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Bow Hush for Palmer

Started by BD, October 14, 2007, 12:46:00 AM

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BD

Has anyone tried the bowhush on a Palmer? I just got a used one and it has a little "rattle" noise that sounds like it's copming from the limb tips. If you tried it, how did it work?
BD

Hawkeye

I have a 62" double carbon Palmer outfitted with Bowhush and Hush Puppies.  I draw 29" (11 grains arrow wt per pound) and the bow is as quiet as anything I own except a selfbow.  No vibration or "rattle" sounds.  The Puppies are at the 1/4 and 1/6 points from where the string contacts the limbs.  I think you'd be pleased if you try it.

Good luck!

Daryl
Daryl Harding
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose."  Jim Elliot

Traditional bowhunting is often a game of seconds... and inches!

BD

Thanks Hawkeye-was the bow loud before you put the bowhush on it? Are you saying that you have a total of 4 hush puppies on the string?
BD

Hawkeye

I originally had catwhiskers on it.  It was noticeably louder that way, but still not terrible.

Yes, I have four Hush Puppies on the string- or at least four partials!  I separate the Puppy into halves, and end up with two silencers that are about 1" wide out of each.  To be specific, I like about 7 strands of wool on each puff.  I steal strands off another set to balance it out  if needed.  That way, I get use the same amount of weight, but add it more strategically(?!?).

I've seen some data that suggests "harmonics" of the string make the vibrations worst at the 1/3 and 1/4 points, with other "points of interest" at 1/6. 1/8, etc.

It may or may not be true, but when I put the small puffs at 1/4 and 1/6, I really liked the result, and have all my bows set up like that now (the 1/3 point bothered me visually when shooting, so I went to 1/6).

Enjoy the experiment!

Daryl

PS- In case 1/4, 1/6th is not clear... if your bow happened to be 60" from the points where the string touches the limbs, I like the silencers at 10" and 15" from each point of contact.  On the 62" Palmer, my spots are at 8 2/3" and 13".  I mark these spots with Liquid Paper white out, then unstring the bow to install.  Your results may vary (legal disclaimer!), but I like what this has done on my bows!
Daryl Harding
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose."  Jim Elliot

Traditional bowhunting is often a game of seconds... and inches!

Matty

Oh, man you mean I gota do math...Errgghh    :banghead:


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