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Good gloves for airgunners

AIRGUNNING

Q Can you recommend a good pair of gloves for airgun shooting? I’m trying to find some that provide a good combination of grip and feel?

A I know how difficult it is to find the right gloves for shooting. I used to compromise by buying ones that gave good grip and then chopping off the end of the right index finger so I could feel the trigger properly. Thankfully, I switched to MacWet gloves five years ago and they provide a remarkable degree of grip — even in the wet — and more than enough feel to be able to read sensitive triggers without having to take a pair of scissors to them. I now use them for all my airgun, rifle and shotgun shooting.

MacWet gloves offer a huge range of sizes, gauged by measuring the width of your palm, and come in a choice of short- or long-cuff designs. The Micromesh version is perfect for summer use, while the Climatec option

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