The SDS + Air Brakes do their job
Until I bought the AXE I didn't realize how "loud" my other Excaliburs are.
![Surprised :o](./images/smilies/icon_surprised.gif)
Last night I was shooting my AXE for a bit, then I decided to take a few shots with my Matrix 350 LE which is equipped with the Dr. Stirrup dB Killers Limb Silencers and Stoppers. The difference was like night and day. The Matrix had a high pitch twangy sound, while with the AXE, the only sound I noticed was the arrow hitting the target.
I wasn't the only one to notice the difference. My wife happened to be in the basement while I was shooting. The first shot I took with the Matrix startled her,
![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
IMO, the AXE is a real winner on many counts, it's a premium crossbow at a entry level price.
It fits nicely in my Plano Double Gun Case.
![Image](https://i.imgur.com/0LofxD7.jpg)
I certainly appreciate owning the AXE more with each and every passing day, and I'm sure others would agree.