Are they all loud?

[PEARL DRUMS]

I have always been a long bow guy, but aquired a Robertson Fatal Styk, sweet bow! I just got it today and have shot it alot already. My question is are all recurves "loud"? It has a buzz after every shot. My arrows are around 9.5 gr per pound and I messed with the brace ht both ways, no luck. Am I missing the obvious or have long bows spoiled me over the years? Thanks all

[Looper]

They're definitely louder. You don't want it buzzing, though. A change in strings, some pads under the limb tips (where the string hits the limbs), and some silencers on the string should quiet it down.

If that's not enough, the surest way is to shoot a heavier arrow.

[PEARL DRUMS]

It has Musk Ox silencers on it already. I will try the pad under the string and have a listen. Heavier arrows wont be too bad either, that sucker has power to spare....wow...if it weren't for the buzzing it wouldnt have any noticable noise.

[kill shot]

looper is right, then again a recurve is easier for me to shoot.

[mambashooter]

But I like a recurve..  

[JRY309]

Recurve are usally louder then a longbow.I like to use Bow Hush and Hush puppies on recurves I've had.I had them on a BW recurve and I would get comments on how quiet it was.And I find that different type of FF type strings can sound different.I have bows that are quieter with 450+ then with D97,and some are quieter with 8125.

[kill shot]

yes, the heavier arrows would be a big help. Also try 4 silencers on the string, 2 on top and 2 on the bottom.

[PEARL DRUMS]

The string is FF, but I cant tell you the material. Its not a skinny string.

[jrstegner]

Put some limbsavers on the limbs per instructions on the package and I would bet your problem with the buzzing will be solved. Your longbows will still be quieter.

[Rick Butler]

I've always had "issues" with my Widow recurves and noise.  I just recently tried a 450+ skinny string on my PCH and am amazed at how much quieter it is.

[cacciatore]

I own several of Dick's recurves and they are great bows and very quiet to me.maybe you have a too stiff arrow,this is a kind of problem that arise when a too stiff arrow hits the side window.Otherwise you can try those skinny string that really make the difference.

[Sixby]

Probably need to adjust your brace height a bit.

[PEARL DRUMS]

Sounds like I need a skinny string first. Thanks for the input all!

[WESTBROOK]

Yup, if its the original string its probably a fat one. They put like 18 strand FF on their bows for some reason.

Eric

[beetlebailey1977]

Originally posted by looper:
They're definitely louder. You don't want it buzzing, though. A change in strings, some pads under the limb tips (where the string hits the limbs), and some silencers on the string should quiet it down.

If that's not enough, the surest way is to shoot a heavier arrow.

Thats the ticket

[Friend]

Sure, most recurves can be tamed considerably. Most likely not as quiet as your LB. If you put in as much effort in quietng your LB, then your curve will remain noticeably louder.

[MnFn]

Sixby may be right on the money. I'd try shortening the string a bit first b4 buying a new string.

[mrpenguin]

Try shooting the Astro Flight string and using a wooden arrow... that will quiet it down  

[MCNSC]

If you have antler burr knobs on it they may be the problem. Had a bow that developed a buzz and discovered the burr was loose on the screw. Epoxy had come loose. Pulled the burr off and re-epoxied it noise went away. I have a Fatel styk also and no buzz.

[reinmb]

good luck   let us know what fixes it