noise?

nysbowhunter · 08-09-2007, 11:42 AM

I have finally made the commitment to only hunt with traditional gear! For 20 years I have shot traditional off and on but after killing a few with modern stuff its time to step back. Anyway to the point I have shot a 45 lb. recurve for years and its whisper quiet. I have just bought a kodiak magnum (like new) Its a 50lb 52 inch bow, I set it up to shoot aluminum 2216 arrows off the shelf. wow the noise when I let go. My other recurve I shoot off a flipper rest and you can hardly hear it, It's a 58 inch bow and both are set up exactly the same silencers, brush buttons, and nock points are about90 degrees. If it makes a difference I pull 29 1/2 inches with traditional gear. There is no problem with the bow itself and brace heights are correct, what could be the cause.

BobCo19-65 · 08-09-2007, 11:55 AM

Can you find the source of the noise? If it's from the arrow hitting the riser, then there is a tuning/spine issue. Other possibilities include incorrect brace height, string slap, type of string, and even the string hitting your arm (honestly there are people that don't know that is happening).

I know I had problems getting my Kings Pawn quiet. But after finding the correct brace height and arrow combination, things really quieted down.

Try some felt pads or moleskin on the limbs where the strings sits on for the possible string slap.

If I had to guess, I'd say you maybe way overspined with your arrow combination.

Try using Foxfires (Arrows by Kelly's) chart and see what they recommend.

For example, I'm using a 2018 shaft with a 125 grain point with my Great Plains Recurve, 55#'s at 29".

nysbowhunter · 08-09-2007, 10:37 PM

Im thinking that it's the arrow hitting the riser. I can hear the unmistakable noise of the arrow hitting something. Easton has these arrows as on the the heavy side but still ok. I have some other shafts that I will try. also thanks for the tip on string slap. No problems with brace height or the string hitting my arm though. It was so loud when I shot it the first time I thought the bow cracked. So I stopped shooting after a couple arrows. Thanks for the response and I will try to get back with the results but working lots of overtime so it might be slow.

nysbowhunter · 08-09-2007, 11:05 PM

update, I adjusted the nock point to 1/2 inch above and what a difference but I still have a loud string noise. I am lucky enough to be able to shoot all I want even 1:00 am.

BobCo19-65 · 08-10-2007, 07:24 AM

Personally, I don't trust Easton Traditional Charts, you'll find that most traditional archers don't. They are usually too stiff.

Also check to make sure the nocks are not too tight. That will have a real effect on arrow flight. Compound type nock don't seem to work all that great. Personally I like a nock like Mercury which do not have the little indentations (they kind of make the nock snap on the string) on the back. If they are tight, you can file them down to get them correct (you can also file off the indentations). If they are too loose, you can dip them in boilng water for a second, put them on the string and conform them.

Redneck Bowhunter · 08-10-2007, 08:35 PM

How tight/loose do you want them?

BobCo19-65 · 08-13-2007, 06:54 AM

Nock the arrow on the string. Point it straight at the ground. Give the string a lite tap (not at the nock, but near). The arrow should fall off.

Redneck Bowhunter · 08-13-2007, 08:35 AM

Is it okay for the arrow to ride up and down the string when nocked but not held?