Crossbow Noise question

[Harry Crabtree]

Folks, I'm considering an Excaliber Exomax crossbow package to hunt with here in south Georgia and had a question regarding noise and arrow weight. I'm more concerned with noise than with speed. Do you have noticably less noise if you shoot say a 2219 instead of a 2216 or a 2213? Have watched all the instructional videos on Excaliber's web site and didn't hear any of that addressed. Suggestions?

[fletch]

That is the opinion of the expertise on the forum. I think it does help to quiet it a little by shooting heavier bolts. I have added two stabilisers on my max and i think it quieted it down a bit. I have yet to see a deer react to the shot before the bolt was thru them. Thats just my experience, as limited as it is, if it is in proper range and not on alert.

[Harry Crabtree]

Thanks so much for the reply. I know that's what I do with my compounds to help quieten them down (among many other things!) but didn't know if that thinking held true on crossbows or not. As for "jumping the string" (which I have had happen most recently with a coyote and an Onieda compound), you're saying that an Excaliber crossbow shoots fast enough that, in your experience, you haven't seen one deer jump the sound? That is incredible.

[Nudo7]

Also, an after market wood stock will help quite the beast. I also have a max with stablizers it helps. But I have a new stock comming soon from Mark here on the forum can't wait. Good luck.

[Digger]

The use of a heavier bolt of 450 gr range would give the bow less vibration and less noise. I have bolts that weigh 450 to 465 gr , a stabilizer and one of Mark's stocks on a Paradox that just whispers now. It still shoots in the 325-330 fps.

[wabi]

If you're more concerned with noise than speed, why not a Phoenix?
Never had a chance to shoot one yet, but another forum member tells me his is the quietest Excalibur yet. Even less noise than his Vixen(s).

[Harry Crabtree]

Nudo7, thx for the idea of a wooden stock to make the crossbow quieter; I hadn't thought of that. Who is this Mark gentleman that is referred to in the postings that makes wooden stocks for crossbows? Thx

[Harry Crabtree]

Digger, the photo of your wooden stock....well, it's one of the best looking stocks I've ever seen. She's a real bute! Got the contact info for the fellow that makes them? Also does he make stocks for crossbows other than Excaliber as well (Ten Point??) Thx

[Kdog]

Harry, I regreatably sold my Emag earlier this year. Trust what these guys are telling you. Mark is the man when it comes to wood stocks no doubt.

I was using Beaman T-bolts with 125 grain Steal Heads to calm the thing down. Never had a deer run more than 50 yards with this combo.

Kdog

[Harry Crabtree]

Kdog, thx for the confirmation. Who is this Mark fellow that makes these nice stocks? They are really first class. You know how to get up with him?

[Digger]

The gent that makes the stocks is Mark Henegar a member of this forum He is member # 85. Pm him for prices and models

[GaryL]

Click this link, scroll down till ya see a post by Mark and then PM him for INFO....

http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?
t=10553&highlight=stocks

Here is a link to more, might want to read it first, scroll down 10 posts....

http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... ght=stocks

[Harry Crabtree]

The gent that makes the stocks is Mark Henegar a member of this forum He is member # 85. Pm him for prices and models

Thx, will follow up with Mark