What are clay shooters looking for in the best clay shooting vests? (Here’s our advice on what to wear clay shooting.) Clay shooter and Sporting Gun contributor Rhys Plum advises: “The vest is a piece of uniform that unites all us clay shooters. But it is also a great way…
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We advise you on what to wear shooting. (Photo courtesy Campbells of Beauly)
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What to wear shooting
Getting your shooting clothing right isn’t just a case of looking the part. You also want to make sure that you’re protected against the elements – staying warm and dry in winter and cool in summer.
In the first instance ask your host what the dress code is likely to be. If it’s a driven day then a tie is expected. If it’s an informal walked-up day then matters are likely to be different.
Should you wear a tweed cap?
Different clothes for different disciplines
Shooting etiquette demands different clothing for different disciplines. If you’re at a formal shoot then it’s going to be tweeds, or moleskins for less formal. If you’re stalking you might want to look at camouflage and your clothing will certainly need to be quiet and not ‘rustle’. What should you wear clayshooting? If it’s summer, maybe just a light gilet. But a cap is still important.
Clayshooting vest by Musto £95
What’s best to wear on your feet and should you wear a cap? Read on and find out the answers.
Here’s the information you need on choosing the right kit for shooting.
The shooting kit that we’d all love to have
There are various pieces of shooting kit that are essential to trips out in the field. We’ve picked some top picks and some that are on the wish list. 1. The jacket Harkila Stornoway Tweed Shooting Jacket £369.95 This recently came out top in our list of best tweed shooting…
The best clay shooting jackets
You can be very exposed to the wind and rain on a clay ground and that’s when layers come into their own. So we’ve picked out a selection of the best clay shooting jackets around which would work well in a layering system. Whilst we’re on the subject of layers,…
The best tweed shooting coats
A comfortable, breathable, stylish shooting coat is a key part of shooting clothing. While technical fabrics have been on the march in recent years, tweed still has a place in the hearts of traditional country people. So we’ve carefully looked at what is available to create a list of the…
Best waterproof trousers – our top picks for all-season hunting
If you’re thinking about what to wear when you’re shooting, at the top of your list should be a pair of good waterproof overtrousers. Living in the countryside can present a tricky set of challenges when it comes to clothing. Whether it’s hot and humid, windy, cold and rainy or…
Best wildfowling jackets – we put them to the test
Why we need the best wildfowling jackets It is 4am in mid-January. The Shipping Forecast warns of meteorological Armageddon from Gibraltar Point to North Foreland. Sleet like spittle taps the windows and a gusting north-easterly is making up its mind whether or not to remove the shed roof. In conditions…
The best clothing for beaters (and pickers-up)
We asked those in the know what they think is the best clothing for beaters. What to wear and what to avoid. (Read our beating on a shoot day rules for some more advice.) Liam Stokes, CEO of the British Game Assurance (formerly British Game Alliance) advises: “As a gamekeeping…
Hunting gloves – what are the best options? Don’t miss our top picks.
A good pair of hunting gloves can be the difference between a great day of shooting and a disappointing one. It’s easy to focus on the bigger ticket equipment like your gun or scope and forget that you actually shoot with your hands. If they are cold or wet, your…
Best shooting vests: here are our top picks
If it’s too warm for a shooting jacket our selection of the best shooting vests will add that extra layer to keep you comfortable. (You’ll find our list of the best fleece gilets for shooting here.) What Guns are looking for in the best shooting vests Shooting vests (or waistcoats)…
Best shooting socks – our top picks for comfort and performance
Look around the field on a driven shooting day and you’ll see that many Guns have made the most of the opportunity to cut a dash and wear the best shooting socks they can lay their hands on. (If you’re new to shooting, here’s some useful advice on what to…
Best shooting thermals and base layers for stalking: how keen Shots stay warm on a bitter day out in the field.
There’s one thing that’s guaranteed to ruin a day shooting or stalking and that is feeling cold and chill – which is why we’ve compiled this list of the best shooting thermals around (thermals are also known as base layers). Suitable for wearing under your shooting clothing, whether you’re gameshooting,…
The best shooting ties to wear when you’re out in the field
So why are we compiling a list of the best shooting ties? Do you have to wear a tie when you go shooting or can you just sport an open necked shirt? (See our advice here on what to wear shooting.) Julian Boddy of Sportselect, a game shooter for the…
Best shooting shirts for all weathers
Our pick of the best shooting shirts will have you looking smart and feeling comfortable even when you're in the field
What to wear shooting
We advise you on what to wear shooting, whether at the clay ground or in the field
The best shooting breeks for all weathers
Getting a pair of stylish shooting breeks on your bottom half doesn't necessarily have to break the bank. You just have to know where to look.
What will be the best shooting hat for you? And why should you wear one?
It is essential to track down the best shooting hat you can, whether you’re shooting clays, game or out on a stalk. (Read our advice on what to wear shooting here.) It will keep the sun out of your eyes It will stop your scalp getting sunburned It will keep…
The best gaiters for walked-up shooting
Gaiters for shooting are essential, particularly if you’re walked-up shooting on moorland. Why you need the best gaiters for shooting Wear gaiters with your breeks and shooting socks to protect your legs from ticks, as well as mud, scratches from rough heather and brambles. You’ll also be able to stride…
Best fleece gilets for shooters (and why they’re an essential part of your wardrobe).
The best fleece gilets for shooting are warm but not too hot, comfortable without being scruffy and easy to care for
The best lightweight jackets for shooting
While the summer sun cracks the flagstones and sensible dogs seek shade, choosing a coat is probably the last thing on your mind. However, as we all know, the British weather is a fickle mistress. I am looking at four factors in my choice of autumn sporting coat when picking…
The best Tattersall shirts for shooting
The best Tattersall shirts are design classics for shooting and a garment that no countryman or woman should be without. (For our list of the best shooting shirts see here.) Tattersall is basically a check or plaid pattern woven into cloth. There are are numerous patterns, as you’ll see in…