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Old 01-05-2009 | 07:25 PM
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Hi guys new to forum and wanted opinions on how to possibly quiet my arrow as it is going down range without having to change to a whole new set up. I like the performance of what I have. I am a stickler for detail. I think it is the broadhead but like how they group and their toughtness. One doe and an 11pt P&Y this season but missed a second doe(jumped string). Thanks for any help. Enjoy reading everyones post so decided to jump in.
Mathews DXT 27.5
Maxima hunter arrows
QAD fallaway rest
G5 100gr
2" Blazers
total weight=383
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Old 01-05-2009 | 09:40 PM
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well the blazers should be pretty quiet but maybe i guess try feathers the arent really quieter but the make i diffrent sound
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Old 01-05-2009 | 09:46 PM
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Deer usually react to the sound of the bow string more than the arrow itself.

You may want to look at a Mean V string suppressor or the STS. They really quiet a bow down.
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Old 01-06-2009 | 09:01 AM
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Like Christine said work on quieting the Bow noise. I have hunted 40+ years and have never had a deer react to arrow noise in flight.

I have shot feathers 80% of the time and I doubt there is anything noisier than feathers, but there is nothing that controls an arrow betteror ismore forgiving thanfeathers either.

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Old 01-06-2009 | 11:56 AM
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All Great tips. Thanks for the help.
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