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SA,
I think the disagreement here is different experiences in the field.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2 id=quote>
Jeff,
That is very true. I never meant this to be a discussion of speed vs. quietness. I guess that was brought on by my statement that I choose a bow based on other factors, ahead of speed. Like you said, our experiences are different and quite possibly so are our hunting styles. I'll be the first to say, that not everyone should choose a bow based on what I find important. However for me, it works and is what I want, so it is correct in my situation.
My average shot is probably 10-12 yards. At that distance, none of this matters. I don't need speed, accuracy, quietness, forgiveness, high KE, or any of the other stuff. I could probably take many of these deer with a spear. So, when I look at all these somewhat irrelevant factors for my style of hunting, I simply prefer a quiet, low vibration bow. Even if the noisy ones don't scare any deer, they scare me.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
For those who aren't after speed, you can have a quieter bow, by doing some of this stuff. And, for those who do care about speed, you can still have a quieter bow by doing some of this stuff.
Cajunbhtr
Go to this link to get info on the Catfish Loop
http://www.oneidaeaglebows.com/oneid.../quieting.html
It's a great loop. You can customize the thickness, length and material to fit your preferences. It will last for thousands of shots and a new one is easily put on in about 15 minutes. Usually it takes one or two to practice with, before you learn to serve it tight enough. I use mine with two tied on string nocks. This way it is easily threaded up or down the string to adjust nock height when tunning the bow. My brother put one on his bow without the string nocks and when he had it tuned perfectly, he just cemented it in place. He served it very tightly to begin with, and it has stayed in place very well with the added glue.