My 07 Allegiance...Perfection?
 

I finally recieved my custom STS in the mail today and didn't hesitate throwing it on and doing a few other thing I wanted to do. I shot a couple shots with it afterwards and man...I'm at a loss for words. This bow, is now very comparable in vibration and noise levels to the Guardian I shot. I am astonished.

The Setup:
2007 Bowtech Allegiance 65lbs @28" with smooth mods
Spot Hogg Hunter Hogg-it with Fitz Fiber mod
APA Twister Safari rest
Simms Modular Stabilizer
Gold Tip XT Hunter 5575 @27" w/100gr point - Total Weight: 370gr.
MeanV Custom STS
Simms Super Leaches

Arrow Speed: 285fps.

I think I might have finally built my perfect hunting bow.:D
Only two more tid bits to iron out. The new Spot Hogg wrapped fiber sight mod and maybe play with a Stealth stabilizer.

Here's a couple pics.

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And another.....

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Muzzyman, I think we may have been brothers in another life... ;)

I'm gettin a Guardian too, but I'm the most excited right now about getting my '07 Allegiance. It'll be outfitted EXTREMELY similarly to yours, as I'll be getting a MeanV2 suppressor from Dan as well, and it'll be wearing a Hunter Hogg-It with the new wrap conversion and light kit, Stealth stabilizer and I'll either be shooting the Twister Safari or the MZE on it.

Congratulations on an awesome rig you've set up there! :D

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Very nice. I love looking at the bow porn.

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Cool. I just got my 07 Tribute. How do you get the pix to upload. I keep getting File To Large.

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She's darn near as sexy as mine. ;)

How well does MeanV2 Supressor work on the Allegiance? Is it worth ordering one?

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Brother Greg, I can't make up my mind about the stabilizer. I really would like to try a Stealth 6" on it, but honestly, the Modular has worked so well I can't see switching at this point. Since we are related and all.....how about helping your bro out with a new Guardian as well?:D

Washington Hunter, I'm can't give a real good answer yet. I have onlyput 3 shots through it in the garage after setting it up. What I can say its that it really helps out the string vibe and noise, especially if the bow is set at lower poundages than peak. The MeanV is the nicest I've seen. Looks like an OEM component and weighs next to nothing. If you're plainning on ordering one, get it in now. Dan, the guy who makes them, is swamped with orders for them right now. It took mine almost 3 weeks to get here. But I feel its well worth the wait compared to the standard STS.

I'll put some shots through it in the next couple days and report back my final verdict.

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My my that bow looks mighty sexy...

I bet you Washington Hunter is all sorts of POed that your bow is all up and running and he is waiting for strings....;)

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I have one on my Equalizer. Best money you can spend on an accessory. Meanv makes it look like an OEM part. I also have a 6" Stealth which i really like. I tried the twister but had contact issues I couldn't shake so switched that item.

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Sure thing... send $749 to... ;)

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Not exactly what I had in mind.... Of course, if that meant I can get one in about a week.........:D

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Nice rig. I would love to see what a setup like that felt during the shot. Maybe the outdoors show I am headed to tomorrow will have some for me to try out.

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PABowhntr,of the handful of shots I put through it, I'm really amazed so far at the difference the STS made on an already low shock bow. When I first set it up, I had just the Simms Mod Stabilzer and stock string silencers. The bare bow I shot before I bought it had a bit of handle buzz. After throwing my stab on it and other components on, it made quite a difference. However, the addition of the STS and leaches made a dramatic difference on this bow.

I'll try to confirm my findings this weekend.

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Muzzyman, where can one get that Mean V? and how much was it?

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in da woods, I got mine on AT from a guy named MeanV2. I paid 44.00 for mine shipped. They're a little higher than a standard STS, but the OEM look and weight of this one is worth it.

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I've got one of MeanV's systems on the way in matching camo for my '06 Hardwoods HD Allegiance. Hopefully, it'll be in the mail today. Got one on my tribute too. Great product!

BTW...nice looking set-up ya got there! I've got a 6" Stealth on both of my bowtechs. They're great stabilizers but you might better stick with yourSims. Apparently,Stealth doesn't offer them in MO Obsession camo anymore.

