Lennyjoe
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Nope I’m a fair weather outdoor shooter. When snow hits the ground and I’m not out hunting, I’m indoor reloading. I do, however, go to the I door range during cold weather
See, you learned something that you wouldnt have likely known, if you hadnt been out shooting in the cold with an overly lubed gun.Been shooting when it was cold enough I couldn't get my ar to fire. Light primer strikes every time. Too much lube and too cold
We are having bad weather now for the last 4 days & I have been to the range twice but it doesn't look like many others have been out. Last night we got more snow than we have had in the last three years combined & a lot of businesses have shut down. Now all those drivers that are off from work & haven't let a wheel slip for three years now want to learn how to drive all over again. LOL
I would go to the range to have a little fun if it wasn't for those crazy drivers.
Do you think training during bad weather is all that necessary?
When with the military, training in ALL conditions, was a requirement... nowadays I like my comfort... I will go to the range and shoot, from a shelter; if I am hunting I don't mind the rain, as long as it isn't hammering and cold. As you get older a bit of comfort becomes more important!
Plus driving under ice and snow conditions, unless necessary, appears not to be the smartest choice.
Scoff if you want to, but, there is science behind those numbers. When the WC gets to -20º the ambient can be 0º and exposed skin is still at risk for frostbite. Get a HI more than 5-8º higher than ambient and your risk for heat exhaustion doubles. Being outside every day in the ever-changing weather will help acclimatize, but that's not a sure protection at extremes. Heat Index over 108º can kill you clean dead.I always get a kick out of wind chill and heat index.