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I am currently averaging 9s (10m air rifle), when shooting strips totalling 50/100/200/400.
(so : 45/90/180/360, if you see what I mean?), this is without the specialised jacket, trousers and boots.
I would like to know, in your opinion, if the above items were purchased, would they noticeably improve my scores/consistency?
All help/advice gratefully received.

Bullseeker

Yes! That is actually really good without jackets and pants. I average about 8's if I am lucky without any gear. With full gear I shoot around 570/600 so great definately does help!

The simple answer is yes. A stiff canvas jacket is essential and so are shooting boots. Shooting pants can come later.

Peeps

I noticed a huge improvement going to a Jacket which i'm still not sure if I have it adjusted totally right after 2 years. I'm now looking at getting pants. I wouldn't mind boots but my skateboard shoes give me great stability.

I would say the jacket improved my average by about 5 - 8 points out of 100.

And just the pants ?
I have all the stuff except the pants...
In this case, aquiring pants really makes much difference ?
How much stability the pants give us ?

Rank wrote:And just the pants ?
I have all the stuff except the pants...
In this case, aquiring pants really makes much difference ?
How much stability the pants give us ?

Pants can give even more support than jackets.
The reason is easy, pants sit very close to the body, while the jackets have to be wider.

But the pants need to have a very good fit in the lower back and the upper part of the pants must have a good construction.

Response to the orriginal issue, YES, Read every post above as every one will be helpful. You are already exceeding what most of us can do without the proper clothing. Good Shooting Bill Horton

Bullseeker wrote:I am currently averaging 9s (10m air rifle), when shooting strips totalling 50/100/200/400.
(so : 45/90/180/360, if you see what I mean?), this is without the specialised jacket, trousers and boots.
I would like to know, in your opinion, if the above items were purchased, would they noticeably improve my scores/consistency?
All help/advice gratefully received.

Bullseeker

Yes, and if your breaking 9 av without it, then you should get the lot... and it's worth considering a made to measure if your an unusual shape.

However, there is a catch... you may stick the gear on and start really scoring well... but you may have a wobble or few, and it might take time to adjust to the way the stuff feels and the position changes that can occur.

But i'd bit the bullet, and perhaps introduce each item one by one... jacket one month... boots next.... trousers next. After getting all the clobber i'm giving consideration to a made to measure, but i need to meet my performance aim first.

Don't underestimate underclothing as well... if you cant afford the good stuff then at least shoot in the exactly the same gear (underwear included)...

There is a reason why the top shooters in our sport wear jacket, pants, and boots. And that reason is not because they like the stylish looks.

Jacket, Pants, and Boots all help to increase your score and if you are not wearing them you are throwing points away.

bullseeker

YES.

Peeps

Yes, the clothing and boots will help but remember, they need to be a good fit. Take time to obtain the right sizing. Too big or too small will be uncomfortable and may not help you. After you purchase your items, know that it will take time to get comfortable with the stiffness of everything. Your position and adjustments may change but in the end, your scores will improve.

I just wanted to thank you all for your helpful replies to my question. I now feel I can make a better and more considered decision regarding the clothing thanks to the advice given.

Regards and best wishes,

Bullseeker