Rough shooting clothes

springer12

It might seem like a silly question but what do ye guys wear out shooting. Im still learning the ropes of the sport. Im mainly talkin about goin fot pheasants/woodcock.

cookimonster

Starting from the bottom:
I use neoprene boots (warm and dry) with good soles
Good thick absorption socks

I tend to ware a heavy trouser (see link http://www.sportsden.ie/percussion-rambouillet-tapered-hunting-trousers.html) all season for both water/wind proofing and keeping the thorns at bay. When the weather gets colder I'll use a pair of thermal sports underware especially if we're standing around decoying.

Tops are dependent on weather, I generally use a shooting vest so I layer stuff under that:a wicking layer of some sort, light to heavy fleaces / shirts and or wind proof jackets.
I don't regulate heat well so I've gone for tops with under arm zips and combination zip button closures to help ventilation or retention of heat. I've owned some good quality breathable jackets but to be honest if your going to sweat your going to sweat no matter what.

I've gotten into the habbit of carrying a selection of hats, scarfs (heavy and light) and gloves in my wardrobe, sorry meant car to suit.

Most importantly after the comfort aspect ensure you can still mount your gun properly. It's not as cut and dry as people make out. As you may be decoying August / September pigeon over stubble whareing a light top and 3 months latter shooting ducks dropping into frosty marshes.

long range shooter

military surplus

Traumadoc

springer12 wrote: »

It might seem like a silly question but what do ye guys wear out shooting. Im still learning the ropes of the sport. Im mainly talkin about goin fot pheasants/woodcock.

I would also get a pair of wax chaps , protect your trousers from briars , getting wet.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/STUDDED-WAXED-COTTON-LEGGINGS-CHAPS-SHOOTING-BEATING-HUNTING-FISHING-WALKING/dp/B00FANCTBU

springer12

Thanks for the replies lads, tis always nice to hear different lads opinions.

merv35

Try the hunting gear on Decathlon .ie have there super track wellie 900 waterproof trousers 500 jacket great gear for the money

Snakezilla

Decent socks and boots. There's nothing worse than uncomfortable feet.
Army surplus camo jacket or game vest depending on weather , usually my work jeans or army surplus trousers

Staloejunior

Decent socks, good pair of wellies, snickers pants, wax jacket and a decent hat!