Best String Silencers?
 

In preparation for replacing the string on my Ally, I am wonding which string silencers would be the most effective? Other things to consider is speed loss, and longevity. Go with factory or after market?


Ed

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Cat whiskers cut to about the size of a 1/2 dollar coin;)

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My FAVE silencers are Beaver Balls or other types of fur silencers-but they are not terribly practical on a compound. But they are by far the coolest!

I think the factory BT silencers work very well , but when they have worn out/legs have torn off, I usually replace with a Sims Leech- They work a little better and it's a PITA to take the string off and re-thread the BT silencers over the string. I like the look and durability of the catwhiskers like Russ mentions the best, but once Sims came out with the leeches I never used catwhiskers again- the leeches work better IME.

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Best as in long lasting? Most noise reduction? Least speed lost?

I think the best with all things considered are the Ultra Jax

Dan

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N2D, on my Allegiance, all I have is a stringsuppresser from MeanV. He'll custom make one to fit your bow perfectly....even the same camo. :D

When I first put it on, I also had leeches in the string as well. I shot it like this until one day the leeches started blowing off and noticed that my bow got significantly quieter without anything on the string! So I haven't put any of the junk back on the string since. Plus, I gained a bit of speed. ;)

Hit MeanV up for a suppresser. He'll fix you up right.

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MM, It's funny but I hear that from a lot of guys. They say their bow is quieter with just a MeanV and nothing on the string than it was with a MeanV and silencers installed. I thought Ed had a MeanV, but I might be wrong. I have sent a few out;)

Dan

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Dan, I'm wondering if the reason they're quieter without silencers and only a supressor has to do with string oscillation. More weight on the string equals additional oscillation at the shot. Without it, the suppressor can do its job more efficiently. Just a guess...most of the time I have no idea what I'm talking about.:D

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That's my thoughts exactly. I think it may also depend on positioning. Further toward the cams quieter with a suppressor, but are they even necessary? Most times I think not!;)

Dan

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How about a heavier arrow?

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X2
I shoot a Patriot with a MeanV suppressor and nothing else.
Dandbuck

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Out of the two types that I used on my bow ( vibracheck and Sims) The Sims string leech seemed quieter. I've also used toranchulas and the ruber spiders (not sure what they're called). The Sims seems to be my Fav. But I think I might look into a string suppressor. Either a MeanV or the string tamer jr. When I get some extra doe.

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Wow! Last night I was just thinking about not putting on any silencers and shooting my Ally with only the MeanV suppressor on it. Then I log on and here is this thread. Thanks for input Muzzyman and all. If I do not need any silencers on the string it would make me happy. I also am considering doing away with the kisser button too. And if I can get away with it, I would like to do away with the peep but I think that is more wishful thinking than reality.


Ed

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Illusion Hunter, I think you would like the Meanv suppressor. I like mine.



Ed

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Illusion Hunter, honestly, if you're going to put a suppressor on, don't even think about it, just get a MeanV. His are custom sized to your bow and will look like it came from the factory like that. I love mine.

N2D, I did away with a kisser a long time ago. For me, it was more dead weight on the string I didn't need. What I did was tie a nock set with serving thread on the string right where my nose hits it. It's lighter and give me a bit more reference. What I found was it works better for hunting. I sometimes wore a facemask that covers my mouth...so....a kisser just didn't give me the feel I was looking for. But my beek isn't covered by the mask and I have a consistant spot to hit each time.

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Thanks muzzyman88 when I get a string suppressor I'll go with the MeanV.

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Anyone notice how cheap the bowtech String Silencers are. i have one that is half broke and the other one few off the other day. i havent even fired that many shots on the bow

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I don't bother with any...all I use is a MeanV STS...