Doc Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 How many of you have serious problems shooting with all the layers of clothing on that is needed to hunt on stand in this frigid weather? I personally, have a limit as to how many clothes I can pile on before my shooting form (and accuracy) goes completely to pieces. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Re: Heavy Clothing None, yet. It usually (I hope I don't jinx it) get much colder that 15 degrees during the early bow season in Wisconsin. As long as there is no wind, I have no problem at all. I practice quite a bit in the offseason with layers on, just so I know what the result will be. I too try to limit myself though. Usually, if it's really cold, a long-underwear shirt, t-shirt and sweatshirt with an insulated Hardwoods HD coat on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Re: Heavy Clothing my shots tend to drift to the left as i add layers. after about 3 or 4 layers, my left arm gets in the way too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 Re: Heavy Clothing its really not a problem, as I layer with lightweight heat retaining pieces. Ive sat down to -20, granted you only stay out in a treestand for the last hour and a half in that type of weather, but thats when the deer move the best here anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 Re: Heavy Clothing [ QUOTE ] my shots tend to drift to the left as i add layers. after about 3 or 4 layers, my left arm gets in the way too much. [/ QUOTE ] Exactly!!! I did something this year that helped. I used to use an anchor that was under the center of my chin. This year I moved my anchor to the corner of my mouth and opened up my stance a bit and it seemed to make the problem go away. For now anyway. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 Re: Heavy Clothing I keep it down to 3 or 4 layers too. Wool and fleece seem to do the trick for me. Keeping my arms limber and not too bulky, without freezing my buns off, is the key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 Re: Heavy Clothing You can also limit your layers by wearing a light rain coat under a shirt, it will cut the wind and retains heat better than anything I have ever tried. You'll have to be carefull though because when you get to moving around or walking alot I always tend to sweat more than if not wearing the rain coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 Re: Heavy Clothing I don't wear heavy clothing just a regular uninsulated coverall and have not had those problems. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ExtremeSoloDubV Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 Re: Heavy Clothing I highly suggest going and buying some Under Armor Cold Gear. Its works great and is like a spandex material. Is a great first layer to some turtle necks. This helped me out a lot this year. Just my advice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 Re: Heavy Clothing None! I wear a sweatshirt and my Cabela's Whitetail Extreme Parka and Bibs! I am good to go all day with 10 or more inches of snow on the ground!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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