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Offline eman614

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how do i make a bow more quiet
« on: March 18, 2009, 05:29:00 PM »
just made my first bow. it is a d/r longbow that i am using a fastflight string and beaver fur for silencers. but it still seems loud to me. is there something that i can do to the bow to make it more quiet. it this a common problem with the d/r style longbow? my sisters boyfriend has a 21st century d/r longbow and it seems loud too. thanks in advance for any help.
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Offline WidowEater

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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2009, 05:35:00 PM »
experiement with brace height comes to mind
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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2009, 05:41:00 PM »
send it to me an I'll keep it quiet for you :0)
nock point and arrow weight also make a bow loud. Drew
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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2009, 05:43:00 PM »
How many GPP are ya shooting? Could also try a different material, or a different location for you silencers. I use two sets of whiskers. Brace height is a the only other thing popping into my feeble little mind...
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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2009, 05:44:00 PM »
Nock point, brace hieght, arrow weight, silencer material, and silencer placement all can effect noise.
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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2009, 06:36:00 PM »
Much has been covered with what little info we have. The string itself can also be a problem.....did you pad the loops? Can you try D97?
Try the easy stuff: Nock above the nocking point to see if it is a source of noise...is your arrow hitting the riser(correct spine)? Put some soft material on the shelf and wall. Raise the brace 1/8 at a time.
Slide the silencers to the 1/4 points. Try cat whiskers. How tight is the nock on your arrow.
Increase the arrow weight by 100 grains.
You say you made the bow-so you have skills and know how-is it hand shocking too? What about the tiller? Bows have many ways to make noise.
Keep us posted.
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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2009, 06:54:00 PM »
Also...we want pictures!!! lol  I am in the process of building my first recurve. Love to see your bow. Also, let us know how you addressed this and what worked or didn't work. I take wool yarn and insert one end into the string up by the loop and tightly wind the string down about 4" and insert that end into the string. This will eliminate most of the string slap against the limb upon release.
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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2009, 07:09:00 PM »
Is your beaver fur silencers wraped tight around the sring?My one friend had that problem.He pulled them tight,problem solved.  :thumbsup:
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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2009, 09:25:00 PM »
I put my silencers on and tune in the basement. Sounds loud when I get done, but outside they are very quiet. Hap
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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2009, 10:14:00 PM »
What everyone has said! Try it all, one thing at a time..
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Offline eman614

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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2009, 10:32:00 PM »
can the nocking point be too high? bjorn it has almost no hand shock, and the tiller seems to be real close to right. i'm thinking that the arrow must be hitting the the shelf some of the time because it is louder than normal on occasion. i'm shooting carbon arrows that are 10.2 gpi. they are cut 31in long. with a 125 grain field point, and 5in feathers. someone said the that came to about470 total grains which is about 8.4 gpp. thanks for all the help so far i gues i'll get started looking for the problem tomorrow. ill be sure to keep you guys posted on what works.
thanks again,eric
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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2009, 10:43:00 PM »
Good advice offered so far......take a step at a time.  My longbows and recurve are VERY quiet.  Brace height and arrow weight have been the most important to me.
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Offline eman614

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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #12 on: March 20, 2009, 02:09:00 PM »
i made the nock point lower made sure the beaver fur was tight to the string and adjusted the brace height. now she is much quieter. didn't really notice a  difference till i changed the brace height. thanks for all the advice.
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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #13 on: March 20, 2009, 03:52:00 PM »
Nocking point and brace height, use dental floss instead of metal, string leeches, accunocks, 9-10 grains per pound arrow weight, and the smallest feathers you feel comfortable with.  You or your game won't hear a thing.
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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #14 on: March 20, 2009, 05:09:00 PM »
It was mentioned but it should be re-iterated, do all the above and while you are doing it make sure your nocks are not to tight on the string/serving. If they are this will cause inaccuracy and noise.
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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #15 on: March 20, 2009, 05:58:00 PM »
I don't buy into the hype that all longbows are quieter with FF type strings.  Sometimes B-50 dacron will be the quietest by far.
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Offline mooseman1967

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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #16 on: March 21, 2009, 12:51:00 AM »
How many strands in your string? I have a 53# that sounds like a 22 short with 12 strands but loves 14. Also much easier to tune. That is with D97
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Re: how do i make a bow more quiet
« Reply #17 on: March 21, 2009, 11:26:00 AM »
I had a similar problem, it was because my overspined arrows were slapping the riser at the shot.
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