Mark I just wear an older BW simple leather arm guard. I don’t change it out when I wear cold gear as mine is adjustable. When it’s 0 or colder I break out the HBS anyway as I’m thin.

 

I was thinking about one of those armguards that would cover the whole bow arm. Tried shooting with my coat on, and the string brushes my upper sleeve by the inside of my bicep. If I remember to pull the slack outta my sleeve it works out fine, and i've got clearance again. Need different coat or some way to keep it out of the way if I'll b hunting in colder weather. I'm just average size/build I guess. 5'10" 200lbs...27.5" draw length. I just don't wanna b adjusting my coat while I should be focused on getting a critter in the boiler room, lol!!!!

 

I have a purpose made thingy for holding my sleeves in, used whenever a jacket or bulky clothes are worn. Realtree branded I think.

Before that, pressure bandages or a long sock with the bottom cut off.

I never shoot without an armguard, ever. The above are worn with that and extended past my elbow as high as I can get.

 

Why would you need a arm guard while wearing a coat? If you are constantly whacking your arm, stop "locking" your arm.

 

Most people are much more likely to hit their arm when wearing a bulky coat, an arm guard compresses the bulky sleeve so you have clearance more like when you are sleeveless. If you do hit your forearm when wearing a coat the string tends to grab the fabric. If you are wearing an arm guard over your bulky sleeve and still have string contact the string tends to slide over the slick leather and is less disruptive than hitting the fabric alone.

I wear one all the time but if my arm is bare it's more for insurance than anything. Come October and cold weather it's a necessity for me.

This is my hunting arm guard, sadly Wyoming Wildlife Artistry is no longer in business.

 

Hunting coat's design makes a difference, I use First lite , good taper, but it seems the sock idea would work, They make camo sleeves also, if F.L. is not in the budget

 

Some good ideas here. Joe, I wear the armguard to keep my coat out of the way, but it does nothing for my upper arm area. I never shoot with the elbow locked, and also roll the elbow out of the way. I always wear an armguard, but almost don't really need it. 90 percent of my shooting has always been in decent weather, wearing a t-shirt or form fitting long sleeve.

 

Typically I don't wear an armguard until additional clothing starts piling on. At maximum bulk I have used the long armguard that extends to cover the bicep...but found that its not user friendly to ordinary arm movement.

In the alternative, I have used various means of compressing the sleeve, some of which have been mentioned...but also found that the more the sleeve gets compressed the sooner the material looses its capacity to insulate from the cold.

Personally, I practice much "out of position" shooting and when I reach the limit of possibility I have to pass on the shot. If you can only shoot in one prescribed position then shot opportunities will be lessened. I guess, in your place, compressing the sleeve is where to go next.

Good Luck with it, Rick.

Oh...opening my stance gives better clearance...and knowing that, my upper body positioning shifts towards same. It helps to have options that suit real world situations.

 

Mark I should add that I use First Lite, some Sitka and Kuiu, so the sleeves are more tapered. Personally I would not want anything compressing my upper arm as, like Rick stated above I'll loose some insulation capacity. So, something to consider if your form dictate it. Just a thought, but going out stumping with your early/mid weight gear and getting in some shooting can be helpful in working out some kinks in gear.

 

I think you guys are right. Going to see about getting a tapered, dedicated hunting coat instead of my typical carharrt farmer clothing, lol!!! For right now, I only have a couple positions that are comfortable to shoot from. Shot my buck last September off a 5 gallon bucket with a padded swivel seat on it, on the ground. It still allowed me to hold and anchor with my same form as standing. Need more experience, more 3d shoots if possible. Some guys are shooting in all kinds of positions, but for now I'd have to let my critter walk if it came to that.

 

I use a hard Saunders arm guard. For cold hunts I have a long green merino liner sock with the foot cut off. It keeps my coat sleeve compressed. And I put the arm guard over that.

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Yes! I have a armguard that I ONLY use for hunting . My other armguards that I use in spring and summer have soaked up a lot of sweat and odor that I do not want in the woods with me in the fall. If you use your armguard a lot, like year round, it stinks. All of mine are some variation of leather and fabric so I suppose you could se a plastic one and give it a good scrubbing before season.

 

Thumper, what do you do for keeping the upper arm sleeve out of the way? Mark

 

Shoot with more of an open stance.

 

I can make you an "almost Bracer" which will fit snugly around your coat sleeve or shirt sleeve....It will be adjustable and I can put any design you want on it........
BTW.....I will also make it the length you want.......
Dave

 

and it won't cost you a dime........be on me!

 

I use rubber bands. I wrap the sleeve over then a couple of rubber bands to hold it in place. I keep several on the hood of my quiver.

 

Ok Dave, I'll bite. One condition though.....you let me pay for it. Call me and tell me how I'm supposed to measure my arm length, lol!!!! 509 288 0102 Mark

 

I will call you tomorrow.....its late and I just found your post......

 

I think you said you wanted a long one that would hold your clothing close to you arm.....measure just in front of your elbow to your wrist.....that ought to do it.....

 

Lunger........I had a busy day and I'm just now getting on here.....I will call tomorrow if that's OK......

Dave

 

No rush, hunting season is a long time from now. Lol!!!! Mark

 

I looked at my arm and I figured an 8 inch guard should be long enough.....Measure yours from about where your wrist watch would be up to about an inch or so below the elbow (on the side at the bend).....that for me was 8 inches......I will call later in the day....yard work and the new workshop is eating up my day........It only takes me about 2 days working on it to complete it and most of that time is drying time........

Dave

 

Dave, you already made me one that is lower arm protection. The trouble is the upper arm area. Mostly my wardrobe choices, I'm sure. String contact with clothing/upper coat sleeve area. I really crowd the string while shooting, and there's a fine line between great alignment and a dab of contact. Mark

 

OK, that's a whole new ball game.....When your hunting, do you need to shoot the same way you do targets? I know, that's crazy but I have no idea how to combat your problem......Maybe.... what someone said he used rubber bands.......Hitting your sleeve could cost you a nice buck.......

 

I would try to try on some different jackets, coats, I have an old upper lower arm guard, if you were closer ,i let ya have it, but i don't like the hassle of putting it on, good hunting coat, tapered sleeves works best, i wear a few First lite jacket, coats, great for shooting, warm, can be expensive tho

 

Thanks Dave. To answer your question, yes, I have to shoot at critters like when shooting at a blueface target. Lol!!!!!!! Mark

 

I'll pick up a new coat or two, and rubber bands

 

You don't turn your elbow inward do you..... but ME trying to tell a 280 shooter about FORM is foolish to the core.....I have trouble breaking 240....LOL I will keep your problem in mind and maybe I can come up with a solution......I have seen archers wear a slim guard that is no wider than 2 inches and one like that added to or just added above the elbow might solve the problem.....I will look into that.........

 

I agree with whoever said first lite. They make some nice form fitting jackets. Beware because their stuff is so comfortable you’ll want more. Will never hunt without their neck gaiters.