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Stabilizer Weight

Discussion in 'Intro to Bowhunting & Archery' started by Pony30, Jun 21, 2014.

  1. Pony30

    Pony30 Weekend Warrior

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    Hi All,

    What is the best way to determine a good stabilizer weight? Just trial and error and what feels right. Any recommendations? Thanks.
     
    Pony30, Jun 21, 2014
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    What a great question... I'm waiting on some replies for this one myself!
     
    gltomp, Jun 22, 2014
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  4. Cledus

    Cledus Die Hard Bowhunter

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    It's personal preference. I prefer 4 oz up front when no rear stabilizer is present. I find that the more weight you have up front the more steady you can hold.

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    Cledus, Jun 22, 2014
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  5. Pony30

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    Thanks I will test a few different options. Anyone else?
     
    Pony30, Jun 24, 2014
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    Trial and error, every bow balances differently for everyone. Same can be said for length.
     
    LSU327, Jul 10, 2014
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    The more weight and the farther out you can hold it comfortably, the steadier your bow will be. I have been shooting a 6" axion stabilizer with 8 oz out front. Yesterday, I tried a 10" Bee Stinger with about 14 oz out front. I was surprised at the difference it made.
     
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  8. LSU327

    LSU327 Weekend Warrior

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    Seems like more and more people are starting to go the target archery setup route.
     
    LSU327, Jul 10, 2014
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  9. Sticknstringarchery

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    On my target set up I have one ounce up front and six out back. I use a 20" Stokerized up front and a 10" out back.

    For hunting my 10" will go up front with one ounce and a 6" out back with 3.5oz out back.

    The goal is when the bow goes off it doesn't fall forward or rock back. It just sits. Keeps the arrow on target instead of dropping out or going high.

    On a side note, if your form isn't right, there isn't a stabilizer system out there that will make you shoot perfect.


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    Sticknstringarchery, Jul 10, 2014
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