Who has advice for shooting consistently in cold weather clothing?

[Samdemarais]

It seems like once I get more then 3 layers on my effective range goes from 60-30. I heard Dudley say he shortens is draw length half and inch in the late season to accommodate. Already wearing super this gloves and light weight Sitka gear. Shooting a back tension release. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[Billy Goat]

Shorter draw, 5-10# lighter. Sock with the toes cut out pulled over your jacket arm.

And practice with your heavy clothes on.

 

[Samdemarais]

I dropped from 72# to 65, this definitely helps. Use a basketball sweat band over bow arm jacket, no issues there. It’s just the bulk in the release hand, maybe just putting a 1/4 shorter d loop on would help?

 

[*zap*]

Watch for fletching contact on collars and upper chest area. Absolutely shoot with any and all winter tops on for practice to see if you will have clearance issues.

 

[Billy Goat]

That can help but loosing a 1/4" of loop can be a little difficult unless you already run a long loop. Gets difficult having room for the nock end and a release hook without bumping your nock off.

I dropped from 72# to 65, this definitely helps. Use a basketball sweat band over bow arm jacket, no issues there. It’s just the bulk in the release hand, maybe just putting a 1/4 shorter d loop on would help?

 

[N2TRKYS]

What’s the reasoning for shortening ones draw length in cold weather? Do their arms get shorter the colder it gets?

 

[MTSabo]

I use a forearm guard to clean up the bulk on my bow arm. I dont use gloves, keep my hands warm in a muff like duck hunters use. Ive been wanting a carbon bow for a while as alumninum risers get mighty cold...

 

[MTSabo]

What’s the reasoning for shortening ones draw length in cold weather? Do their arms get shorter the colder it gets?

I believe its so the bow arm can bend more creating more clearance for clothing

 

[N2TRKYS]

I believe its so the bow arm can bend more creating more clearance for clothing

Ok. I bend my elbow, normally, anyway. Seems like that would mess up your anchor/form during the season. I don’t think I’d ever recommend that to anyone.

 

[MTSabo]

Ok. I bend my elbow, normally, anyway. Seems like that would mess up your anchor/form during the season. I don’t think I’d ever recommend that to anyone.

I agree. Not to derail but Dudley is a world class archer so he can do that haha. He wants extra fps gained in draw length so the degree of bend ib his elbow is less for competition. For me all shooting is with hunting in mind. So more bend all the time for ample clearance.

 

[N2TRKYS]

I agree. Not to derail but Dudley is a world class archer so he can do that haha. He wants extra fps gained in draw length so the degree of bend ib his elbow is less for competition. For me all shooting is with hunting in mind. So more bend all the time for ample clearance.

I’ve never cared what competition shooters do.

 

[Billy Goat]

You bow arm doesn't have much to do with your anchor. You can have a good bit of flex in your elbow and it won't hurt your shooting much. Especially if your torque tuned.

Sit in a stand in 15-20 degrees and you need a good bit of clothing on. String clearance can be an issue.

 

[Mountain_Life]

This isn't professional sounding advice, but this is what works for me... When it gets cold I just bring a sleeping bag into the stand. (Think big heavy wall tent bag, not fragile down bag). I get my feet down into the corners and then bunch it up around my chest. When you stand to draw, your upper body is clear. It muffles sound and movement and its warmer and quieter than anything a high end camo company will ever sell. Hike in with mid weight layers and then pile into the bag.

 

[Mountain_Life]

Packing in a 10lb sleeping bag a mile into a treestand is a leisurely stroll compared to hauling meat. With a dry bag it's fine under your seat all season.

 

[SoDaky]

Just a practice issue.The only mandatory issue for me is a smooth facemask that doesn't hinder my execution. Tension adjustment on a thumb release may be necessary for some if using gloves.

 

[Zac]

Get the largest brace height possible. Sorry if this was already posted.

 

[Samdemarais]

So I do t think the bow arm is the issue, that’s easily mitigated by using any of the options mentioned. It’s the bulk in the release hand should and bicep area that creates a different feeling anchor and doesn’t allow you to get your back elbow in line with the bow string.

 

[Wrench]

There's probably not two people on rokslide.com that get colder than me. I've had good luck with down jackets under wool. When not moving, I look like a inflated sumo suit. If I move, the down compresses and suddenly I have room to do my work.

One does have to pay attention to what he wears under/over and move slow to avoid noise....but its warm and works.

My Cabela’s stand hunter jacket is also the BOMB. it's a 27 pound piece of silent warmth....but also uber perfect for freezing your butt off for 3 hours and then shooting once.

 

[Billy Goat]

So I do t think the bow arm is the issue, that’s easily mitigated by using any of the options mentioned. It’s the bulk in the release hand should and bicep area that creates a different feeling anchor and doesn’t allow you to get your back elbow in line with the bow string.

If it's the bulk in your release arm/shoulder area it sounds like your draw is too long. Longer the draw the closer your forearm and bicep come together.



Keep your release in a pocket with a hand warmer, same with your hand.

 

[Samdemarais]

Draw length