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    Hand Warmer Muff

    For those that operate in cold temps but still want dexterity, sometimes I roll with liners and a hand warmer muff (Eagle made a softshell handwarmer muff. I'm not sure how to get a hold of one). Allows freedom of movement while still keeping warm.

    For very cold weather and higher security postures (where hands need to be on weapon controls at all times) I go with OR Firebrands or Black Diamond Guide type gloves (I would also look at the Arcteryx Alpha SV) . One needs to practice with these to understand the nuances of shooting with thick gloves however.

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    "One item deals with beards: as the temps drop, breath will condense and facial hair will freeze to the charging handle."

    I had to laugh out loud at this - very applicable to me right now! Thanks I will keep an eye on my beard.

    Chuck - I have had some of the same experience with CR123's, they dont seem to be affected by the cold as much as AA's. If anyone knows why, or if we are off base in that observation please let me know.

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    I will note that I wear glove liners under my outer gloves (haven't used mittens yet) because at many of the temperatures I have been working in before I don't want my bare skin to be touching anything metal. I would suggest that if you are wearing over gloves, or mittens to make sure that they are attached to your sleeves some how, so if you throw them off to shoot you don't lose them.
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    I noticed the other day when I was sighting in my new Aimpoint that the glass fogged over when I went indoors. Temp went from 35 to 68 degrees.

    Also when I shoot in the winter I will just bring my AR in and set it by a small electric heater for a little while to get the condensation off of it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LRB45 View Post
    I noticed the other day when I was sighting in my new Aimpoint that the glass fogged over when I went indoors. Temp went from 35 to 68 degrees.

    Also when I shoot in the winter I will just bring my AR in and set it by a small electric heater for a little while to get the condensation off of it.



    Try some of that stuff I mentioned for fog proofing motorcycle helmet lenses. It works very well at keeping condensation off lenses and such. Its basically just a very fluid wax that wipes off to leave a thin film.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Belmont31R View Post
    Try some of that stuff I mentioned for fog proofing motorcycle helmet lenses. It works very well at keeping condensation off lenses and such. Its basically just a very fluid wax that wipes off to leave a thin film.
    Thanks for the advice!

    First time I've had glass on my rifles in a verrrrry long time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LRB45 View Post
    Thanks for the advice!

    First time I've had glass on my rifles in a verrrrry long time.



    Well glass today is certainly better than it used to be. The 1st time I went big game hunting I had an old commercial Mauser with an old Weaver scope. You could unscrew the rear bell and see all the internals of the scope (not sealed). Now all you need to do is wipe the lens off with a cloth or something (its not going to fog internally because they have inert gas in them)....but the helmet lens treatment should keep it from forming in the first place on the outside lenses.

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    RE: glass fog treatment

    do you have any specific brands that wou would recomend, or links to the products you mentioned? Thanks!

    Still not sure if it is something I will use on my Aimpoint, I will have to do some research this weekend.

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    The stuff I have I bought in Germany so its not sold here.

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    anti-fog

    Quote Originally Posted by Preliator View Post
    do you have any specific brands that wou would recomend, or links to the products you mentioned? Thanks!

    Still not sure if it is something I will use on my Aimpoint, I will have to do some research this weekend.


    The product below is outstanding for shooting glasses, regular glasses, and sunglasses. I found it last summer. It is very popular with HD riders from Sturgis.

    http://www.zooke.com/


    Caveat: I have yet, however, to test it during winter conditions. It may or may not work well in winter. I have also not tried it on Eotechs, Aimpoints, or on scope lenses.
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    As for gloves.

    I applied the concept of layering to my gloves. Not that easy when it comes to being able to feel through them and manipulate things.

    What I found was a pair of under armour "like" gloves at Any Mountain. They are super thin and allow me to wear them under another pair of gloves. This allows me to keep my hands very warm and still be able to manipulate things and feel my controls to various things. I use this set up for hunting mostly.

    Problem is the gloves are over 10 years old, have no tag left to read, so I can't tell you the brand. I checked Any Mountain's website and could not find anything like I got there. So this really isn't any help at all except as an idea.

    But if you can find something like I'm talking about, it works great.

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