jcarpenter82 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Rain I can handle. Rain, with wind and below freezing temps wasn't.nearly as fun. Good waterproof boots and some trashbags would've saved me a lot of.misery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertl35 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Goretex shoes, jacket and you're good to go unless it's cold, then add thermal underwear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piney Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Goretex footware-- either hiking boots or similar design. I'm also a fan of goretex boonie hats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prc77 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Water proof socks (Shark skinz) is the best since sliced bread. Shark skinz are a Giant NO GO in my book. Gortex socks by Rocky are the bomb/ I have been using them at work for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokr21 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I've shot 3 matches in the last month where the temperature was never over 25* and the winds were never below 13mph. Fleece lined pants, smart wool socks and goretex boots. Smart wool long sleeve and a t-shirt, are what I shot in. While I wasn't shooting I had my good soft shell coat on with gloves and hand warmer's in my pockets. Being that cold I was more than happy to walk around and paste just to keep warm. It's fun to shoot in the cold, for me at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob D Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Practice in nasty weather in the months leading up to the match. In my experience, this goes a long way toward being prepared and being comfortable shooting in crappy weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 OK Rob, you outmanned me. When it's raining, I'll stay home and dryfire.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudden Death Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 There is one important thing I bring to a match with me when the thought of rain is in the air, boot dryers, after you get back to the motel plug in the boot dryers drop them in your shoes, next morning dry shoes for the start of second day of shooting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 OK Rob, you outmanned me. When it's raining, I'll stay home and dryfire.... +1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuildSF4 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 A long slicker or a rain suit and waterproof boots (prefer Gortex). (Although if it is wet enough the water will come in the top of the boots.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kita Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Goretex shoes, jacket and you're good to go unless it's cold, then add thermal underwear. Goretex underwear. In camo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornetx40 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) The reason this topic started is coming around again in just a month and a half, The PSA Shoot out ! So man up girlies it might rain and it might be cold too. C'mon it April in PA Just ignore the rain and cold and shoot. Honest the rain in PA moves out of the bullets path just out of respect, So don't worry a little rain won't affect your sight settings. Edited March 16, 2013 by hornetx40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKSNIPER Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 50 degree temps and rain = hypothermia if you get wet and stay that way for hours. Wisdom from US Army S.F. buddy: "Its easier to stay dry than it is to GET dry. Buy good gear and put it on BEFORE you get wet." I like the suggestions for the wide brimmed hat works great for me as I must wear glasses now to properly focus on the front sight. Good suggestions to bag stuff to keep it dry and out of the mud. ALso consider getting Rite in the Rain notebooks in case you make notes about a match or to write anything down like addresses or phone #'s. The books can get soaked and they stay fine and you can write on them without them tearing and getting turned into mush. Change of clothes to include shoes and socks is a must, I once had a gore tex jacket that was old and the area across my shoulders let in a little bit of the rain. It was raining heavily so that little bit became a lot by the end of the day and a change of clothes was great to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llandaff Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 For really cold weather - check your ammo. Powder power drops in low temperatures, so it may not attain required power factor or not function reliably. My friends used termal-insulation box with chemical hand warmers in it to keep their shotgun ammo warm, so it will function reliably in semi-auto shotgun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llandaff Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Another thing about cold weather - use very thick and warm gloves all the time, drop them only on 'load and make ready'. Quickly shoot bare-handed, then wear gloves again. No need to show your manliness by shooting with numb hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Just move to Florida (that's what I did) which worked well until this past weekend at Area 6. When my squad started the match it was 52 degs and pouring ... The day before on a friend's squad 2 shooters just left by mid day ...."to cold, too wet, I'm going home". I'm the first one to tell you that when it's below 70 it's COLD .... But I'm not going home because of it .... Maybe if I shot 365 days a year I would have left but ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) We had some hairy weather at Area 6 this weekend. I found a local Wally World and picked up a $3 poncho which turned into a great investment during the next day's storm. Get some trash bags or a cover for your bag and a shower cap for your gun as well. Get a wet suit and sew belt loops on it if you are the fastest guy there the local dive shop will be sold out of XL suites by next match. Edited April 29, 2013 by Hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKSNIPER Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Handwarmers too. Use them in your pockets and if the will fit put them into your gloves especially in wet and cold weather. Thermos full of hot chicken soup can brighten up a dreary day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadarTech Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I think Tim really hit it... But with the wide brim hat you have to consider that you need ear plugs and not over the head hearing protection... With that said... Remember electronics.. get a shower cap for your gun.. Cheap, easy to find and keep several in your bag.. I saw someone keep a cleaning cloth over their gun at Area 6 and then put the shower cap over that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchet Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 This. Hehe. The expression on that guys face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madworx Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Prepare for the unexpected. I've been to several matches unprepared...not enough food/water or rain jacket//tarp/umbrella. Better to have and not need than to need and not have. Hand warmers/gloves/dry clothes and multiple layers will always be in my bag this coming fall/winter season. Oh and dont forget to pack a redbull incase you get tired at the end of a long match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger6 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Yep, I remember when it rained here in back in 1985, Had to wait a full 1/2 hour for it to stop. Dreadful! Never forget that day. Ranger6 "If it's on the internet, it's got to be true. They can't put anything on the internet if it isn't true." A. Lincoln Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiley1 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I like grip tape I find in the hardware store for grips (used to prevent falling on stairs). I'm also fond of a big nylon coat that no longer fit my hubby. It keeps me and my gun dry between stages. No fussing to bag my gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushmeat Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Yes. Bag or shelter your gun. Found out that raindrops in a muzzle brake throw off point of impact. Also, that Fireclean lube doesn't like water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoosier Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Keeping dry is key all around, you have to be dry to stay warm. Once you start getting wet...it's downhill from there. I have a Gore-Tex rain suit made for golf. The pants have a draw string and can be pulled on over clothes but slide under holster and mag pouches. Matching jacket and your favorite big brimmed hat (so the water doesn't run down the collar). You also need boots tall enough to go inside the pant legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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