{"id":5143,"date":"2018-08-13T18:48:31","date_gmt":"2018-08-13T18:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/?p=5143"},"modified":"2018-11-06T18:09:06","modified_gmt":"2018-11-06T18:09:06","slug":"8-easy-ways-to-silence-your-compound-hunting-bow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/8-easy-ways-to-silence-your-compound-hunting-bow\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Compound Bow Quieter"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you’re out there in the woods hunting you want your bow to be as silent as possible.Silence and bow hunting really do go hand-in-hand. Each time you step out into the field it’s like entering the world of stealth warfare. You do everything you can to blend into the environment through camouflage, but often ignore sound altogether.<\/p>\n

When bow hunting you’re probably not ripping through the woods in your ATV to get to your stand, but that doesn’t mean you’re being quiet.\u00a0 With a few simple tricks you can make your bow quieter than ever before. So how do you silence your compound bow?<\/p>\n

Why Quiet Your Bow?<\/h3>\n

So what are the benefits of having a quieter bow set up?\u00a0 Imagine if you were out eating in a quiet field and suddenly heard a loud thwack. You would probably get startled and instinctively jump looking for danger.\u00a0 Deer are going to respond in exactly the same way.<\/p>\n

Deer are constantly on the lookout for dangers all around them.\u00a0 With senses that are stronger than most dogs, they have a really good sense of everything around them.\u00a0 Plus they have lightning fast reaction times allowing them to quickly jump out of the way of even the fastest arrow.\u00a0 With a quick dip and arch of his back that buck will be long gone in a matter of seconds.<\/p>\n

How To Make Your Bow Quieter<\/h2>\n

There are a few simple adjustments you can make that will significantly affect the sound of your bow.\u00a0 Don’t learn the hard way when a buck jumps your arrow this season.\u00a0 With about 30 minutes of work and simple planning you’ll get the most out of your bow without all that noise.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 See if Your Bow Has a String Stop<\/h3>\n

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The first thing that you’re going to want to do is see if your bow has a string stop. A string stop is really going to cut back the overall noise your bow makes.\u00a0 Most modern compound bows are going to come with a string stop pre-installed,\u00a0 but you can also add one of these LimbSaver String Decelerator Kits<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Limbsaver decelerator slows your bow string down eliminating the strings slapping noise.\u00a0 They’re extremely easy to install and can be fitted to just about any bow.<\/p>\n

When you release your bowstring it comes forward hitting the rubber end of the string stop. It will kill just about any noise that your string was going to make. You’d be surprised just how quiet your bow will be after this one little upgrade.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 String Silencers<\/h3>\n

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Hunters have been using string silencers for ages. Old school silencers used scraps of fur to reduce the noise, but new models have really came a long way.\u00a0 They come in a wide variety of styles to suit just about any hunter.<\/p>\n

I’ve used a cat whisker\/monkey tail style silencer like this Mossy Oak Silencer<\/a> for as long as I can remember.\u00a0 They’re cheap and will really reduce the string noise without much fuss.<\/p>\n

The only downside to whisker style silencers is their size.\u00a0 Just think of it as strapping a puff ball onto your bow and expecting it not to snag on anything. I’ve zipped it up into my jacket more times than I care to admit.<\/p>\n

This season I switched over my primary hunting bow to these Pine Ridge Cable Dampeners<\/a>.\u00a0 They’re a lot smaller and offer decent sound reduction.\u00a0 I’m not sure if I’ll keep them on my bow, because they’re a little louder, but they’re well worth your consideration.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Use Limb Dampeners<\/h3>\n

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Limb Dampeners are another great product that will significantly reduce the noise of your bow.\u00a0 A bunch of manufacturers make dampeners, but my favorites are the LimbSavers.\u00a0 They make dampeners for both split limb bows<\/a>\u00a0and bows that have one solid limb<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Regardless of the brand you choose limb dampeners are all going to work in about the same way.\u00a0 Limb dampeners work by significantly reducing the vibration and noise of a compound bow.\u00a0 Dampeners are cheap and extremely easy to use.\u00a0 Simply peel the backing and stick\/screw the dampener onto your limb.\u00a0 There’s no cheaper way to reduce the sound of your bow than with the installation of limb dampeners.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Change Up Your Arrows<\/h3>\n

