SA,

Whitetails will always hear a bow go off assuming that high winds or some other obstructing noise is not a factor.

Quiet bows do not solve the problem, and neither does extra speed..hence my statement regarding animal attitude.

I've shot enough deer w/ "loud" bows, and had enuff jump "quiet" bows to prove to me that there is no conclusive evidence that having a quiet bow will reduce the number of animals string jumping. However there is conclusive evidence (based on the thousands of animals shot each year with them) that louder bows kill deer like no-ones business as will the quiet ones.


Also, I did not dispute the fact that some folks like the absolute least amount of shock, recoil and noise, who doesn't? My argument is that when set-up for a hunting situation and w/ similar speeds they are quite competitive or better noise and recoil wise,and you will get more K.E to boot. Shooting a bare bow in a pro-shop w/ no stabilizer, silencers etc. does not always produce an accurate representation of the final picture.

My "latest list" does nothing other than narrow down & clarify my original statement. I stick by my original statement to the letter, abrasive or not. The last paragraph in my original statement was purely in jest, apparently I forgot the smiley face.

All,

I apologize to any and all if I seemed abrasive: no malice was intended nor were my statements directed to anyone in particular(though it seems it may have been taken that way).

By all means let's continue the discussion positively.

JeffB