Advanced Marksmanship Clothing for shooting,

[mjh30]

I was just wondering if anyone had any particular choice of clothing when they were shooting. Does everyone try to wear the same jacket whether of the bench, off-hand or prone, its just that I noticed that I seem to be more effective if the jacket that I am wearing is a little tighter. I was thinking of just getting a quality shooting jacket and using it all the time, but taking in weather factors that may not be practical.

 

[i_Adam_i18]

Re: Clothing for shooting,

Adapt and overcome. If you shoot benchrest, wear the same thing everytime. If not, shoot with what you are wearing.

 

[Captain Moroni]

Re: Clothing for shooting,

All you need to wear is a shemagh, knee pads, and 511 boots

 

[ewoaf]

Re: Clothing for shooting,

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Captain Moroni</div><div class="ubbcode-body">All you need to wear is a shemagh, knee pads, and 511 boots </div></div>
+1

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Clothing for shooting,

in the places i shoot, i always try to be comfortable and wear stuff to protect myself, which is always long sleeve even if its 110* in the shade.

i mostly try to always cover my face to keep off the sun and wind.

a shooting mitt is a handy thing to have.

 

[Scottiep504]

Re: Clothing for shooting,

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Captain Moroni</div><div class="ubbcode-body">All you need to wear is a shemagh, knee pads, and 511 boots </div></div>

Don't forget khaki cargo pants and a "tactical" beard !!! LOL

 

[DaveV]

Re: Clothing for shooting,

Clothing is clearly optional

 

[ekaphoto]

Re: Clothing for shooting,

A quality shooting jacket will help is it fits and is worn properly. They have some adjustment. While they are not much use while shooting off a bench with front and rear bags, prone unsupported, off hand etc they help. add a good cuff sling and it helps more. Both take some getting used to and to learn the fine line between tight enough to get maximum support and cutting off your blood and it hurting like hell.

 

[Gordon Nettleton]

Re: Clothing for shooting,

You need 5.11 tactical flip flops for after the match to give your feet a breath of fresh air
painted toe nails is an option

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Clothing for shooting,

...its good to have options

 

[Impact]

Re: Clothing for shooting,

elbow pads as well.

 

[Natty Bumpo]

Re: Clothing for shooting,

I went to the range once wearing shorts during the summer. Shooting from the kneeling and sitting positions, my elbows wanted to slide off my sweaty knees/shins. Since then, I always wear long pants. Not an issue if you're just shooting prone.

 

[divejay]

Re: Clothing for shooting,

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ewoaf</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Captain Moroni</div><div class="ubbcode-body">All you need to wear is a shemagh, knee pads, and 511 boots </div></div>
+1</div></div>

+2

 

[He Shoot Me]

Re: Clothing for shooting,

F...ing DaveV....LMFAO!

-Pat

 

[Powder_Burns]

Re: Clothing for shooting,

I like to have a jacket on when shooting prone, I guess elbow pads would help too but I'm not a padding kind of guy. I like physical conditioning to replicate actual 'field' conditions...no shooting support except for a sling or bipod, its hard on your knees and elbows for awhile but then you leather up and become immune to it.

 

[marduk185]

Re: Clothing for shooting,

+1 nothing but the bday suit yo