shoot through windows
 

Has anybody tried shooting their rifle/ML through the window screens on their blind?
Did it affect the shot?

RE: shoot through windows
 

I have shot my bow through these. It did not seem it affect the shot, so I am sure that it would not affect a bullet. That said, I think there is a warning with the blind saying NOT to shoot a gun through these because of possible fire issues.

RE: shoot through windows
 

Also, with a ML, all of that smoke is going to stay inside the blind. I would poke the barrel out of the corner.

RE: shoot through windows
 

:D:DIt would look like an episode of "Cheetch & Chong go hunting" after your shot.

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I forgot and shot my rifle thru a window once. It singed the netting and made a big hole. Didn't affect the bullet at all. Hit him where I was aiming at 220 yds. I would think a bigger bullet would be affected less.

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I have seen where some guys will cut small slits in the windows to use for gun and then bobby pin them back up for bow. That's what i am going to do.

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Too much fire coming out the front of my ML to risk it. Thats why the zipper is there, to open it up.

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I would say it would be safe to shoot a rifle through the mesh, but for the loudness I would want it outside the tent. Shooting a ML through the mesh is a definate no no. because the shoots at the very least sparks. and most tents are made up of nylon,and as all of you know nylon catches fire pretty easily.

RE: shoot through windows
 

I've always opted out on the screens, but it was suggested on a blind video that you always use the window screens. In the past i would just find a good treetop to set up in and brush really well, the deer didn't seem to mind it, but they would get skittish if it wasn't brushed really well. I know horses get spooked when they see a hole, like the end of a culvert or such, I guess deer are the same way.