Loud draw! any suggestions?

[Doublelunger]

So when I draw back the most noise definitely comes from my arrow sliding through the rest.  It's a quality archery designs fall away rest and it has felt between the prongs that hold the arrow in place.  It doesnt seem that loud until you're in the woods.  I'm sure a whitetail at 20 yards would be able to hear it.  Anyone know any tricks to quiet that down?

[jrebel]

If they are metal prongs you can put rubber shrink wire cover stuff (don't know the technical name) on them.  It is the small rubber / plastic stuff used to cover exposed connections on electronics wiring that you then use a heat gun or lighter to shrink it.  Works Great....just make sure you don't change your zero after adding it.  May take a little tweeking with the sights after application.

[RadSav]

Most arrow noise comes from one of two things.  First is your arrow.  Most forget to check the arrow first.  Foam targets leave a film of plastic on the shafts.  It's a good idea to wipe them down regularly.  This plastic often transfers to the arrow rest.  So even if you have felt or fleece you get a gummy mess where the arrow rides.  Sometimes a little sand paper will remove it and all will be good. 

If sand paper does not work I like to replace the factory felt with Scholl's moleskin.  Don't get a cheap imposter to Scholl's as I have found the bargain stuff has adhesive that does not hold up in wet weather.  If you happen to work for a company who has a Zee first aide kit their flex-cloth band aides are the best thing on earth for covering an arrow rest.  Just hard for the average guy to find them these days. 

If it is really bad I will use Scorpion Venom arrow lube.  A little goes a VERY long way with this stuff.  As with any lubricant it can attract dirt so wipe with a clean paper towel after applying.  You want just the slightest hint of lubrication on the shaft.  You can also add an extremely small amount to the arrow rest too.  Just be careful not to use so much that it penetrates to the adhesive as this will effect the adhesive bond.