Modular Stabilizer

[mrfritz44]

I bought some Sims modular stabilizers and would like to add more weight to the back of the bow to offset the sight. To do this, I was hoping their Enhancer 2000 product could be disassembled and screwed into the one of their smaller modular units and placed on the rear stabilizer screw.

My question is, can you remove the metal extension that comes with the Enhancer 2000 so that I can place one of the smaller units in between the Enhancer and the bow?

If not, do you know of any other good stabilizers that will have a large diameter? They must be wider than they are long to be placed on the back stabilizer so that it doesn't interfere with the cables.

Thanks,

Fritz

[PABowhntr]

Fritz,

The enhancer 2000 (long model) cannot be separated from the long metal extension bar that allows it to be mounted into the tapped stabilizer hole on the riser of any given bow. However, Sims also makes a "short mount" model which does not have the long extension bar. I actually have one at home if you would like to try it.

However, I am curious as to why you want to mount the modular unit between the long extension bar and the "base unit" (for lack of a better term) of the Enhancer 2000....why not just mount the modular extension in the tapped hole on the end of the Enhancer 2000?

[mrfritz44]

The reason I'd like to mount one small unit between the the Enhancer and the back of the bow is for more weight behind the grip. I have a Copper John Pro sight mounted on the Patriot, and at full extension it hangs out 6" to 7" in front of the bow. The net effect is that the bow rests more on the front portion of my index finger and thumb instead of being equally distributed across the top of both fingers and the crotch of my thumb/index. It just feels unbalanced in its current state.

I want to retain the weight for the sake of tighter groups, but I don't want anymore weight forward of the grip. At the moment I have it set up with one small unit and a stabilizer enhancer in front. On the back I have 2 small units and that is all I can fit due to the cables. I want a larger diameter/heavier unit since I feel I'm getting close to this balanced feeling. A few more ounces should do it - I hope!

You're in Allentown, correct PABowHunter? I may take you up on that offer unless I just go ahead and get one, which I wouldn't mind for the sake of just experimenting anyway. Where do you shoot during these cold months? I've shot a few times over at Peak Performance where I bought the bow, but it's only 20 yards.

Thanks a bunch,

Fritz

[PABowhntr]

Fritz,

Ahh, now I think I understand. I thought you actually wanted to put one of the small Sims modular units in between the extension bar and the "donut" part of the Enhancer 2000. What you actually want to do is put the Enhancer 2000 and a modular unit on the back of the bow itself.

My misunderstanding.

As for where I live......right up the street from you in New Tripoli. Would you like me to drop the "Short" Enhancer 2000 off tonight or tomorrow?

I shoot down at Bait and Bow in Allentown but they only have a 20 yard indoor range as well. I belong to a few local clubs in the area but with these temps I am not using their outdoor ranges. Come the first Sunday in February I will be over at the Slatington archery club to shoot the first 3D of the season...you going?

[mrfritz44]

New Tripoli, eh? Well how the #ell are ya? You must know Lonnie Klinger. He's another resident bow nut and got me shooting 3-D. Is that Enhancer for sale? What would you want for it?

Thanks,

Fritz

[PABowhntr]

The name does not sound familiar but then my wife and I just moved into the area about two years ago. Chances are I might have run into you or him though as I do frequent several of the local clubs especially Ontelaunee when they sponsor shoots.

I don't want anything for the Enhancer. It was just laying in my basement gathering dust. I would rather someone make some use out of it instead. Drop me a private message with your address and I will drop it off.

[mrfritz44]

Thanks again for the module! I went to screw it in last night and realized that I had torqued the other module so hard that I couldn't get the allen screw out of the bow. I ended up using vice grips on a harsh setting to remove it. Then I had to cut off the buggered end of threads from the screw with a Dremel tool. Thank god it didn't hurt the bow. I gave all the threads a thorough coating of silicone and lightly reassembled them.

Unfortunately, it didn't allow two modules to be attached on the back side like I had hoped. It's about 1/4" too long and hits the inside cable. I did end up placing it as the first one on the front side of the bow followed by a small module and the stabe enhancer. I kept the two smaller modules on the back. This seems to help a little, but only a good shooting session will tell for sure.

I appreciate your help with this.

Have a good one,

Fritz

[PABowhntr]

I am glad I was able to help Fred. Anytime.