Sling swivel noise on CB

agingcrossbower · Post by **agingcrossbower** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:20 pm

Does anyone have a solution for that metallic sound the swivel makes at the wrong time. Do any of you take the sling off while in the stand. Do you have a noise suppression idea that you would share. Always has bothered me. Any ideas. Thanks Agingcrossbower.

Hi5 · Post by **Hi5** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:27 pm

I'm not sure whether you refer to the swivel squeaking as the pin turns in the stud hole, or the swivel knocking against the stock. A bit of grease on the swivel pin would cure the squeak. A wrap of tape over the swivel stops it from making direct contact with the stock. It doesn't look elegant, but it works.

bdog · Post by **bdog** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:30 pm

I usually take mine off , and the one time I didn't it almost cost me a deer ! The buckle on the sling tapped the snap on my jacket when I was raising the bow and that little bit of noise alerted the deer that was standing 20 yards away. You can probably wrap them with a strip of velcro

ninepointer · Post by **ninepointer** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:17 pm

My crossbow is fitted with a Redhead Super Sling from Bass Pro. The sling is fully adjustable, so when I'm in my stand I simply snug the sling tight against the stock. That way the swivels do not move and there is no hanging sling to get caught on clothing, etc.

Pydpiper · Post by **Pydpiper** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:29 pm

I used a rubberband on mine, bunch it up on the swivel then slide it down once attached.
I swapped out for the "Super sling" from WallMart, turned out to be a nice sling, the swivels are made by Talon, seem to fit a bit better and don't squeek or rattle.

Ben S. · Post by **Ben S.** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:56 pm

I always take my sling off and leave it at the base of my tree.

xbhntr · Post by **xbhntr** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:57 pm

I too take my sling off. Years ago the sling rubbing against the shooting rail spooked a buck. I think deer have "selective hearing". I can call grunt and bleat but make a small noise the're gone! Ray.

vixenmaster · Post by **vixenmaster** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:47 pm

I use nylon cord & tie my sling through the holes. I took off the metal swivels.

agingcrossbower · Post by **agingcrossbower** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:02 pm

Some great idea's guy and gals. Thanks a lot. Mike

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:20 pm

ninepointer wrote:My crossbow is fitted with a Redhead Super Sling from Bass Pro. The sling is fully adjustable, so when I'm in my stand I simply snug the sling tight against the stock. That way the swivels do not move and there is no hanging sling to get caught on clothing, etc.

Great idea ninepointer.
This forum is great for new ideas.

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:04 pm

My sling has recently started making a strange noise when I carry the bow slung on my shoulder. Sort of between a squeak and a creaking sound? I lubed the swivels and it still makes the noise! Perhaps the nylon sling itself is the cause.
It doesn't matter when I'm in the blind or stand, I adjust it so it's tight and the swivels can't move.

ninepointer · Post by **ninepointer** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:17 pm

wabi wrote:My sling has recently started making a strange noise when I carry the bow slung on my shoulder. Sort of between a squeak and a creaking sound? I lubed the swivels and it still makes the noise! Perhaps the nylon sling itself is the cause.
It doesn't matter when I'm in the blind or stand, I adjust it so it's tight and the swivels can't move.

My first sling on my Excal made that squeak, so I got rid of it immediately. It took me 10 years before I took a chance and bought another nylon sling. So far so good!

Michihunter · Post by **Michihunter** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:43 am

I had the same noise issues with the sling that came with my Exomax. I used electrical tape for a temporary fix. Then bought a Claw sling and love it. The sling connnectors are made from a material that does not generate the noise my other sling did and the Claw keeps the bow on my shoulder very well while carrying it.

Woody Williams · Post by **Woody Williams** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:45 am

Hi5 wrote:I'm not sure whether you refer to the swivel squeaking as the pin turns in the stud hole, or the swivel knocking against the stock. A bit of grease on the swivel pin would cure the squeak. A wrap of tape over the swivel stops it from making direct contact with the stock. It doesn't look elegant, but it works.

Ditto....

DanO · Post by **DanO** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:44 pm

I find the sling awkward at the worst time so I remove it at the stand. MIght try some of the tricks mentioned here though.

Dan o.