Gun goes bang under extremely low temp?

[rollingrock]

Wondering at what temperature the gun won't bang? Anyones have ever fired their guns at -25 celsius?

[Will]

Guns will Fire as long as the Pin can Fall and strike the Primer.....
FWIW: we've shot at the Range at temps approaching -30.
Yep the Guns still Go Bang

[rollingrock]

Guns will Fire as long as the Pin can Fall and strike the Primer.....
FWIW: we've shot at the Range at temps approaching -30.
Yep the Guns still Go Bang

-30?

But again ever tried hunting under that temperature in the field?

[Stone Sheep Steve]

When it's really cold outside let you're rifle get cold before exposing it to snow as the snow may melt onto your rifle and then freeze soon after potentially freezing in places that may cause grief. Keep your firing pin lubed.

SSS

[Gun Dog]

I've gone hunting in -20C. As long as it's not windy it's ok.

[GoatGuy]

-30 + the wind in Saskatbush. You need to worry more about your trigger finger freezing in that kind of weather. Like SSS said oil is required.

Only time I've ever hunted with goggles on!

[Doe See Doe]

We were hunting elk up in Dawson Creek, in January, with a temp of -35.
The bullet dropped more than what it usually does when the weather is warmer.
But the guns still fired just fine.
The only problem someone might have at that temp, is that regular gun oil will get so thick that it's difficult to cycle the bolt.
We found that useing silicone dry lube solves the problem.

[todbartell]

hmmm, I was under the impression that in warmer, more dense air, the bullet drops more than when it does at cold temperatures...

[tufferthandug]

hmmm, I was under the impression that in warmer, more dense air, the bullet drops more than when it does at cold temperatures...

I thought cool air was more dense than warm air.

[Stone Sheep Steve]

hmmm, I was under the impression that in warmer, more dense air, the bullet drops more than when it does at cold temperatures...

Warmer air is less dense. That's why hot air balloons go up.

SSS