118248

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Re: Gloves [Re: crkennedy1]
      #148356 - 20/12/09 01:16 AM

Years (actually decades) ago, I bought a pair of German hunting gloves which featured a clever slit in the trigger finger, which allowed the shooter to expose his trigger finger just enough to get a good feel of the trigger, I suppose such an arrangement is absolutely neccessary if you are to use a set trigger, which most German guns were (and many still are) equipped with. I still have the gloves and use them on all my cold weather hunting excursions.

The trigger finger arrangement is more than a simple slit in the glove finger. There is a flap of material inside the finger which covers the slit when the finger is not exposed. I wish I knew where to find a replacement when these wear out!

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Re: Gloves [Re: xausa]
      #148357 - 20/12/09 01:43 AM

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The trigger finger arrangement is more than a simple slit in the glove finger. There is a flap of material inside the finger which covers the slit when the finger is not exposed. I wish I knew where to find a replacement when these wear out!


Take a look at these. Mittens are warmer anyway!

http://www.kingofthemountainonline.com/ec/additem.asp?pid=glmi04

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9.3x57
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Re: Gloves [Re: Tatume]
      #148363 - 20/12/09 03:16 AM

We shoot and hunt in all weather & temps and for extreme cold where the exposure and touching of steel with any finger means instant numbness, I use a very heavy mitt on the support hand. On the trigger hand I use either a three-finger "frog" mitt or I wear a light, thin cotton or wool glove I slide into a loose, heavy mitt when I'm not actually shooting.

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Re: Gloves [Re: 9.3x57]
      #148368 - 20/12/09 03:44 AM

I do something similar til Rod, using an ultra thin silk or wool glove liner first, and then wear something heavier over that. The heavy mitten/glove varies depending on how cold it is.

For example, I'll wear a thin liner like this:


And then a fingerless glove/mitten combo like this over it:

The thin liner lets me feel what I'm doing since they stick out of the gloves cut off finger tips. When it gets colder, I flip the mitten part over my fingers.

Or if it's even colder, then I'll wear a heavier mitten as an outer layer, and only remove it just when I'm ready to shoot with the inner liner on:



Fwiw, I am absolutely not a Lowe Alpine agent, but I happened to find all the things I needed to illustrate in one place.

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9.3x57
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Re: Gloves [Re: EricD]
      #148369 - 20/12/09 04:05 AM

Good stuff, Erik.

My stuff is typically cheap stuff found in local farm stores and surplus outlets since it gets ripped up on wire and otherwise abused and tossed out.

When skiing I normally carry four pair of gloves and mitts so I always have a dry pair not soaked by sweat or snow. Two weeks ago I stupidly brought only two and more stupidly wore my heavies during the climb and they were soaked in sweat, then for some calls switched to my shooting gloves but when I went back to my heavies they were solid, hard iceboards. I had to drop them down my anorak for a few miles before they softened up, and by that time my hands were totally numb in my thin shooting gloves so I had to stick my hands down my pants for a while to get some feeling back before I could put on the heavies again and then had to fight the wet for the rest of the day.

As Amundsen said, cold isn't your worst enemy, sweat is.

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Antlers
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Re: Gloves [Re: 9.3x57]
      #148372 - 20/12/09 05:20 AM

Erik, that system looks like it would work well - I'll give it a try. Thx!!

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JabaliHunter
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Re: Gloves [Re: Antlers]
      #148377 - 20/12/09 05:55 AM

Looks good and perfect systems for dry cold - my problem here is often cold and rainy weather (ok not cold like you guys!) so while I like mittens I usually find something with gore-tex in it works best for me most of the time. Harkila makes good kit for our conditions, but it is all hunting market premium price....

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Re: Gloves [Re: Antlers]
      #148407 - 20/12/09 02:24 PM

Here in Montana, I use a system very similar as well..works pretty well and as suggested, really like the mits once it gets to -10f or colder..

