What do you hear when you shoot???
08-27-2005, 02:02 PM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 3,784
RE: What do you hear when you shoot???
I don't hear a 'twang' sound that I can notice but I do pick up on a 'thump' from the limbs. I do think it's louder indoors or in a blind but that would make sense since the sound cannot travel as far as it does outdoors. I've recorded myself with a camcorder and the bow definately sounds much quieter when it's not right next to your face. 
08-27-2005, 02:12 PM
#14
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 774
RE: What do you hear when you shoot???
I hear a little twang on my diamond,but it's unnoticeable at 10yds.I recommended a saunders buzz off to a friend,after hearing good things.,and he said it took the twang away!I'm going to buy my own shortly.
http://www.sausa.com/pp7.html
http://www.sausa.com/pp7.html
08-27-2005, 02:27 PM
#15
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Crosby TX USA
Posts: 2,599
RE: What do you hear when you shoot???
I've also been complamented on my Pat's quietness.
But sinceI put the wisker biscuit on the sound has increased for the shooter. I hear a slap now that i thought was the STS until i shot a bare shaft and the slap went away.
I soaked the Biscuit in Armor All last night and drenched my fletchings today and now finally the noise level between bare shaft and fletched arrow is about the same.
I still think it was quiter with the Drop zone though.
I did remove one of my slight twang makers by dousing a non-pivoting bolt with thick string waxon my new Vital bow gear slider.
I slowly took it apart piece by pice until I found a bolt with course threads that had too much slack in it allowing it to buzz between the nut & bolt.
I guess the next move is listening to the bow while someone else shoots it.
I'll say this, it is way quieter than my neighbors recurve- but still not as quiet as it could be= silent
j/k.
BTW one of my bosses brought his old bow out to work for me to evaluate. Old bear looking wood riser job. After seeing itI will no longer be so anal about my rigs if that bow used to harvest deer. OMG I can't believe how far we have come! ~ 30% letoff, no wall- pull until you reach your DL, 900" long, both cams rubbing the limbs- whow was it a sight.
I bet it had more than a slight twang!
But sinceI put the wisker biscuit on the sound has increased for the shooter. I hear a slap now that i thought was the STS until i shot a bare shaft and the slap went away.
I soaked the Biscuit in Armor All last night and drenched my fletchings today and now finally the noise level between bare shaft and fletched arrow is about the same.
I still think it was quiter with the Drop zone though.
I did remove one of my slight twang makers by dousing a non-pivoting bolt with thick string waxon my new Vital bow gear slider.
I slowly took it apart piece by pice until I found a bolt with course threads that had too much slack in it allowing it to buzz between the nut & bolt.
I guess the next move is listening to the bow while someone else shoots it.
I'll say this, it is way quieter than my neighbors recurve- but still not as quiet as it could be= silent
j/k.BTW one of my bosses brought his old bow out to work for me to evaluate. Old bear looking wood riser job. After seeing itI will no longer be so anal about my rigs if that bow used to harvest deer. OMG I can't believe how far we have come! ~ 30% letoff, no wall- pull until you reach your DL, 900" long, both cams rubbing the limbs- whow was it a sight.
I bet it had more than a slight twang!
08-27-2005, 03:17 PM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 3,903
RE: What do you hear when you shoot???
What do you hear when you shoot???
08-27-2005, 03:31 PM
#17
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 140
RE: What do you hear when you shoot???
A good test for bow noise is too hold the bow firmly by the handle and gently tap the limb. You can pin-point exactly where the noise is coming from. Don't whack it hard, a gentle tap will reveal any loose parts if there are any.
08-27-2005, 03:42 PM
#18
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lehigh County PA USA
Posts: 12,157
RE: What do you hear when you shoot???
I shot my hunting bow for the first time out of doors today at a 3D shoot and was actually quite surprised with how quiet it really was. My shooting partner commented on as much even though I had not mentioned anything at the time.
Inside it definitely sounds louder.
Inside it definitely sounds louder.
