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Is it true the performance of cartridges is reduced when they get cold? If so, how can this characteristic be overcome in frosty weather?
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A: It is true that the performance of most cartridges is slightly impaired when they get very cold. So the best place to keep them is in a cupboard in a heated room of your house. Then, on a very cold morning, they at least have a good start. In the field, I suggest you carry cartridges in your coat pockets so they don’t get really frosty-cold.
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