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Old 08-18-2006, 07:27 PM   #1
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Default Cross bows and cold weather

Just wondering,

In Ohio the winter can get pretty bitter. If it get down in the single digits due these cross bows stand a chance of cracking when fired? It crossed my mind so I thought I would ask.


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Old 08-18-2006, 07:39 PM   #2
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Green Pea, not if you have a pair of BuddyBo'sheated Toe-Bog'ns on each limb of bow to keep them toasty warm.
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Old 08-18-2006, 07:50 PM   #3
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Its cold up here in Canada too. I haven't heard of any problems but we all shoot Excaliburs. LOL
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Old 08-18-2006, 08:34 PM   #4
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Old 08-18-2006, 08:39 PM   #5
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Sorry, couldn't help myself this time!
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Old 08-18-2006, 08:42 PM   #6
 
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you boys are just plain nasty!! Its time us wheel bow guys kick it up a notch!
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Old 08-18-2006, 09:31 PM   #7
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Make a circle with the wagons guys! Watch out for Henry, he might be a spy!!!!!!!!!! LOL
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Old 08-19-2006, 02:09 AM   #8
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ya never know I might resemble that statement.. LOL
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Excal the cold winter Bow of choice by those who just knowed a good thing when they see it. Did i leave anyone out(Dortons-Snarkers- 4pts. and all others not outright named!) [:'(][][:-]
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Old 08-19-2006, 08:09 AM   #10
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Eh Green Pea i shoot barnett quad 300 untill december and no problems here. String noise is loud but by the time you hit your target there should be an arrow threw it also ive got split limbs i shoot compound cross bow later dude
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