Leaving bows in truck when it’s hot - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

Tradhunter97 · 06-19-2021, 08:10 AM

I know a lot of us bring multiple bows, or at least limbs, to a shoot. What are y’all doing with the one you aren’t currently shooting? I don’t really like the idea of leaving my recurve in the hot truck when I’m shooting the longbow class, or vice versa. I’ve glued up several laminate bows, I know what too much heat can do to a glass bow. Suggestions? Do y’all think it’s okay for them as long as they’re unstrung? How hot is too hot?

Luke

DRT · 06-19-2021, 08:17 AM

You need to leave windows down. I've not had an issue with the bow, or truck security at a shoot, leaving the windows down.

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RattlesnakeDan · 06-19-2021, 08:31 AM

I had to have a limb redone on my take down longbow. It delaminated, nephew was using it and left it in the truck in the sun and that was in Montana where it isn't an intense heat like Texas, so there is a real danger of damage.

TexasRough1256 · 06-19-2021, 09:34 AM

I’ve never really thought of this... would this apply to a compound as well??

DRT · 06-19-2021, 10:02 AM

While compound bows are put together differently they definitely need to not be in an attic, storage building or vehicle in the summer heat.

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SwampGhost · 06-19-2021, 07:03 PM

I roll my windows down some and try to park in the shade if possible. I always unstrung them when leaving in the vehicle!
Also most clubs have hangers you can leave it hanging while you shoot.

Randell · 06-19-2021, 07:20 PM

Limbs will crack or it’ll be stolen

Bisch · 06-19-2021, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Randell

Limbs will crack or it’ll be stolen

I have been shooting 3D shoots since the mid 90’s, and I have never had a limb crack or anything stolen at a trad 3D shoot!!!!!

If you use common sense, and leave the windows open, and park in the shade when that is an option, you’ll be fine.

Bisch

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Tradhunter97 · 06-20-2021, 06:47 AM

Thanks for the responses. Yesterday I just left them unstrung and parked in the shade, probably take advantage of some hangers today. Security is not a concern for me, at least not anywhere I’ve been to shoot. Trad shooters seem to be an honest group, very unlikely anything would be stolen around here.

Luke

SwampGhost · 06-20-2021, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tradhunter97

Thanks for the responses. Yesterday I just left them unstrung and parked in the shade, probably take advantage of some hangers today. Security is not a concern for me, at least not anywhere I’ve been to shoot. Trad shooters seem to be an honest group, very unlikely anything would be stolen around here.

Luke

Enjoyed shooting with you again Luke! You shot very well this morning

SJP51 · 06-20-2021, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SwampGhost

Enjoyed shooting with you again Luke! You shot very well this morning

You guys are great to shoot with. Thanks for letting join up with your group.

Tradhunter97 · 06-21-2021, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SwampGhost

Enjoyed shooting with you again Luke! You shot very well this morning

Thanks, same to you! Looking forward to next time!

Tradhunter97 · 06-21-2021, 10:58 AM

I plan to make it to the Austin tbot shoot next month, hopefully I’ll see some of y’all there

06-19-2021, 08:10 AM	#1
Tradhunter97 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Overton tx Hunt In: East TX	Leaving bows in truck when it’s hot I know a lot of us bring multiple bows, or at least limbs, to a shoot. What are y’all doing with the one you aren’t currently shooting? I don’t really like the idea of leaving my recurve in the hot truck when I’m shooting the longbow class, or vice versa. I’ve glued up several laminate bows, I know what too much heat can do to a glass bow. Suggestions? Do y’all think it’s okay for them as long as they’re unstrung? How hot is too hot? Luke

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06-19-2021, 08:17 AM	#2
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones County and Missouri	You need to leave windows down. I've not had an issue with the bow, or truck security at a shoot, leaving the windows down. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

06-19-2021, 08:31 AM	#3
RattlesnakeDan Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Floresville Hunt In: Everywhere	I had to have a limb redone on my take down longbow. It delaminated, nephew was using it and left it in the truck in the sun and that was in Montana where it isn't an intense heat like Texas, so there is a real danger of damage.

06-19-2021, 09:34 AM	#4
TexasRough1256 Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Baytown Hunt In: Centerville, SE TX	I’ve never really thought of this... would this apply to a compound as well??

06-19-2021, 10:02 AM	#5
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones County and Missouri	While compound bows are put together differently they definitely need to not be in an attic, storage building or vehicle in the summer heat. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

06-19-2021, 07:03 PM	#6
SwampGhost Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisiana Hunt In: La, Tx, Ks, Ne,Il	I roll my windows down some and try to park in the shade if possible. I always unstrung them when leaving in the vehicle! Also most clubs have hangers you can leave it hanging while you shoot.

06-19-2021, 07:20 PM	#7
Randell Eight Point Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bryan, Tx Hunt In: Brazos county	Limbs will crack or it’ll be stolen

06-20-2021, 06:47 AM	#9
Tradhunter97 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Overton tx Hunt In: East TX	Thanks for the responses. Yesterday I just left them unstrung and parked in the shade, probably take advantage of some hangers today. Security is not a concern for me, at least not anywhere I’ve been to shoot. Trad shooters seem to be an honest group, very unlikely anything would be stolen around here. Luke

06-21-2021, 10:58 AM	#13
Tradhunter97 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Overton tx Hunt In: East TX	I plan to make it to the Austin tbot shoot next month, hopefully I’ll see some of y’all there