My bow smells like my case

Discussion in 'Intro to Bowhunting & Archery' started by Mjenk5150, Jan 10, 2016.

  1. Mjenk5150

    Mjenk5150 Newb

    Joined:
    Dec 16, 2015
    Posts:
    6
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    I got a new case for Christmas for my PSE Stinger X which I have had since about September. I've noticed my bow has been smelling like the case (that new case smell) since I've put it in there. I haven't been shooting much lately due to sports and weather, so I haven't been able to take it out much. In just letting it air out on the ground right now, and the case is open airing outThe case is a SE Pro 44. Any ideas on how to fix my bow smelling???
     
    Mjenk5150, Jan 10, 2016
    #1
  3. Me53

    Me53 Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2015
    Posts:
    449
    Likes Received:
    151
    Dislikes Received:
    1
    Location:
    Vernon County, WI
    Me53, Jan 10, 2016
    #2
  4. Sota

    Sota Legendary Woodsman

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2014
    Posts:
    31,104
    Likes Received:
    21,188
    Dislikes Received:
    127
    Location:
    Minnesota
    Ozone treatment.
     
    Sota, Jan 10, 2016
    #3
  5. ChuckC

    ChuckC Die Hard Bowhunter

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2013
    Posts:
    2,403
    Likes Received:
    8
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    S.E. MI to live and S.E. OH to bowhunt!
    Spray the heck out of the foam and everything with a spray like Dead Down Wind and then let it dry.
     
    ChuckC, Jan 10, 2016
    #4
  6. elkguide

    elkguide Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2012
    Posts:
    8,911
    Likes Received:
    15,643
    Dislikes Received:
    10
    Location:
    Vermont
    I left my new case open outside on the porch for a month before I used it.
    I'd spray it with a scent killer spray and leave it open.
     
    elkguide, Jan 10, 2016
    #5
  7. michael_pearce

    michael_pearce Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 20, 2010
    Posts:
    3,669
    Likes Received:
    2
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    northern Illinois
    Get a pair of nylons and fill them with leaves that are dry and put it in the case and zip it shut.
    after a few weeks take it out and spray the entire case down and let it air out.
     
    michael_pearce, Jan 11, 2016
    #6
  8. BioHak

    BioHak Newb

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2016
    Posts:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Take it out, hang it in the garage near the spilled oil and gas. Nah, just kidding.. I'd leave the case hang open for a good week and then marry up any of the above ideas. If you're hunting a cedar plot, then these would be appropriate to store along with your rig.
     
    BioHak, Jan 11, 2016
    #7
  9. in_the_woods_of_WV

    in_the_woods_of_WV Newb

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2015
    Posts:
    10
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    You could try activated carbon pads
     
    in_the_woods_of_WV, Jan 13, 2016
    #8
  10. ShaneB22

    ShaneB22 Die Hard Bowhunter

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2014
    Posts:
    1,837
    Likes Received:
    2
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    I agree with sota but if you can't do ozone treatment then I would try out putting a white oak wafer in there like Me53 said. Now that season is over in most places at least I wouldn't worry about it if you're not hunting, it will go away eventually.
     
    ShaneB22, Jan 13, 2016
    #9
  11. AntlerAddict

    AntlerAddict BHOD Crew

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2011
    Posts:
    2,000
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Wisconsin
    Spray it down good with Dead Down Wind.
     
    AntlerAddict, Jan 13, 2016
    #10
  12. PushmatahaHunter

    PushmatahaHunter Newb

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2016
    Posts:
    33
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    SE Oklahoma
    I use scent killing spray, soap, laundry detergent, etc religiously so I am in no way opposed to scent control. But am I the only one that thinks this might be taking things to far? At first I thought you posted this to see how many grown men you could get to smell their bow case( I smelled mine). After reading all the serious responses I'm left wondering if I'm the only archer who hasn't noticed this.
     
    PushmatahaHunter, Jan 14, 2016
    #11
Tags:

Share This Page