All you Shaky Hunter users

JDH_bowhunter03 · 08-14-2006, 11:53 AM

Where is your arrow in relation to the threaded rest hole? I get some fletching contact on the arrow holder part in the front. Do have to move my nock to get correct alignment and no contact?

Monie · 09-08-2006, 09:37 AM

I shoot the original Trophy Ridge. I think you problem my be that your rest is dropping too late. My rest is set up so that the arrow rides about the first couple of inches before the rest drops. Hope that helped.

wihunter402 · 09-08-2006, 09:42 AM

I was getting fletching contact until I adjusted it to lift the arrow in the last 2 inches of draw. Then all contact went away.

Dryridge · 09-08-2006, 11:02 AM

Both above responses are correct...and the same. Raising the arrow late in the draw cycle drops it very early in the power stroke. That isthe key to alleviating your problem.

Dave in WV

Greg / MO · 09-08-2006, 11:18 AM

here's another question for you Shakey users... I put one on one of my bows in the shop yesterday, and decided not to pull the trigger on the purchase after seeing (and especially hearing) how hard the launcher arm slapped the shelf.. I realize I could put moleskin on it to quiet it somewhat, but has that action (the arm slapping the shelf) ever been a problem to you guys?

DaveC · 09-08-2006, 12:28 PM

Greg, I've read recently (Gibblet I think) where slow motion cameras are showing the arm bouncing back up after the "slap" causing fletching contact.

The only way to truly know if that is plaguing someone would be some slow-mo cam action. The cure if this is a problem is to disassemble the rest where the launcher arms are secured and rotate the spring to the less aggressive spring rate hole; there are 2 holes to choose from (if memory serves correctly).

In my shaky hunter experience therehas always been a fine line between being "on" and fletching contact. I always thought this was a byproduct of non perfect vertical nock travel.

Ido have one set up onmy Patriot and am not experiencing excessive noise or any contact. The spring is set in the more aggressive setting.

The noise is best dampened by placing some adhesive weather stripping on the shelf where the arms would hit, and then layering the camo felt (moleskin) over the foam to keep it in place. I've used this on 2 bows and it makes the rest noise a non-issue. It is quieter in this format than my drop zone with the upgrade.

Greg / MO · 09-08-2006, 12:53 PM

Thanks Dave, I appreciate the info and the time it took to relay it...

I'm sure your weatherstripping idea would be great, but I think I'm just gonna try a new Muzzy Zero Effect and play with it some... I'm leaving right now to go buy it. I'll put it on over the weekend and play with it some and see how it works out.