Finding The Best Bow String Silencer

By Roger Murphy


Some people think that no matter what, silencers are always going to make an arrow fire slower and with less power. Now that bowmakers' understanding of the mechanics has become more advanced, these products are now able to cause little to no reduction of shooting power. It is now even possible to find a bow string silencer that will increase the speed of an arrow.

Any experienced bowhunter knows the discomfort and inconvenience that the repeated vibrations from firing bows causes, especially over a long period of time. The rattling and slapping of the weapon can not only alert the hunter's game of his or her presence, but can also cause injuries over time. Silencers alleviate this issue by reducing the vibrations.

For any hunter who cares about the welfare of animals, there is no worse feeling when an animal is hit but not killed. These unfortunate animals are then likely to have a painful and drawn out death as they struggle with the injury. Situations like these are often caused by a weapon that makes too much noise, and all it takes is a fraction of a second for the perfect shot to be compromised.

When one thinks of the bows that have been used for thousands of years by people all over the world, one might start to wonder if all these attachments and add-ons are really necessary for these modern, technologically advanced weapons of today. It might be surprising to learn that these more advanced bows tend to be louder. That is why silencers have become more and more necessary.

There is nothing worse than waiting out for a specific game and missing the shot when it comes to that critical moment. Sometimes a large part of the experience of hunting is quietly waiting for hours on end, being careful not to make the tiniest of movements or the slightest of sounds. After all that effort, no one wants a noisy weapon to scare off the game.

Proper installation is the first step to ensuring that a silencer will work properly and deliver the expected results. Certain types of silencers are easier to install than others, and it is a good idea to read reviews from other users to see just how difficult it is. Referring to instructional videos that can be found online is also helpful.

Reviews are a great place to start when deciding which type or brand of product to buy. It is important to read a variety of different reviews with both positive and negative feedback to see what the pros and cons might be. The lifespan of the product and how much noise it reduces are good facts to check.

While it is generally the consensus of most experienced bowhunters that silencers are worth it to have, there are some who would disagree and believe that they make no difference. One argument against them is that they don't eliminate all of the sound, therefore the animals will still hear the shot. However, the opinion of many is that every little bit of noise removal helps.




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