String stop..

Should there be a visible gap between the string and the rubber stopper? If so, how much?

 

I do not like a gap, the string just barely resting on it but sometimes that is hard to achieve. I would have no more than 1/16" though.

 

I like my string just barely touching it.

 

Some say a credit card spacing but i try to put it as close as possible without touching

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It should be touching your string , no gap at all.

 

Mine has a fair amount of pressure on it. I believe it's the source of my noise, that posted about a few months ago. I've tried tightening it, but it's maxed out. I'm considering shaving the rubber block down with a razor blade.

 

Can't you screw it in a little farther?

 

If only it was a little longer....

I leave a small gap in between. Seems to make less noise and with just one on the bottom.

Also, with the stop touching the string, it causes the nock to move off its plane of travel on the shot.

I imagine that it also tends to be harder on the rubber piece and the string.

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Bruce, I tightened it nearly to its breaking point. It's baffling... a NIB 2010 Marquis I snagged from AT classifides. I expected a little more quality out of Bowtech/Diamond.

IBH?, you've pretty much nailed it. There's already one hell of an indentation on the surface of the rubber, and many of the arrows are getting knocked off plane, but still hitting their mark.

Think I'll run it down to my local pro shop soon and make sure there's nothing I'm missing. I see only 2 possible adjustments; the actual shaft (which screws into the riser) and the rubber block (which has an allen-head for tightening). Aside from this one issue, it's a great shooter.

 

I'm guessing your dealing with a new bowtech/diamond... Did you unscrew that silver screw that I'd in the riser and push the carbon rod into the riser more? I'm pretty site one you do that you will be all set. As a side note i suggest a bow rattler they are amazing and they will quite down your bow a lot i promise you that i have one and i love it

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I unscrewed the "outter ring" at the riser, but the carbon rod is threaded into the riser at that point. I tried to get one good rotation cranked on it, to move it further into the riser, but no luck. I only get about 2/3rds rotation before it locks up. That might be enough to take the pressure off, but the rubber stopper and mount will not roatate on the shaft to allow for that...

 

There are lots of opinions on how close they are "supposed" to be. The truth is, each bow, even the exact same models, might like the stop set differently. It really depends on a lot of things, such as draw weight, arrow weight, string weight, etc. Draw weight in particular affects the effectiveness more than anything I've found. The reason is because as you change draw weights, for example lowering your draw weight, the string actually moves away from the stop because the limb pockets allow the limbs to move back slightly. This difference will make the bow sound differently than it did.

I usually set mine so its about 1/16' off the stop and try it. Then I'll move it to where its barely touching and try it again. You'll find out quickly whether its better or not.