Rancho Loco,
Actually, testing around zero isn't bad on a sunny day with no wind--which is when I typically do it. You may not believe it, but with the right clothes and some break-in of the human body (the tiny capillaries of the skin tend to shrink after a few days exposure to low temps) it isn't bad. In fact I would rather shoot on such a day than on a typical day at the range further south, because there ain't anybody else out there!
Amen on that sentiment!
Once a guy is acclimated to winter weather, zero in the sunshine with no wind ain't that big a deal. Especially with a little exercise like tossing hay bales to the cows, or walking from the bench to the target stand. A guy can actually work up a sweat.
This is one fellow that would much rather shoot in cold conditions as described above, than attempt to work up loads out in the sun when it is 105 degrees. Winter is easier on me and the rifle as well.
Thanks to Dober and Sam for sharing their findings with us.
