burmjohn Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Anyone do anything to their bow to help with noise suppression? String silencers, rubber stabilizers etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I found a way to make my bow sound quieter . I turned off my hearing aids . ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Make sure everything on the bow is TIGHT ! My stabilizer was a tad loose and you'd be surprised how loud the bow would sound . A "string stopper" also helps cut down the noise . The Simms string leeches help . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairgame Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 John is your bow a split limb or a one piece? If it is split get the limbsavers that go between the limbs, if its a one piece get the ones that stick on the inside of the limbs. This also reduces noise alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burmjohn Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Joe its got the limbsavers in there from the factory. My stabilizer is rubber coated, so that should be good. I do not have any string noise suppressors yet... But the string noise seems a little loud, was thinking of getting one of these - > http://bowrattler.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=29&category_id=11&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Took the wheels off mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burmjohn Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Yeah but I was born when cars ran on gas, so I have a compound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 ;D ;D Got to go check the oil in my horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 John --- a few of the guys on downsouth hunting have the Bow Rattler and swer by them . They are a bit pricy though . But , if it works , it's worth it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burmjohn Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 Eddie, it was 19.99 + 3.99 shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Quote Eddie, it was 19.99 + 3.99 shipping. Are you serious ? Some of those Rattlers were in the $100 range ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNYBuckHunter Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Lets see, I have a bunch of supressors on my bow. It came with pocket silencers and limb supressors. I added string leaches, an Eastman Carbon Stabilizer that uses carbon rods and supressors, and a Bow Rattler. I dont know what those guys mean about the Rattlers being pricey, mine was $20 brand new. My bow is extremely quiet. Almost every time someone is near me at the range they comment on how quiet my bow is. BTW John, grab a Bow Rattler, they are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 My bow used to make a noise that reminded me of my old man's snoring after a long night out drinking with the guys. I put limb saver limb silencers on it, string silencers, and and a limbsaver X-coil stabilizer and now it's absolutely whisper quiet. All I can hear is the arrow hitting the target, no bow noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleO Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 cat whiskers...lighter and quieter than string leaches also a slightly heavier arrow will help reduce noise some as well...plus it adds KE which helps with penetration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNYBuckHunter Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 string leeches wont get wet and weighted down or freeze up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Apparently the price of the rattlers has come way down in the past 2 years . I had seen sonme listed in the $100 range in the past . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I have tried cat whiskers in the past and didn't care for them . Went to the Sims string leeches and stuck with those . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burmjohn Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 Wow, this was the first time I got to shoot the bow with that "Bow Rattler" installed. What a difference in noise reduction! I some of the best groups ever today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno C Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 my bow picked up a slight noise coming into this season, so i took it to go get a tune and have the cam realigned and also put a dead end string stop on and its as quiet as can be! also seems alittle faster and smoother with the dead end string stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Ok guys ....new to this whole sights on your bow thing....and since putting on the rear and front sight....believe me all TIGHT....because I'm so afraid of anything messing up a shot......the peep eliminator came with rubber spacers for noise ...the truglo not...dang my bow seems loud to me now...I have an older Hoyt...and use limb savers in limbs and string....any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno C Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 bang lightly around on your limbs and see where you and if you are getting any excess vibrations or noises. somtimes the fiber optic coils on sights do make a noise, you can prob run alittle clear caulking around it to reduce noise but by banging on the bow you can an idea if something is loose. also go over all your bolts and give it a snug. you can also take it to a pro shop to have a tune on it and since its an older bow it might need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Quote bang lightly around on your limbs and see where you and if you are getting any excess vibrations or noises. somtimes the fiber optic coils on sights do make a noise, you can prob run alittle clear caulking around it to reduce noise but by banging on the bow you can an idea if something is loose. also go over all your bolts and give it a snug. you can also take it to a pro shop to have a tune on it and since its an older bow it might need one. Geno ---- He is already getting a tune on it . He want's to eliminate the sound ! ( sorry , I couldn't resist ! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I use a small cut of felt on the rest to help quiet draw noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno C Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Quote Quote bang lightly around on your limbs and see where you and if you are getting any excess vibrations or noises. somtimes the fiber optic coils on sights do make a noise, you can prob run alittle clear caulking around it to reduce noise but by banging on the bow you can an idea if something is loose. also go over all your bolts and give it a snug. you can also take it to a pro shop to have a tune on it and since its an older bow it might need one. Geno ---- He is already getting a tune on it . He want's to eliminate the sound ! ( sorry , I couldn't resist ! ) are you taking about growalot or john? i was talking to growalot who was above me... maybe im confused? lol its happens... i didnt see growalot say he was getting a tune or maybe i just didnt read the other posts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 She guys...and well ...won't go there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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