Loud bow

[Mtnwalker]

Anybody used any of the aftermarket stuff to quiet their bow down that you like and recommend? Bowjax, limbsaver add-ons etc? Most of this stuff gets mixed reviews, just wondering if any of it is worth buying to take some of the twang out of my bow.

[theleo]

A lot depends on the bow as to how much the dampening stuff works for it. I see more of an effect with Bowjax for limb and riser dampeners than Limbsavers. I leave my string bare, my string stop makes a big enough difference there.

[Special T]

Take it to a pro shop. I know that Riverside Archery has helped me and others quiet down thier bows depending on the type.

[WARHORSE]

A string stop hands down will help more then anything!

[Mtnwalker]

Mine has the string stops near the cam and idler, can I add a normal string stop as well? Not much of a bow guy, just use it for multi deer

[BULLBLASTER]

Adding some weight to your arrows will quiet the bow down as well. Are all of the parts right? Sight and rest and stabilizer? Also make sure the cam module is tight. A different stabilizer could help too.
Also some quivers can be noisy sobs

[demontang]

What brand and model is your bow? Having a good tuned can make the world of difference also loose bolts can make a bow loud. I've used limb saver products and like them.

[Rainier10]

Like others have asked I would be curious as to the brand, that could help narrow it down.  My guess is the big culprit is the quiver and arrows in the quiver.

[Mtnwalker]

It's a Mathews Drenalin. Quiver on or off doesn't seem to make much difference.

[Rainier10]

Do you feel any vibration or hand shock when you shoot?  Mathews are traditionally pretty quiet and smooth at the shot.  I am thinking something must be loose or not adjusted right.  Maybe check the string stops at both ends.  I think some of those were prone to crack or the rubber bumpers may be worn.  Depending on how often you shoot you need to change those.  I had to change the ones on my switchback every couple of years.

[pianoman9701]

Take it to a pro shop. I know that Riverside Archery has helped me and others quiet down thier bows depending on the type.

  If you don't have a relationship with a pro shop, develop one.

[Special T]

No reason a new Matthew's should make a bunch of noise.

[Rainier10]

No reason a new Matthew's should make a bunch of noise.

I think he said it is a Drenalin, so an older Mathews.

Mathews bows are quiet so it should be fixable.  I am sure a trip to a good pro shop would remedy the situation.

[Special T]

I shoot an OLD switchback and it's damn quiet.

[Mtnwalker]

Is there a good shop within a reasonable drive from Yakima? I took it to mike at Grizzly archery, he put new string and cables on it last fall. Heck of a nice guy but didn't have much input on any of the aftermarket stuff, nor is he a Mathews dealer. Seems like he might be more into the traditional stuff maybe. Also it's a pretty smooth shot, no vibration in my hand. I'll try new string stops and go from there..