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I chrono'd the bow after putting on the STS thing I discovered I lost about 5fps. I'm not concerned, just surprised by the amount of speed I lost with it. But the gain in noise and vibration reduction well out-weighs that.

WNY, yeah, I saw they didn't offer matching camo. But to tell ya the truth, as long as its close, I don't really worry about it. Heck, the Simms isn't even close now.;) But it sure does work.

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Now that's a first... I'd always heard people say they GAINED a few fps with STS-type devices, since the string released the arrow at brace instead of the string "pulling" at the arrow as it went past brace.

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Is there anyway the chrono could have been off onyour first test??

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Thats a good point. I didn't mention the second time I chrono'd was on a different machine. Hmmm, wonder which one is right?

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Aaah... that has to be it, because like I said -- I don't think I've ever heard anyone report that yet.

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Muzzyman88 I've got a 07 Allegiance my self and I have a sts on my bow and it makes a world of difference.But I really like the looks of your meanv custom sts how do get a hold of this guy Dan I would like to get one for my Ally

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bc, you have a PM.

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Thanks for the info

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That camo pattern looks the same as Washinton Hunter's face paint:D

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Well I don't have to worry about not being remembered after I'm gone.

I'll always be known as the face paint guy. :D

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ha, Washington Hunter, did I just see you on the 6 o'clock news entering a convenience store with your bow?

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muzz and greg,

I will be getting an Allegiance this year and was wondering if you guys could tell me a little more about the MeanV Custom STS. Because I shot the new Guardian and was impressed and if I can get the Allegiance shooting close to the Guardian, thats great! Thanks

tbyrd

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tbyrd,

If you like the Guardian, by all means, buy it. However, if you like the Allegiance, go for it. The MeanV system is made by a guy on Archerytalk. Just do a search for MeanV2 and you'll get the info you need. He's a great guy and makes a very nice product.I like it much better in terms of visual appearance than the standard STS system.

Of course, placing a quality stabilizer like a Simms modular or Stealth will also help any bow tremendously. Also, the Stealth String Leaches should replace the factory ones. They really do a nice job as well.

My Allegiance setup in this manner is amazingly quiet and shock free.

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Let's just keep that between us, huh?

I cut you in, 60/40.

I got away with $17.33, two packages of twinkies, and a disposable camera.

:D;)

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tbyrd, muzzy pretty much summed it up. Dan's CSS is a much-cleaner look, and he gets them custom-dipped to match your bow's camo. And like muzzy said, he's a great guy to work with.

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Great looking bow muzzy. I just placed my order for a meanv string suppressor not to long ago. My set up may be very similar to yours. I have the stealth stabilizer, I am getting the hogg it hunter with the wrap, I am still tossed up with an arrow rest. I am thinking of the APA or the spot hogg whammy.
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ash, I was looking at the whammy. One thing's for sure, its bullet proof, its a Spot Hogg product. I don't think I'd like it for a hunting rest though. No containment.

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I agree with youon the containment issue but I have used trophy takers in the past as well as bodoodles and other prong type rests and never had issues, but with that said it may be hard to give up the convience of a containment style rest. I can't wait to get my CSS from Dan. I think I may wait and get teh hogg wrap on a hogg it hunter.

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Forgive me...I'm rather new to this high tech shhhhtuff. I just ordered a Diamond Liberty. Do you guys reccommend a string suppressor on all these type bows?

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You may want to start a new thread that way more people will see it. But to answer your question you do not need one but I am sure it wouldn't hurt.

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Old/new, I doubt everone here would recommend one. However, I was a naysayer when it came to some of this new stuff, including the STS system. I decided to give one a try this year and so far, I'm sold. It usually takes quite a bit to sell me on something, especially if it will be on my bow come hunting season. The STS, especially the custom made ones like I have, I totally am in agreement with. They flat out work. I don't know if they increase accuracy and forgiveness, but they sure quite a bow down nicely and keep the string off your arm. I highly recommend one on a hunting bow.

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nice bow

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i know this might sound stupid to some of yall but what is a sts?

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Kidd, STS: string suppressor system. I bought a MeanV2 CSS & love it. It really quiets down my bow. Definitely invest in it.