Gloves for whitetail
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From: NIson
02-Oct-19
I'm looking into a new pair of gloves for mid season whitetail. I have a hand warmer when it gets really cold but need something down to about 30°. Would like something with a windproof lining but not real thick as I'll only be using them for bowhunting. Wondering what everyone is having good luck with. Thanks
From: Bou'bound
02-Oct-19
Glove- mitts vs straight gloves is a good starting point.
From: t-roy
02-Oct-19
Plain old brown jersey gloves with hand warmers in my pockets for most of the season, unless it’s really cold, then it’s a heavy mitten with a hand warmer tucked inside, on my bow hand and the jersey glove on my trigger hand.
From: LBshooter
02-Oct-19
You shooting a release? Fingers? I shoot trad with fingers and for cold weather I use elk or deer hide gloves with thinsulate and they work great. You could do the same and bass pro had them On sale, probably still do.
From: EmbryOklahoma
02-Oct-19
I use these wool liner gloves. Cheap, easily replaced and warm even when they get a bit damp. Cut the finger tips out as needed so you can jack around on your phone and even pick your nose. Only draw back... they're not as inviting as a cotton glove if you've forgotten the TP. :)
From: spike78
02-Oct-19
I’ve been using liners but Alpaca instead of wool.
From: APauls
02-Oct-19
A thin liner glove and then the WOOL thinsulate smoker flipover mitts is the best option I've found that's remotely affordable.
From: NIson
03-Oct-19
Good suggestions so far. I shoot both release and fingers with recurve. Also I like something with something on the palm to grip bow with also. Thanks
From: Brotsky
03-Oct-19
Same as Embry uses...I use them for everything. When it gets real cold I add a muff with hand warmers.
From: Will
03-Oct-19
Will's Link
I've enjoyed both the "touch gloves" and "nontypical bow glove" from Predator. Warm enough down to the upper 20's, though for me that often means that my gloved hands are in my jacket pockets until I grab my bow or what not.
From: cnelk
03-Oct-19
If you use Army surplus gloves like Rick posted, here is a tip so you can use your smart phone without taking gloves off.
From: APauls
03-Oct-19
I'm surprised someone likes gloves with grip - I'd rather not have it. Less likely to torque bow without it. Your accuracy will be better if the bow hand is held in place more by pressure than gripping it. So I love a slippery wool palm. The bow nestles into the same spot ensuring repeatability.
From: BigOk
03-Oct-19
I use cheap fleece gloves, then add warmer when temps drop. I add small drops of paint for grip. Apauls, I like the grip because the finish on my recurve is slick and the bow wants slide in my hand.
From: t-roy
03-Oct-19
APauls X2^^
From: Bou'bound
03-Oct-19
Right on Adam
From: Rgiesey
04-Oct-19
I’ve had great luck with the Sitka traverse glove. Can shoot with them on. Both recurve and compound. Best thing is they’ve held up well to the abuse of hanging stands every hunt.
From: Fuzzy
04-Oct-19
like spike78 says, alpaca (open fingertip) gloves are the bomb for cold weather
From: x-man
04-Oct-19
Correct, the slipperier the better.
From: CSAL
04-Oct-19
Where are you guys getting the alpaca liner gloves? I've used the wool for years but wouldn't mind trying alpaca
From: Fuzzy
04-Oct-19
Chuck there are a couple folks who sell them at local Farmer's Markets and events here. I'll be glad to pick you up a pair at the Festival of Leaves next weekend, and ship them to you if you'll message me your address.
From: APauls
04-Oct-19
If the bow wants to slide in your hand IMO you should let it. Wher it ends up, THAT'S where you want your grip to be. (assuming your arm position is correct) If you are having to grip your bow so that it doesn't slide that's a recipe for disaster, as you are now by nature gripping your bow. Gripping leads to inaccurate shooting because it is based off of muscle flex which isn't nearly as repeatable. Not to mention the obvious torquing potential. Whether shooting a trad bow or a compound you don't want to "grip" the handle. While there are many ways to skin a cat, it's pretty much universally accepted that you do not want to grip the grip.
From: BigOk
04-Oct-19
Apauls I was refering to picking bow up of hanger and carrying not while shooting, I understand your point.
From: wheels
04-Oct-19
Mechanix original gloves are what I use with hand warmers in my pockets.
