Ok, here the problem my bow is loud, judging by the sound its the limb making the noise. I already ahve limbsaver products on the limbs so would it be possible to add more, would it have any effects at all? I know its a dumb question but I've only been shooting archery for two weeks. Any feedback is greatly appreciated - like always, thank you.
you can use multiple limbsavers if you feel that it's needed. but it could be something else... like a loose bolt,for example. I know that my quiver made noise at first, especially when it was empty.
It could also be the position of the limb saver. I have split limbs on my bow and when my limb savers are closer to the riser my bow is louder but when they are out closer to the cams they are better at silencing my bow.
OK Don... 'splain that one for me. Never heard of a heavier arrow helping with noise reduction... Not that I doubt you, just haven't heard it.
Limb noise, a heavier arrow is a start. Could be a combination of things. Do you use a drop away rest, could be that as well. You should provide a bit of info on your bow so that folks can offer some suggestion to try.
Need more information. What type of bow is it? (more specifically what type of limb pocket does it have?) -Floating limb pockets are hard to have a loose limb in but if you have an older fixed limb pocket then the limb will be more quiet at higher poundage as it is set deeper into the pocket. Is it new or used? (What condition is it in?) If the string and cables were worn out it may be out of tune causing one limb to fire before another or excess cable/string oscillation after the shot from them being too slack/loose. What poundage is it set at? (Refers back to the limb pocket question and provides info for the next question.) What arrow weight are you shooting? - A heavier (grain/lb of draw weight) arrow will quiet things but if you're already shooting a log, that's not the problem.
Well, in this case we really need a little more information, but specific to your question, I'll answer like this. The heavier the arrow is, the more energy from the bow is needed to propel the arrow downrange. So, a heavier arrow will absorb more energy from the bow, thus quieting it down. A light arrow doesn't use as much stored bow energy, but since that energy is indeed stored in the bow, it HAS to go somewhere. Hence, vibration and noise. The excess energy is dissipated throughout the bow, the limbs being a major one. More energy coming off the limbs, as opposed to being transferred to the arrow = a louder bow. Now, I'll admit that this isn't as much a factor with newer bows as older, but it's still a factor none the less. Try this experiment. Shoot a 5 grain per pound of draw weight arrow a dozen times or so to get used to the noise, then shoot a 7 grain per pound of draw weight arrow and tell me if you notice a differnce in noise. Guaranteed you will. The bow will most assuredly be quieter.
Without reading other's responses, I would guess something is amiss with your setup. I noticed the "heavier arrow" suggestion and while it will quiet your bow down, it might mask some other trouble. Using today's "limbsavers" coupled with a decent stabilizer, I find it hard to believe that any bow could truly be called loud. Just wondering what bow you have and just what your definition of loud is. Fill us in, we'll help.
do you have any string leaches or anything like that on your string because that does a lot for you too or possible putting a STS on your bow.
I have a whisker bisquit rest, I have "cat whiskers" on my bow string. Also, when I bought arrows the shop owner (who is an experienced bow hunter) got me arrows for a 40 lb. bow, but I am shooting 45. Might that be the problem? Also he said it doesn't matter and it wouldn't make a difference what so ever. Any suggestions or answers and greatly appreciated - like always.
Your arrows may be perfectly fine.....Kind of depends on some things. They seem underspined on the surface, but if they are short enough they may be just fine. Let's see if we can cyber diagnose this.......What kind of noise it it making? Rattle? If so, check the screws on the draw length module. They are notorious for coming loose.
It's making a kind of launching sound that sounds kind of like "chuunk". I thought it was the limbs but I'm not an expert.