Ripp

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Re: Gloves [Re: Antlers]
      #148969 - 28/12/09 04:31 AM

Quote:

On my last few trips to the range the temps have been cold enuf that shooting without gloves was not an option. All of my normal hunting gloves seem to feel too bulky and awkward when getting into the trigger guard - never seemed to be a problem on my bolt guns or single shots, but it doesn't feel safe with the DR. I guess I need more dexterity with the two triggers. Any suggestions?





http://www.gemplers.com/product/5600/Neoprene-Gloves-Wrist-length

Antler the link above is to a pair of neoprene gloves I use when hunting in Alaska's wet September. They are waterproof,windproof, and are warm in very cold weather. They work well with my double rifles. They are thick enough to shield the hands, and fingers from damage, but thin enough to use for shooting. The palms, and inside of the fingers are textured for good grip, even when wet. They will not mar the finish on your rifle. At under $30 per pair they are easy to replace if lost. I don't think you can wear them out My pair are over ten years old, and are still just like new. If you can't find them in Alaska, let me know and I'll pick you up a pair here, and you can pick them up at the DSC show.

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Re: Gloves [Re: DUGABOY1]
      #149242 - 01/01/10 05:18 PM

I'm with Erik and if you carry your gun cradeled you can smoothly take off the mitten by catching it between your off hand upper arm and armpit as you smoothly bring the rifle up.

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Antlers
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Re: Gloves [Re: DUGABOY1]
      #149426 - 04/01/10 08:01 AM

Quote:

Quote:

On my last few trips to the range the temps have been cold enuf that shooting without gloves was not an option. All of my normal hunting gloves seem to feel too bulky and awkward when getting into the trigger guard - never seemed to be a problem on my bolt guns or single shots, but it doesn't feel safe with the DR. I guess I need more dexterity with the two triggers. Any suggestions?





http://www.gemplers.com/product/5600/Neoprene-Gloves-Wrist-length

Antler the link above is to a pair of neoprene gloves I use when hunting in Alaska's wet September. They are waterproof,windproof, and are warm in very cold weather. They work well with my double rifles. They are thick enough to shield the hands, and fingers from damage, but thin enough to use for shooting. The palms, and inside of the fingers are textured for good grip, even when wet. They will not mar the finish on your rifle. At under $30 per pair they are easy to replace if lost. I don't think you can wear them out My pair are over ten years old, and are still just like new. If you can't find them in Alaska, let me know and I'll pick you up a pair here, and you can pick them up at the DSC show.



Mac, sorry I just saw this - been down south for two weeks and just getting around to catching up. Thanks for the offer! Better yet, could you bring yours and let me check them out? I've had issues with neoprene gloves in the past.

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DUGABOY1
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Re: Gloves [Re: Antlers]
      #149479 - 05/01/10 03:21 AM

No problem, I'll have them down at the ranch for that wind chill we are in for!

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Re: Gloves; Thanks Dugaboy1!! [Re: DUGABOY1]
      #150080 - 10/01/10 01:25 PM

Here's mine. Bought from Gemplers per Dugaboy1's recommendation.



I used them at the rifle range on the place here and the checking a few traps today. I like them. Wasn't very cold, about 31F, so I can't comment on deep cold, but for the wet conditions today they were great. I'll keep a pair in my ski anorak for sure. I did get a bit of perspiration going, so maybe a thin pair of wool liners would be in order. But overall, I like them, and they are waterproof.

They are not toughly built, and any wire or such they meet will rip them up for sure, but they are, just as DG1 says, very closely fit and feeling a trigger was easy for me. About the best gloves I've worn for that. Even in the tight-trigger-guarded TT33.

I got two pairs, so I'll be ok for a while.

THANKS for the tip Dugaboy1!

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Edited by 9.3x57 (10/01/10 01:26 PM)

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Re: Gloves; Thanks Dugaboy1!! [Re: 9.3x57]
      #150128 - 11/01/10 01:32 AM

I have used something similar by Sealskinz for fishing - make sure you buy bigger than you think. If they are too snug, your fingers go numb in my experience...

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