cold weather damage to bows?

MJR10 · 02-05-2003, 05:39 AM

If my bow is hanging in the house at 70 degree temperature, and I then go outside and shoot 20-30 arrows in the 10 degree weather, can this cause damage to the bow?

tobyn · 02-05-2003, 07:29 AM

i wouldn't think so... but it might change the way it acts.
everything being colder/stiffer.

Jacko · 02-05-2003, 11:44 AM

Never had a problems. They shoot funnier. Nosier, seem to be really stiff. When hunting in these cold temps I like to draw the bow back once to get rid of any creaks or surprises. I shoot my bows outside since I don't have indoors yet, and I don't have any problems.

As long as kids are having fun shooting, I don't care if I shoot bad

The Mouse · 02-06-2003, 06:10 PM

The only thing that I have noticed when shooting in the cold is when you go back indoors moisture will condense on the cold parts of the bow, especially the limb bolts. Wait a few minutes for the bow to warm up and the condensation to evaporate before you put the bow back into a case. This helps avoid rust.

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