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Hello everybody,

I’m ramping up my efforts to shoot competitively and so I’ll be needing some decent gear for shooting in the rain. For now, since I am ill-prepared, I will probably just buy any old rain coat.

The problem I may encounter is that rain jackets tend to be a bit slick and I am worried that my recoil pad won’t stay put between shots. Do you have any ideas about how I can get my gun to stay put on a slick jacket? Thanks.

Also, I would like suggestions for some good waterproof coats to shoot in the rain with.
 
Goretex. I think the "breathable" description is somewhat optimistic, but it's a heck of a lot better than rubber type rain gear which is similar to what wrestlers do with saran wrap. Goretex shouldn't be any slippery-er than other fabrics in the rain.

P.S. don't forget pants and a hat with 360 brim. And some sort of waterproof footwear unless you're ok with wet feet.
 
Shooting in rain. I did, but now don't. I got smarter.

First question is warm rain or cold rain, and rain can be cold even the air temp is warm. If it's cold rain, DO NOT GET WET!!!!!!! So you need two solutions shooting when it's cool and shooting when it's warm.

Second question is do you have a place to change if you do get wet? Driving home wet can be worse than shooting wet.

Third question is how much will you spend. Short answer if you are willing to spend a lot is "John Storm", two sets....warm and cold.

Then you have to plan to keep your head dry.......and then what about rain on your glasses?

And last (for now) do you wear a vest? If so, solutions are easier.

All for now....indicate if I should add more.
 
Goretex. I think the "breathable" description is somewhat optimistic, but it's a heck of a lot better than rubber type rain gear which is similar to what wrestlers do with saran wrap. Goretex shouldn't be any slippery-er than other fabrics in the rain.

P.S. don't forget pants and a hat with 360 brim. And some sort of waterproof footwear unless you're ok with wet feet.
I think the slippery aspect of GORE-TEX isn’t applicable as it’s a membrane that’s attached to the outer fabric of the garment, So the outer fabric is what needs to be judged for how the gun mount will work. All my shooting coats for cold weather, cool weather and a jacket for warm wet weather include GORE-TEX. It works quite well for me.

“For GORE‑TEX products branded with the black label saying “GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY”, the waterproof, windproof and breathable technology is integrated in form of a membrane between textile layers. This can happen in different combinations as outer textile/membrane/lining textile (3L products), outer textile/membrane (2L products), outer membrane/lining textile (GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY products) and other combinations. The membrane is bonded to the textile(s) using a lamination process. In addition, there are GORE-TEX seam tapes used to seal the seams in apparel to make them waterproof.”
 
For glasses -

Clean and dry thoroughly before you start. Then don't touch them. You can look thru the little drops on them if you don't obsess over them. If you fool with them on the course it will just make them worse....and they will stay worser and worser the more you fiddle with them.

Golf umbrella helps. So does cart with a roof.
 
When I reffed sporting, Frog Toggs kept me dry and they are very inexpensive compared to Gore Tex. Don't forget about keeping your feet dry! Standing a deep puddle while shooting is no fun
 
As others have said, depends on the outside temperatures.
Get a quality Gore-Tex jacket is all I can say.
I currently use an LLBean Gore-Tex big game jacket/shell for clays shooting, from warm down. Layers underneath for cooler-cold temps.
Well made, fits, keeps me dry and no gun slippage. I have and recommend the "tall" version. Might be a bit too much for really warm rain, but does keep me dry.

Years ago, I purchased an LLBean 3-1 Gore-Tex green game warden parka for shooting and most all outdoor activities. I used just the shell for temps 40 and above. Too much for really warm "tropical" rain. Does come with a layering system and have used it down to single digits F with all the layers. Awesome parka system and still use it if the weather is really ugly. Unsure if they even sell it anymore as a buddy asked a couple months ago and said he couldn't find it on their website.
YRMV
 
The rain gear I found to be the best is Sun Mountain rain jackets.

 
Hello everybody,

I’m ramping up my efforts to shoot competitively and so I’ll be needing some decent gear for shooting in the rain. For now, since I am ill-prepared, I will probably just buy any old rain coat.

The problem I may encounter is that rain jackets tend to be a bit slick and I am worried that my recoil pad won’t stay put between shots. Do you have any ideas about how I can get my gun to stay put on a slick jacket? Thanks.

Also, I would like suggestions for some good waterproof coats to shoot in the rain with.
modern plastic semiauto shotgun, frogg toggs, foam rubber boots and thick wool socks and liner (real wool!), hand warmers, 2 towels: 1 for hands and a gun, 1 for glasses (don't take them off, wipe as is) , barrel cap (can use empty box of shells, but it becomes wet and breaks apart. coffee cup is the best)

paper towels and heavily oiled rag.
Wipe a gun before shooting. And after: dry it and wipe with oiled rag. Especially around gas piston area - it's exposed iron/does not have coating (wears with time) and rusts very quickly - creates problems with cycling later.
 
Frogg Toggs offer a jacket AND pants for total protection.
And what I wore during a day-long deluge at the Open a few years ago - got them at a local Walmart the day before
 
IMHO Frogg Toggs are okay in medium temps WITH A VEST OVER THEM.

When it is hot I dislike the Frogg Toggs clinging to my bare skin. Frogg Toggs had a cheaper flimsier
version called "Dry Ducks". I bought a set of those and cut off the arms above my elbow and the bottoms at about the knee. I wear those over shorts and a short-sleeve shirt with a vest. Not as clammy as rain-gear on bare skin.

In those conditions I wear sandals which I find more comfortable than wet sneakers. That's on skeet fields. Dunno about sandals on a sporting course.
 
Get wet, shoot, then go change to dry clothes at the vehicle/clubhouse...

It's just water.

Exception is cold rain. Then wear a thin, warm, waterproof, tight fitting layer.

Or just wait till better weather to play in.. 🙂

Just my .02
 
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