mine is measured at 7 1/4 from the back of the handle to the string. I placed the silencers 1/3rd the way down the string, could have gone 1/4 the way and got it quiter. Also arrow weight will contribute to sound (or lack there of). I hear ya on how it shoots. I couldnt believe how well I shot it days after I bought it!! Shot a caribou my first year with it LOL Then again I think I could have speared him at the distance of 5 ft but none the less its a fine shootin bow! What bow do you have to compare it to?
Soooooo many bows, so little time <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>!