Shooting coats vary more than any other kind of shooting kit, but this pick of the best shooting coats offers a variety of choices for different budgets and different purposes.
Shooting coats and jackets
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If you go out shooting you’re going to need some sort of a shooting jacket or coat.
What you choose depends on what you’re going to be doing out in the field. If you’re deer stalking, you’re going to need something that you can wear silently, nothing that rustles.
Wildfowling jackets will need to be warm, waterproof and possibly in a camo pattern.
The clay ground has its own rules
On the clay ground however you’re going to be looking for a jacket that lets you move freely – and it can be as bright as you want.
Always wear dark colours on the grouse moor
On the grouse moor or driven shooting it’s another story. This is the time when tweeds come into their own and muted colours that reflect your surroundings.
However the one thing all jackets have in common is that they have to allow you to shoot your best, remain comfortable during whatever the weather throws at you and be durable.
Here’s a selection of shooting jackets to consider. You might also like to read our advice on what to wear shooting and what to wear clayshooting.
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The best waterproof shooting jackets
The best waterproof shooting jackets will keep you in the field all year round. No matter how heavy the rain, if you’re wearing one of these you’ll be able to get on with the job in hand. If your jacket isn’t waterproof and you’re caught in a downpour it really…
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Best shooting fleece jackets and tops – to wear alone or under your coat
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The best clay shooting jackets
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Härkila Stornoway 2.0 HWS coat put to the test
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The best tweed jackets: here are our top picks
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Best tweed shooting jackets for ladies
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The best tweed shooting coats
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Product spotlight: Kivikko anorak from Sasta
Sasta is a family run business that was founded in the wilderness of northern Finland over 50 years ago. At the heart of the brand is the ethos of equipping yourself properly when heading out into the great outdoors. All Sasta products are available from Outwear.
Mehto Pro 2.0 Jacket
The Sasta Hunting and Outdoor ranges are distributed by Outwear across the UK and Ireland
Kit for clay shooting and outdoor activities
Seeland strives to design, create and provide good value, well-made products that enhance your shooting experience. Our clothing is designed by people who shoot for people who shoot. We know the fit and finish that is required, where zips and pockets should be placed, the importance of a well-placed vent.…