FEATHER SHOOTERS

the kidd · 10-29-2006, 08:14 PM

DOES THE RAIN THROW OFF THE ARROW ? I HAVE NOT SHOT WITH THEM IN THE RAIN YET BUT I WAS WONDERING IIF THE RAIN WOULD DO ANY AFFECT TO THE ARROW.I HAVE HUNTED IN THE RAIN BUT I DIDNT SHOOT IT BUT THE FEATHERS SEEM TO SHRINK OR FET SMALLER LIKE IF THEY SOAKED UP THE RAIN OR SUMTING ......ANYBODY HAVE AND OPINONS

Arthur P · 10-29-2006, 11:27 PM

If you expect to be caught in a frog stranglin' downburst, carry a gallon size freezer bag and use it to cover your feathers. After all, if the rain is really coming down, you're not going to risk a shot anyway because the rain will wash out your bloodtrail.

Use a waterproofing agent on your feathers. I just spray my feathers down with Scotchguard the night before hunting if it's a wet forecast, but there are specialty feather waterproofers on the market.

Even in a light drizzle, it's best to keep your feathers covered and only load an arrow when you are pretty sure the deer is coming in and is likely to offer a shot. I know it's all the rage now to load an arrow on the bow and then hang the bow in the tree for immediate access. It's really not necessary to do that.

Straightarrow · 10-30-2006, 04:38 AM

I've practiced quite a bit in the rain (especially recently). At my hunting yardages (inside 25 yards), I've never noticed a difference in flight with wet feathers over dry ones. I've practiced when it was raining so hard, that I'd never hunt in it.

If you're one of those guys who likes to fling long shots, then you might have to limited your distance in heavy downpours, but I wouldn't get too worried about it. When an arrow is released from a bow, much of the water comes off from the sudden forward movement.

the kidd · 10-30-2006, 06:18 PM

no i like shooting 20 yds and that is wear i am most comfortable @ and i dont plann on hunting when its pouring down but a soft steady rain i can deal with i was justmtrying to look ahead just in case if it was raining i will be prepared tahnks for u guys replies

TurkeyStalker · 10-30-2006, 07:04 PM

I use NO-SNO water proofer.

hunter9022 · 10-31-2006, 11:26 AM

Doesnt really effect them at ranges inside 25 yards. Try to keep them dry but dont let your confidence in them go down just cause they're a little damp.