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Title: Odd sound
Post by: Short on Cache on November 20, 2013, 11:58:00 AM
I have a Wes Wallace "Mentor" that Im getting an odd wood slap sound out of. If I set the brace height at about 6 3/4 to 7" I dont get it but the wierd thing is that Wes says that that bow is supposed to run at 7 1/2" brace height. At that brace height it is very prominant. Any ideas?
Title: Re: Odd sound
Post by: FerretWYO on November 20, 2013, 12:33:00 PM
Check your knock point. Sounds like your getting some arrow slap at the higher brace heights.
Title: Re: Odd sound
Post by: bamboo on November 20, 2013, 02:13:00 PM
nock fit also--too tight?
Title: Re: Odd sound
Post by: SlowBowinMO on November 20, 2013, 03:27:00 PM
You may be overspined.
Title: Re: Odd sound
Post by: Hud on November 20, 2013, 03:37:00 PM
Take talc, or baby powder and sprinkel on the arrow rest, blow the excess off and shoot at close range. If the arrow is hitting, it will show a mark. The feather may leave a streak, but you are looking for the shaft hitting, in front of the arrow rest, or shelf.

If it is a takedown, are the limbs moving? Don't over-tighten.

If your using a light string, try a heavier.

If an endless string (not flemish), there may be more noise.

If you get great arrow flight and it is quiet at the lower string height, run with it.
Title: Re: Odd sound
Post by: Short on Cache on November 20, 2013, 05:43:00 PM
Thanks Guys! Im getting really good arrow flight, as long as I do everything right of course. Ill give those idea a try.