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WindWalker:
Ladies & Gentlemen,
Am new to the board and just getting back into bow hunting after a 15 year absence.
Am concerned about using a 50# (draw weight) hickory selfbow in our conditions of +20 degrees to -35 degrees below zero (F).
Does the moisture content in the wood present any unique problems after the bow becomes cold soaked?
Our HH Bow handled the weather without problem but can no longer draw a bow of 65lbs and therefore in need of a new bow.  (Not that one needs an excuse for a new bow; heh, heh.)
Respectfully request your advice regarding this matter.
Best Wishes,
WW
Sawmill Creek, Alaska

jamie:
as long as the bow is acclimated to the temp you should have no problem. i hunt with hickory in new england where the temp ranges from 65 to -10 in the winter. bow gets sluggish in the high humidty and temps so i use a hot box to bring the moisture down. in the cold cold i just shoot it.

Hillbilly:
The only wood I have heard of that sometimes gets brittle in really cold temps is yew.

WindWalker:
Gentlemen,
Thank you for your time and the advice.  Will proceed accordingly.
Best Wishes,
WW
Sawmill Creek, Alaska

Pappy:
Don't get that cold in Tennessee but it dose from time to time get single digit's or around 0
Seems they get stiffer to draw in weather like that but It could just be cold muscles.Hot
humid weather I think is worse,so like jamie I use a hot box or AC duck when they need
drying out a bit.
   Pappy

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