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Title: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: redtank on August 14, 2010, 02:49:06 PM
 We've seen as high as 108°F since July 27th here in N. Texas. Today I went up to Academy for some pellets at 9:30 am and it was 95° already.....too hot
to be outside shooting, for me. I usually go out around 6pm and shoot for 30 minutes or so, but that's my limit. How's everyone else doing with the summer temps  ???

Cris
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: North Pack on August 14, 2010, 03:26:53 PM
Anything over about 80* is waaay too hot.
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: sjfrockerdude on August 14, 2010, 04:18:13 PM
It's been in the mid 90's here in GA put somehow I manage to put up with it by hiding in the shade...
Normally i'll go out there for about an hour at a time, or until I cant bear the heat! :D
Title: Re: South Texas is a bit warm with no A/C
Post by: cactusrat on August 14, 2010, 04:28:17 PM
This summer has been cool down here in South Texas, well lets say it hasn't hit 116 yet like it did last year.

I shoot any time the wind was not blowing or mow grass (with a push mower) until about noon time. Then it's get naked and sit in front of a fan time until about 7pm.

Not having air condition in the house makes it very miserable to say to least. This year, while sleeping I have gotten sick (light headed and soaking wet) a couple of times in the past two weeks. It usually happens before the house cools down at night (after midnight).

On the way home Thursday I broke-down and bought a window a/c unit. I had to buy and replace the window with a window that would hold the air condition. After four hours it took to install the a/c, I have air conditioning now.

I set it to 85 degrees and let me tell you brothers, that I slept  good last night.

I can see that the next couple of months I will be spending more time inside and less time outside.

Now, I got to figure out how to pay the electric bill that will be doubled without cutting into my AG funds.

Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: DanoInTx on August 14, 2010, 04:46:40 PM
Dying here in Fort Worth TX.  I only go outside when I have to.  It was 90F at 11:00P.M.  The other night, unbelievable!!!  I lived in the desert for a few years in southern California, and it gets hotter, but it cools off at night...this is just never ending.
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: shadow on August 14, 2010, 07:42:42 PM
89 to 90 and very humid but I'm still getting out for the day and night hunt's. ;) Ed
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: Jay on August 14, 2010, 08:31:06 PM
Too HOT to even enjoy ANY outdoor fun in s.w ohio,mid to upper 90's with hum. to match!!! Come on Fall.
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: Pete on August 14, 2010, 09:24:05 PM
Only 66 here today....Hot wheathers on the way
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: ezman604 on August 14, 2010, 10:05:22 PM
Here in West TN it's been brutally hot for several weeks. Today was no exception. It hit 101 degree with about 85-90
% humidity. Really miserable and makes trigger time impossible or at least VERY uncomfortable. I'll just bite my tongue and wait for a little cooler weather, like sub 90. LOL
Happy Shooting!!!!
Dave
 8)
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: 454 Big Block Chevy on August 14, 2010, 11:02:01 PM
here in middle georgia its been unbelievably hot... high 90's with 80+% humidity.  i still get out almost every day to target shoot. 
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: PeakChick on August 15, 2010, 08:46:19 PM
70 degrees,overcast, cool breeze going here. We haven't had any really hot weather here for weeks.
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: deanda on August 15, 2010, 08:57:59 PM
90's to 100's for almost 2 months with just a few days break because of some rain....Arkansas.

I mess with my guns in the garage............haven't been messing around much lately. :o I ordered in parts for several tunes. Hard to tune when sweat keeps dripping into your eyeballs.

I should rephrase that........i'm not a tuner, just a parts changer. ;D
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: threex4 on August 15, 2010, 09:18:03 PM
well I'm between Catusrat and DanoinTx and we havent hit 100 yet this year either . but like Dano says , its 90 still at 11pm here as well. Mornings aren't any better, its 80 with the humidity around 90 and dew point about 80 , so it makes it so damp, the glass in the scopes fog up and you end up dripping wet after 10 minutes outside.
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: Cptjbud on August 17, 2010, 05:24:43 PM
Tallahassee..  Was gonna shoot some after I mowed at 0800, but they had to drag my near lifeless and sweatstained body back in front of the a/c.. 
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: bart the fart on August 17, 2010, 07:35:36 PM
northern california...it should be high 90s but this is the coldest summer i can remember...its foggy til 1pm i think it will 99f on christmas day
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: a1Bogey on August 17, 2010, 08:51:52 PM
Here in east central Georgia it is hot , humid and rainy.  Misery by anyway you want to define it.  Doubt I will do any shooting sessions until the comfort factor increases.
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: cactusrat on August 17, 2010, 09:19:56 PM
well I'm between Catusrat and DanoinTx and we havent hit 100 yet this year either . but like Dano says , its 90 still at 11pm here as well. Mornings aren't any better, its 80 with the humidity around 90 and dew point about 80 , so it makes it so damp, the glass in the scopes fog up and you end up dripping wet after 10 minutes outside.



Hey threex4,

I heard on KTSA that SA hit the 100 degree mark. Welcome to the summer.
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: redtank on August 18, 2010, 10:17:39 PM
Thanks all for replying, sounds like we're in a pickle till fall arrives. Those living in the higher latitudes have got it made this time of year.

Cris
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: threex4 on August 18, 2010, 10:53:12 PM
Hey Glenn, I guess I spoke too soon eh, LOL. last three days 100+ with heat index about 105+. missed the news tonight, so I dont know if it made another 100+ day or not, will find out at 10pm news.
And ya know , still no rain in sight,
the large cracks in the ground have even larger cracks
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: snookman on August 21, 2010, 03:16:31 PM
 It's been stinking hot here in central fl.

 I just finished a 9 day trip, Surveying in 7 cities. 13 to 14 hour days in this heat is brutal.

 I am glad to have the work, but I can't wait for November.

 I am not leaving the AC until I have to go back to work on Monday.

 Broiled snookman
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: cfxlongshot on August 25, 2010, 12:06:31 AM
Here in Lamesa TX its been 98+ degrees and if i try to shoot at night I have to fight off mosquitos.  Fall cannot come fast enough!!!
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: Carl on August 26, 2010, 12:46:19 AM
I have just been ducking outside to take out the birds on my roof, or just shoot in the morning. We finally got a cold front this week. Down to 98 or so.
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: PA1911 on August 26, 2010, 12:49:37 AM
It hasnt been bad around here for the last few days.  It was pretty "dang" humid before that though.
Title: Re: Is it too hot to shot outside? How's everyone making out with the heat?
Post by: deanda on August 26, 2010, 09:37:08 AM
The heat wave is over in Arkansas. Slept with the windows open and the fan on, the lab chased nutters again this morning.........life is good. ;D