Shooting alum shafts (noisie)

[Chub]

Just started shootin 2016 shafts from my boblee recurve.specs 60in rec 53lb at 28in i shoot 3under shafts are fletched with 5in feathers.the setup has a sound when shot like as if you tap your fingernail on the shaft.seems to paper tune fine and bares and fletched shoot fine.maybe i hear this sound because im shootin in my basement and its very quiet .has any of you alum shaft shooters had this sounds of hollow aluminum.can i get some feed back please.

[Gator1]

That is a good question, I just started shooting aluminums again 1916's and 2016"s, and have been very thrilled with the quietness ... Someone with more background here will help you..

[lpcjon2]

Are your nocks to tight on the string? and do you see any contact on the shelf or strike plate?

[LongStick64]

I would check for contact on the bow.

[Duncan]

Nocks that snap too tight on the string will cause the "tink" sound when shooting aluminums.

[COOCH]

Also make sure your field points are screwed on tightly.I use a bit of teflon tape on mine to keep them snug.

[Night Wing]

If you're shooting aluminum arrows in your basement, the sound is magnified because the sound is confined to a space where it's bouncing off the walls back to your ears.

Shoot the bow outside and if the sound is loud to your ears upon arrow release, install a pair of yarn wool puffs on the bowstring.

BTW, there is a little more noise upon arrow release when shooting 3 under than with shooting split finger.

[EHK]

I've also experienced this with nocks that are tight on the string and my experience has been that sometimes a brace height adjustment helps - even if you're seeing good flight through paper right now.

[Chub]

iwas shooting 125-145g thought i would bump it up to 175 seems to be quieter. now i need to get out side and try fieldpoints and bhs and see how the 2 impacks are

[MCS]

I had the same experience. It was me I was plucking the string on release. Stopped plucking noise was gone.

[macksdad]

I usually get noise from either incorrect brace height or to light of an arrow try to stick close to 9-10 gpi.

[Chub]

draw length is 28 .using a2016 cut to 28 3/4 125gr to 175 gr. bow specs 53lbs at 28 and a sbd bowstring just ordered a 8srtand d10

[hvyhitter]

might be a very slight riser contact......twist up your brace height a 1/4 inch or so..........