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Old 01-05-2009, 07:25 PM   #1
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Default Q??Arrow flight quietness

Hi guys new to forum and wanted opinions on how to possibly quiet my arrow as it is going down range without having to change to a whole new set up. I like the performance of what I have. I am a stickler for detail. I think it is the broadhead but like how they group and their toughtness. One doe and an 11pt P&Y this season but missed a second doe(jumped string). Thanks for any help. Enjoy reading everyones post so decided to jump in.
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Old 01-05-2009, 09:40 PM   #2
 
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Default RE: Q??Arrow flight quietness

well the blazers should be pretty quiet but maybe i guess try feathers the arent really quieter but the make i diffrent sound
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Old 01-05-2009, 09:46 PM   #3
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Default RE: Q??Arrow flight quietness

Deer usually react to the sound of the bow string more than the arrow itself.

You may want to look at a Mean V string suppressor or the STS. They really quiet a bow down.
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Default RE: Q??Arrow flight quietness

Like Christine said work on quieting the Bow noise. I have hunted 40+ years and have never had a deer react to arrow noise in flight.

I have shot feathers 80% of the time and I doubt there is anything noisier than feathers, but there is nothing that controls an arrow betteror ismore forgiving thanfeathers either.

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Old 01-06-2009, 11:56 AM   #5
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All Great tips. Thanks for the help.
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