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Another thing you’re really going to need to look at is your arrows.\u00a0 Beginner hunters always seem to make the mistake of using the same arrows hunting that they use at the range.\u00a0 This is a huge problem, because range arrows aren’t meant to perform like hunting arrows.<\/p>\n

Range arrows are designed to shoot fast and flat.\u00a0 While that might be beneficial when shooting a 3d target you’re going to want something different in the field. I would suggest switching to heavier arrows.<\/p>\n

Heavier arrows are going to not only provide more take down power in the field, they’ll also make your bow quieter.\u00a0 Light arrows coming off a bow will have a distinct crack to it, whereas heavier arrows tend to be a lot quieter.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Slow Down Your Setup To Avoid Quick Reactions<\/h3>\n

Bows today are firing arrows faster than ever and that’s a good thing, but we often forget to think of how speed impacts noise.\u00a0 The faster your bow is the louder it’s going to sound.<\/p>\n

Remember that sound is always going to get to the deer before the arrow is.\u00a0 The speed difference between 250-300 fps isn’t really going to be all that noticeable, but there will be a serious difference in sound.<\/p>\n

With a loud setup deer will react quickly and often duck\/jump your string.\u00a0 Through years of bow hunting they’ve learned to instinctively duck and roll their backs dodging arrows.\u00a0 Speed isn’t going to be the answer.\u00a0 The only way to avoid this is with a quieter setup.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Increase Your Bows Weight<\/h3>\n

Most of the time bigger bows are going to offer a quieter setup.\u00a0 Just like using heavier arrows, a heavy bow will quickly eat up vibrations.\u00a0 With a denser\/heavier setup you’ll be able to reduce the overall vibration which minimizes sound.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 General Maintenance<\/h3>\n

Don’t forget to do all the little things that make your bow perform better.\u00a0 That includes oiling your cams and rubbing string wax over every inch of exposed string.\u00a0 I’ve been using Allen Bow String Wax<\/a> on all my bows and shoot constantly without any trouble.<\/p>\n

Waxing your bow strings is really important for not only quieting your draw, but also extending your strings life. I bring out my wax every time I use my bow.\u00a0 It takes like 30 seconds and will really make a big difference.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0 Don’t Forget About Your Quiver and Other Accessories<\/h3>\n

Hunters love customizing gear and perfecting their setup, but they often overlook basic issues.\u00a0 Since quivers normally come with the bow they’re often overlooked.\u00a0 That’s really a shame because they’re notoriously noisy on budget setups.<\/p>\n

You need to make sure your quiver is tightly attached to your bow and consider using a little bit of silencing material<\/a> between your quiver and bow.\u00a0 You’d be surprised at just how much noise your loose quiver is actually making.<\/p>\n

Do Bow Stabilizers Reduce Noise<\/h3>\n

So you’ve probably been told at some point in your life that bow stabilizers reduce noise.\u00a0 While there might be some truth to this, I’ve never noticed any noise difference after installing a bow stabilizers.\u00a0 The additional weight might cancel out some vibration, but the difference is negligible.<\/p>\n

Don’t get me wrong I’m not saying that you shouldn’t use a stabilizer.\u00a0 You’re almost always going to be more accurate with a well tuned stabilizer, but it won’t really impact noise.<\/p>\n

How Noise Affects Shooting Distance<\/h3>\n

As you increase your range bow noise reduction will really play a very important role.\u00a0 At closer range a loud bow probably won’t make that much of a difference, but things get tricky out at a distance.\u00a0 As the length of your shot increases the deer will have more time to react.<\/p>\n

Once you get out past 30 yards things start to get a little bit difficult.\u00a0 A buck with a good reaction time can easily jump\/duck an arrow shot out of a loud bow.\u00a0 Sound will arrive faster than the arrow so they’ll have enough time to react.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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