First Shooting Jacket?

RedCondor

RedCondor

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I've shot 300m Swiss for the majority of last summer and am thinking of expanding into more of the Palma style matches in the future after I get a chance to build up my shooting gear collection.

As a result of this I am thinking of purchasing my first shooting jacket. I've tried to do as much research as possible but the internet is a little sparse with information. I've been looking at the Creedmoor Hardback Heavy Leather Shooting Coat. I have also noticed that canvas appears to be very popular as well. It is a little pricey but it is my understand that jackets can last 15+ years.

As a side note I am a extremely tall and lanky not well suited to common "cookie cutter" sizes

I was wondering if anyone had any good advice for a relatively new shooter, is leather a bad choice for someone just getting started?

Thanks
-Condor
 
Since you're in Calgary you should talk to Wayne Sorensen at paperpuncher.com. Wayne is a former smallbore prone shooter with a fistful of medals from both the Commonwealth and Pan-Am Games as well as a top-10 finish at the Olympics. He sells Kurt Thune shooting equipment and it's excellent kit -- even the beginner models -- and can help you with special sizing needs.

Jason
 
Kurt Thune are probably the technically best coats you can buy, both ISSF and non ISSF. Also be aware that there is a difference between an ISSF coat and a NRA USA coat or non ISSF. Different rules, different coats. Non ISSF is not really any better than ISSF and ISSF meets all the rules no matter what the game, for prone. KT are usually custom fit. Leather is okay but does stretch, canvas is cheaper and does not stretch.
 
You might also want to check out Champions Shooter's Supply and Champion's Choice.
I have been using a leather Champoin's Choice high-power jacket for 12 years. Like Ian says different jackets for different games.
 
I suggest you consider the season it will probably be used in. (warmer months)
A leather shooting coat will be extremely stiff (good) and extremely hot to wear, with no relief until your 15-20 shot relay is done.

Your personal tolerance comes into play here.
 
I just had a Creedmore Hardback jacket made this Spring. I have used leather coats for 25 years of DCRA "Palma" shooting. The Creedmore jacket takes more measurements than others I looked into...so that is why I picked it. Recently on sale for $350 US. I used it all Summer found it quite cool to wear and it made a huge improvement in my shooting.
Good luck
 
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