shedhunternick Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Shooting my bow tonight for the first time in a few months, I noticed it was really loud. I am shooting a '09 or '10 Martin Firecat, octane hostage rest, string leeches, about a 4 or 8oz stabilizer with nothing fancy on it (its just a weight). At 70 pounds. http://www.martinarchery.com/2010web/firecat_tr2.php Are the cams on these bows just going to be loud? It almost sounds like someone clanging on a pan every time i shoot. Would a better stabilizer help out? or could it be the string suppressor? its wobbling around where its connected to the riser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleyman Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Im not sure what that could be but my friend had the same problem. He had a Micro Midas 3 and it kinda sounds like the same problem. Maybe check to make sure there is about an 1/8 gap between the string and the string suppresor but I dont think that would do it. Take it to a local archery shop and get them to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiepredator Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Sometimes it might just be the brand of bow and there might not be a whole lot you can do about it. I would go ask at your local archery shop though and maybe they can help you out, becuase I am not sure what the problem would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Make sure everything is on tight....your stabilizer screwed on all the way, no loose screws on your sight or rest....maybe something with the cable roller guards?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washi Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 If the string suppressor is loose that would definitely make it loud. You might also check the cam modules and the cable rod. Basically anything that may come loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob LeBlanc Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Hey shedhunternick, I shoot a 2010 Firecat TR1...and it's one of the quietest bows I have ever shot. In fact at a recent gathering, the other archers commented on how quiet it was. I haven't shot the TR2, though. I'd suggest you take the quiver and stabilizer off of the bow, and see if that makes a difference. Also check the string stop to be sure it is lining up with the string...and everything is tight. What weight arrow are you shooting? At 70 pounds, you should probably be around 410 - 420 grains (6 gr. per inch or maybe even a bit more)...especially with a dual cam performance bow. Got any pictures? Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Yea if you don't figure out what's wrong I'd take it to a shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedhunternick Posted April 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Hey shedhunternick, I shoot a 2010 Firecat TR1...and it's one of the quietest bows I have ever shot. In fact at a recent gathering, the other archers commented on how quiet it was. I haven't shot the TR2, though. I'd suggest you take the quiver and stabilizer off of the bow, and see if that makes a difference. Also check the string stop to be sure it is lining up with the string...and everything is tight. What weight arrow are you shooting? At 70 pounds, you should probably be around 410 - 420 grains (6 gr. per inch or maybe even a bit more)...especially with a dual cam performance bow. Got any pictures? Bob I don't know the arrow weight. They're maxima hunters with blazers and the weight forward tech. 30 inchers. With 100 gr heads. It could be the string Stopper/silencer I guess. I took the stabilizer off and there's not much difference in noise. It sounds like hitting a pan with a wooden spoon but for a very short time. Pretty soon I'm going to take it up to a bowshop and get it paper tuned with a new rest and stabilizer to see how it shoots. Nope no pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 I would bet arrow weight... too light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob LeBlanc Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 So it's kind of a metallic 'clang-clunk' sound ? Check the draw modules to be sure they're tight...and the draw stop too. Check your limbs to see if they're bottomed out against the riser... What kind of rest are you using ? Check that arrow weight too...if your arrow is too light, not only does it make the bow loud, you could end up damaging the limbs. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Because it's not a Hoyt...LOL (jk) I'd take it to a shop and get it checked....something could be loose...Check the quiver...I know on mine, if the quiver isn't set in the bracket just right, I can hear a slight noise at the shot from it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedhunternick Posted April 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 And the winner is...... Whoever said that the string stopper being loose. Tightened it down because I just noticed there was a screw holding it in. That cured some of it so the metallic sound is gone. Put another stabilizer on it. Now it's just a loud thwack. I'm betting a better stabilizer will help once I get it to a shop.. Might try a heavier arrow too. I just figured it to be about 367 (not counting nock, insert, and blazer vanes). Also there's no quiver on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osceola Slayer Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 (edited) And the winner is...... Whoever said that the string stopper being loose. Tightened it down because I just noticed there was a screw holding it in. That cured some of it so the metallic sound is gone. Put another stabilizer on it. Now it's just a loud thwack. I'm betting a better stabilizer will help once I get it to a shop.. Might try a heavier arrow too. I just figured it to be about 367 (not counting nock, insert, and blazer vanes). Also there's no quiver on it. Try Fuse's stabilizers, make sure it's rigged with Limbsavers, and your arrow weight is fine, if it's 367 without including the nock,insert,vanes and glue, your over 400. I'd have to hear the bow, but it's the recoil making noise somewhere. Take it to a shop and let them check it out. Without actually hearing it, I can't tell you if it's normal, but the TR2's are not known to be incredibly quiet. Hope this helps. Edited April 27, 2010 by Osceola Slayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBow Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 For me, all I'd have to do is turn down the volume on my Walker Game Ear! TBow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelund79 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Is your bow in spec and in time (cam rotation)? Is everything snugged down? How heavy are your arrows-too light an arrow will make your bow louder. What is on your string (leeches/peep/nocks/d-loop)? Could be lot of things, what is the loud sound you are hearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 i think most of the things have been covered here. make sure all screws are tight, but do not strip them out. check cam rotation, arrow weight can come into play if your trying to get speed out of the bow. where in iowa are you? i live in indianola and would be more than happy to find a mutual place to shoot together if possible. where did you buy your bow from? if it was a local dealer, then that would be the first place to start. he should offer free service if you bought the bow new from him. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Make sure everything is on tight....your stabilizer screwed on all the way, no loose screws on your sight or rest....maybe something with the cable roller guards?? That's what I was thinking. My quiver gets loose about every 2-3 weeks and I have to retighten it. It has a nasty loud buzz when it's loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory D stroyer Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 if there is no accessories on the bow then put some on it it will quietit down alot also i would put limbsavers on the limbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedhunternick Posted May 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 i think most of the things have been covered here. make sure all screws are tight, but do not strip them out. check cam rotation, arrow weight can come into play if your trying to get speed out of the bow. where in iowa are you? i live in indianola and would be more than happy to find a mutual place to shoot together if possible. where did you buy your bow from? if it was a local dealer, then that would be the first place to start. he should offer free service if you bought the bow new from him. Tony got it taken care of, the screw was loose on the string stopper, and i put another stabilizer on it. Its way quieter now. Im from the Monticello Area, which is north of Cedar rapids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.