Cold Weather Arrow Flight

[EROCK1313]

I went shooting yesterday (I know it was Thanksgiving and all, but a guy has to do what a guy has to do) and here in Utah it was about 32 Degrees. Not quite another day in the field; as I noticed that my arrows were flying about 6 inches to the left but still grouping fine. I'm by no means a Rocket Scientist, but could this error in marksmenship be attributed to the cold denser air; or is this all in my head or a flaw in the execution in my equipment???

**Side note: All equipment locations and screws etc. were previously marked after tuning (pre season)as to their correct locations in case anything went awry - easy adjustments. Nothing in this scenario appeared to be out of line.**

 

[nochawk]

In cold weather your limbs are stiffer, effecting the spine of your arrows. you may have to increase the spine of your arrows to shoot in colder weather.
There is not the same limberness to your bow limbs and cables as when they are warmer.

I shoot FMJ for hunting and use Epics during the summer, had the same problems when I used aluminum shafts, but I just went to a heaver broadhead to correct the problem.

 

[fugitive]

A little off topic but do u by any chance shoot a matthews switchback?

 

[nochawk]

Me? nope. I shoot a Reflex Carabou with fingers...

 

[EROCK1313]

I don't either; I shoot the Bear Truth Bow.

 

[azcouesandelk]

I haven't shot in that cold of weather yet but have not noticed a difference in my shooting from when its 100 degrees or 40 degrees. What it could possibly be is that you are angling head slightly when you are anchoring or you might be putting more inside pressure on the bow and do not even know it. It is possible that it was the colder weather but it could also be a small mishap in your form.

 

[swbuckmaster]

its your ancor point not the bow or arrows

 

[fish4evr]

I would look at a simpler factor first. were you wearing a heavier coat or gloves? you could be hitting your sleeve or the could weather attire could effect your form with restricted movement and all. Maybe you already considered that, but just a thought.