Shooting jacket recommendations

[Terry_b]

I used ond of the canvas jackets(maybe from creedmore ) for several years until i could move up to a good hardback one. I still like the canvas one for belly matches though. In florida it gets hot so i'd soak it in a bucket of water before my relay and wear it wet. added a LOT of comfort. If it's really hot, try putting a hand full of ice cubes under a boonie hat. you're not going to believe how much the ice and cold water on your head cools you whole body.

[Jeff L]

So it sound like there's 2 schools of thought here: old school- (loose?) canvas jacket, new school- tight stiff jacket. Correct?

-Jeff L

[Maury Krupp]

Maybe more like "you get what you pay for" vs "buy once - cry once"

You can still turn in respectable scores with a USMC rag; it'll just be harder.

I don't think the mid-level coats gain enough points over a rag to justify their extra cost.

And with either of those choices you'll still be giving up points that you wouldn't be with top-level coat.

So it really comes down to what those extra points are worth to you.

Maury

[pmclaine]

I found a size 40 10X at a local club in their junior program cast offs. Its in really serviceable shape, excellent elbow protection with those shaped rubber cups. Perfect for me with my once a month shooting experience I am just getting into. When I asked what they would sell it for they said make us any donation to the junior program and they would give it to me. I could have said $5 or $10 bucks but I went with $30 as it would cover the cost of a couple slings they want.

Check your local clubs cast off bin and see if they have something you can buy or borrow for a try.

[DMS42]

The old 10-X type coats are okay for those just beginning and aren't sure yet if they are going to stay in the highpower rifle game. But once you decide that you want to get better scores then you need to get either a hard back or full leather coat. You get the most benefit in standing, but you also will gain points in sitting and prone rapid fire and help your 600 yard slow.
In standing the hard back/leather coats will tighten up your wobble area. With a smaller wobble area your scores will improve. The same applies for the other stages. You should gain almost as many points total in the prone and sitting stages as you do in standing stage.

[dzelenka]

Look at what the winners are using. They all use the Creedmoor Hardback Heavy jackets (at least for the last 15 years). You can find these jackets used in good condition. Spend the money. Buy once, cry once. It will last for a really long time if you don't grow out of it.

[Griff Murphey]

That's right, you want that rifle in a vise. Yes, but that's what the champions wear. I personally can't take them any more at age 61. I need a cloth coat for fast bolt manipulation in 03 and Vintage, now.
One plus I can shoot cross legged sitting, low, in old age. Could never do it in leather as a young man.