Paracord String Silencers

[Wudstix]

Heard about these and watched a PUSH U-tube.  So thought I’d give it a go.  So far looking good.  Three 2” sheaths is supposed to be 10 grains, four should be 13+ grains.  Wool puff is 45-47 grains.  Should pick up a smidge of speed, but they should shed water better.  First pic is start and others are after 50 arrows.  We’ll see.

[Pine]

I use them and they work great.

[Wudstix]

Quite quiet and I am moving back to my 4 arrow EFA quiver.  With hardwood arrows should be whisper soft.
 

[hunting badger]

I just started using them on the recurve I hunted bear with this spring. I used 3, 2inch pieces they are quite and cheap and I always have paracord around. I used to use rubber cat whiskers because they shed rain but the paracord also works well in that department. They do quite the bow but I think the next set will be at least 4, 2inch pieces.

[Wudstix]

Four is a good size.  And if I do the math 3 = 10 grains, 4 = 13.3 grains.
 

[achigan]

How do you think they’ll do around cockleburrs, stick tights and other hitchhikers?

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Intrigued.  Do you just cut a length of cord and put them in the string? Or do you take off the outer layer first?

[2fletch]

Interesting, I have used various materials for string silencers, but not paracord. Being an old paratrooper, and having packed a lot of parachutes, you would think that it would have occurred to me to try this.

When you say 3 pieces at 2", are you using that on both ends of the string? Also, I'm assuming that you remove the sheath cover.

Sounds like an idea that I'll  have to try. Thanks for the info.     

[The Whittler]

CR, you cut to length 1"-2"-3" number of strands is your choice then pull the insides out. Once you attach them you can pull them apart or just keep shooting them and they should come apart.

You can tie them on or insert them between the strings which is how I do mine. Hope this helps.

[yaderehey]

"Do you just cut a length of cord and put them in the string? Or do you take off the outer layer first?"

You are actually just using the outer layer/sheath for the silencer.  You pull out the "guts" of the paracord and discard.

[Wudstix]

Actually, you pull out the inside and throw it away.  3-4 pieces of sheath cut to 2” and put between the string.  Starts looking good after about 50 shots then gets better.  Use different color cords to get the effect you want.  Not sure about picking up travelers have not hunted it yet.  Video says it sheds water better than wool.
 

[McDave]

I have various hanks of nylon cordage, which consists of interior strands sheathed in a wrap, which I use for miscellaneous backpacking purposes.  Do you think this would work the same, or is there something special about paracord?

[Wudstix]

Paracord comes in many colors all with nylon threads inside I guess it would work.  I used a camo color and standard OD.  I also have black and red.
 

[MnFn]

Gregg Coffee told me about it. It works. This is on a triple carbon elk heart.  It is only two lengths of para cord.  I think I’d try three strands next time.  If two works, three must be better right?

[Wudstix]

Impressed with how well four 2” strands work.
 

[Wudstix]

Think I notice a bit more pop with these silencers.  Noticed a slight “buzz” with 2315 arrows in 4 arrow EFA.  Put heavy wood arrows in quiver and “buzz” went away.  2315 snapping to target at 15 yards.  Pretty quiet, 60 more shots, but still not all fluffy.
 


Shot a bit more high wrist with my locator grip and focused on follow through, had a couple four arrow groups that were fletching all touching at 15 yards.  That’s not bad for me.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Thank you for the clarification and tip.

[Wudstix]

Pulled it from another site and a U-tube video.  Thought I’d pass it along.  So far very pleased with the results.
 

[tippit]

Never thought of this but tried it last night
Took about a dozen shots to fray over 50%. I like it...Thanks.

[Wudstix]

Just passing along what I heard and tried.  It seems to be working out well.