Do you give up shooting during high heat/humidity?

[brickeyee]

Due to other medical problems, even being outside for more than a few minutes at high temperatures is a non-starter.

If I actually get hot I cannot walk or stand.

 

[Trent]

I shoot when windchill is -20, I shoot when summer temps are 110.

I don't care. Shooting is shooting. Either dress warmer, or drink more fluids.

(Mankind has thrived in environments that are more hostile than your average North American winter or summer, for several millennium... so quit whining and go shooting)

 

[Ignition Override]

So how do you guys in the more humid climates keep your shooting glasses dry after you heat up?
Eyebrow sweat is constant, even in the shade.

 

[Sniper66]

My favorite p-dog town was 104 degrees yesterday and 102 today. So, I'm catching up on my reading in AC comfort. I can tolerate working around my house in the heat better than shooting. When working I just sweat and drink water. But with sweat in my eyes and my shooting glasses fogging up, I just don't enjoy it. I sprayed for bag worms today...now there's some fun, eh?

 

[Trent]

So how do you guys in the more humid climates keep your shooting glasses dry after you heat up?
Eyebrow sweat, even in the shade.

My sleeve.

If it's REALLY hot, and I'm leaking like a wide open faucet from every pore, I'll take my shirt off and wear it as a turban.

That'll get you some weird looks at the range. Especially if you yell "die infidel pig!" after every shot.

 

[William51962]

Here in the SE we slow down a little in the heat and humidity but keep steadily going no matter the task at hand. Little common sense goes a long way; stay hydrated, use the suntan lotion, and take small cool down breaks. Ever used a spirit of ammonia towel?
http://www.ehow.com/how_7668861_use-ammonia-make-cooling-towels.html
It works wonders for quick cool down. Keep shootin; cooler days will eventually come.

 

[243winxb]

Outdoor range opens at 9am. Done shooting by lunch time, before it gets to hot. Or indoor range with air.

 

[wkuban]

I shoot more in the summer than I do in the winter. I hate it when temps drop below 60. I still shoot but I don't do as well in the cold. (note it was 100 today).

 

[jrdolall]

MOST of my shooting is done at the range located 50 yards from my house so I can shoot early when it isn't so bad. Yesterday we made the executive decision to set up a range with targets 15-40 yards from my side deck. This afternoon we plan to shoot that range with a big fan blowing and a gallon of Uncle Si iced tea available.
I think that if you prepare properly you can enjoy shooting even here in Alabama in July. If you can't shoot in the shade then wear a fishing type hat with a brim and a light weight cotton shirt. Keep plenty of agua available and enjoy.

 

[jack44]

I am going to STOP buying reloading supplies because I am SICK of living in a apartment! - I'l still go shooting but no buying! I might even stop cable that's a rip off.

 

[Havok7416]

I am going to STOP buying reloading supplies because I am SICK of living in a apartment! - I'l still go shooting but no buying! I might even stop cable that's a rip off.

Jack, what does any of that have to do with shooting in the heat? I am certainly puzzled.

 

[Batty67]

Yes, life is too short and ammunition to expensive to shoot outdoors if it is (super) hot and humid!

 

[jcwit]

Because of 40 foolish years as a smoker, I no linger can breath good enough to shoot in the heat & humidity.

Take heed you younger folks.

 

[bobandmikako]

I shoot 3-4 times a month all year round, almost always outside, and almost always in the morning. I think I actually like the heat of summer better than the coldest part of winter though (and it doesn't even get that cold here).

 

[VegasAR15]

Yeah, I wont be shooting this weekend.

 

[MedWheeler]

96 today, and 80+ percent humidity. Out-of-control wildfire raging about two air miles east of me in the savannas. No shooting on the schedule today, but working on the brakes on the wife's car in the driveway was fun.

I have shot outdoors, but from a covered post, in heat like this. I don't enjoy it when sweat fouls my glasses and causes my hands to get slippery, but I will still probably go again soon (that outdoor range is one of two that are each over thirty miles away.)

I stopped shooting indoor ranges pretty much because I just get tired of the layout, punching paper that keeps bouncing on the target movers, and the dry ammo supply.

 

[Deltaboy1984]

Yes or I pay extra and go to an Indoor range.

 

[Trent]

Holy crap Vegas....

That's HOT.

Don't send that my way. I'm running a rifle match in IL on the 7th that starts at 1PM. Don't need people passing out on the firing line.

 

[jim in Anchorage]

Blistering 65 here today.

 

[jrdolall]

Blistering 65 here today

We'll remind you of that come February when we are shooting outside in a balmy 65

You always hear "it ain't the heat, it's the humidity" and there is nothing more true. 95 with low humidity is hot but step into the shade and it is tolerable. 95 with high humidity is miserable. My pool is like taking a bath more than a swim.

I remember going to Vegas one June and everyone kept saying "it's a dry heat". They were right! It was so dry you couldn't breathe. Kind of like walking around inside an oven.

 

[Ignition Override]

Sometimes the Memphis sweat factor is similar to typical humidity in L.A. (Lower Alabama).

You guys in hot places such as AZ, NV etc might be in danger of bore damage with rapid fire, unless you cool off the barrel inside a car.