Cold Trigger Finger
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FCSpringer
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beaglebob1
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and hand warmers:thumbsup:
FCSpringer
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I thought all Cowboy's wore silk because of that movie, Broke back something or other.
Best system yet...
I have always had problems with cold fingers. Temps below about 15 degrees would have me headed back to the truck after about 20 minutes, in a lot of pain.
I've got the cold completely beat with this setup...
Base layer: Thin stretch merino wool liner glove - I got mine at REI.
To the palm of my base layer glove, I stick a Grabber Toe Warmer - they're just the right size and they have an adhesive strip. They last about 6 hrs.
Over the base layer and toe warmer, I put an Under Armour Cold Gear liner - very thin, stretch material with a grippy palm & fingers - keeps my finger from slipping off the trigger. These two layers together still give me plenty of flexibility in my fingertips.
Finally, I put the Under Armour Mitts (I would imagine any glommit would do) - the kind with the flip-back top. I cut a slit in the top part that allows me to slip my trigger finger in/out with no trouble.
On the mitts, I turn the flip-back part inside-out and stick two more of the toe warmers in there - one on each side of the fingers.
This system keeps all my fingers toasty warm even when it's below zero.
It's a little bulky, but leaves your trigger finger free - and that's the trick, eh?
If the day warms up to about 25 or 30, I slip off the mitts, still have two thin layers and a warmer and that does the job.
Also, you should be aware that the toe-warmers sometimes puff up like a balloon when they heat - I always wait about 10 minutes in the truck after putting them in the gloves to make sure this isn't happening. If it does happen, you can smash the extra air out before you put the gloves on.
I go through a lot of the toe-warmers, but it's worth it! :thumbsup:
I have always had problems with cold fingers. Temps below about 15 degrees would have me headed back to the truck after about 20 minutes, in a lot of pain.
I've got the cold completely beat with this setup...
Base layer: Thin stretch merino wool liner glove - I got mine at REI.
To the palm of my base layer glove, I stick a Grabber Toe Warmer - they're just the right size and they have an adhesive strip. They last about 6 hrs.
Over the base layer and toe warmer, I put an Under Armour Cold Gear liner - very thin, stretch material with a grippy palm & fingers - keeps my finger from slipping off the trigger. These two layers together still give me plenty of flexibility in my fingertips.
Finally, I put the Under Armour Mitts (I would imagine any glommit would do) - the kind with the flip-back top. I cut a slit in the top part that allows me to slip my trigger finger in/out with no trouble.
On the mitts, I turn the flip-back part inside-out and stick two more of the toe warmers in there - one on each side of the fingers.
This system keeps all my fingers toasty warm even when it's below zero.
It's a little bulky, but leaves your trigger finger free - and that's the trick, eh?
If the day warms up to about 25 or 30, I slip off the mitts, still have two thin layers and a warmer and that does the job.
Also, you should be aware that the toe-warmers sometimes puff up like a balloon when they heat - I always wait about 10 minutes in the truck after putting them in the gloves to make sure this isn't happening. If it does happen, you can smash the extra air out before you put the gloves on.
I go through a lot of the toe-warmers, but it's worth it! :thumbsup:
dead pheasants forever
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Try some army surplus wool glove liners. They keep my hands warmer than any other wool liner that I've used. The army surplus liners use the old, scratchy wool that isn't blended with anything, which is why I think they are the warmest. As an added bonus, they only cost $5. If it's below 20, I'll often wear Swany ski gloves that have minimal padding on the fingers. This is when a shotgun with a large trigger guard comes in handy. I've never had much luck with cold weather gloves designed for hunting from Cabela's, etc.
Warm trigger finger??
There are some excellent ideas about keeping the trigger finger warm. My finger is usually on the metal portion of the receiver near the safety and it gets very cold!
If someone could invent a heated finger cot that would slip over the trigger finger, wouldn't that work? I'm going to try the toe- warmer on the palm idea...not sure about the double layered gloves
Jon
There are some excellent ideas about keeping the trigger finger warm. My finger is usually on the metal portion of the receiver near the safety and it gets very cold!
If someone could invent a heated finger cot that would slip over the trigger finger, wouldn't that work? I'm going to try the toe- warmer on the palm idea...not sure about the double layered gloves
Jon
HighTailSetters
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Shootin Rooster keep my trigger finger warm
BritChaser
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What Type of Gloves are Warm Yet Gun Friendly?
I some sort of fabric gloves are about the warmest without taking away the sensation of one's finger on the trigger. I have some leather fleece lined Bob Allen cold weather shooting gloves that leave me with no sensation of the trigger. Quite unsafely, I fired unexpectedly early when wearing them so I had retired them to general use. I have a pair of cheapo knit gloves with rubber bumps on the palm and fingers for good grip and they are about the best compromise I have found between warmth and trigger feel.
I some sort of fabric gloves are about the warmest without taking away the sensation of one's finger on the trigger. I have some leather fleece lined Bob Allen cold weather shooting gloves that leave me with no sensation of the trigger. Quite unsafely, I fired unexpectedly early when wearing them so I had retired them to general use. I have a pair of cheapo knit gloves with rubber bumps on the palm and fingers for good grip and they are about the best compromise I have found between warmth and trigger feel.
sdtEvergreen
Member
Just to jump in. I have tried the fingerless wool gloves, only to lose my fingers. Tried the thick ski gloves and there are unsafe. Tried a variety of thin gloves with some to slippery and some not able to stand up to the wind. Leather seemed to handle the wind but not the cold. So my latest venture is a medium weight glove "Manzella". Thin enough to safely feel the trigger, good rubber grips to handle the gun and good warmth to handle the temperature extremes (used em over the weekend). So that is my current choice, got them at the stock show ($25). Good luck.
chadsbritt
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Shootin Rooster keep my trigger finger warm
Yes sir, it's amazing how warm you stay when you're shooting at birds!
I generally try to wear a thin pair of cotton gloves unless it is bitter cold. But I'd rather have a cold a$$ finger, than not be able to handle the gun properly.