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A well-made shooting vest or jacket offers style and technical support
Seeland Skeet Softshell Jacket
This is a smart, waterproof, technical, clay-shooting jacket offering the perfect balance between protection, breathability and performance. The Seeland Skeet Softshell is made from a ripstop fabric, which is hard wearing as well as being flexible and noiseless. The design offers the shooter excellent freedom of movement. The jacket features a robust, full-length, two-way YKK zip; two large, open cartridge pockets; and reinforcement across the shoulders for protection. This durable shooting jacket is suitable for both right- and left-handed shooters and packs away easily into your day pack. Available in Pine Green, in sizes M to 3XL Price RRP £94.99 gb.seeland.com
Castellani Men Rio Mesh Vest
The elastic jersey fabric on either side of this vest guarantees ergonomic wearability, maximum comfort and a great fit. It has a new, recoil pad design with a de-bossed logo, and heavy stitching to keep the gun up and to enhance grip. There are metal clips on the back to which a competitor can attach their bib number. Available in UK sizes 34-62 (call 01483 485511 to enquire about other sizes). Embroidery available on request. Price £165 nsrashop.co.uk
Elite Shooting Vest
Technical clothing should be elegant as well as performance enhancing, and the new Browning Elite Shooting Vest offers the wearer both style and help with the job in hand. Lightweight and made from comfortable materials, it is available for both left- and right-handed shooters. There’s a patch pocket with expandable bellow and an elasticated belt with four-point waist adjustment. Available in Dark Brown, in sizes S to 3XL. Price £126 browning.eu
Orton Packable Jacket
Available for both men and ladies, the Härkila Orton Packable Jacket is waterproof, lightweight and breathable. It is just the thing to take when you are heading up to the moors, as it packs away into its own pocket but can then be worn underneath a shooting vest to provide extra defence against Britain’s unpredictable weather. The material is extremely stretchy, so it won’t restrict you when you raise your barrels towards that high bird.
It is available in sizes chest 48in to 58in (men) and 36 to 46 (ladies). Price £199.99 harkila.com