How To Install String Silencers On A Compound Bow

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If you’ve just purchased a new string silencer for your compound bow and not sure where exactly to install it, then this guide is for you.
Were going to show you how to install string silencers on a compound bow and explain the benefits of using them to improve your aim and accuracy.

String silencers are a fantastic addition to any compound bow as they allow a solid amount of the vibration that comes when to shoot an arrow to be absorbed in the silencer.

This is particularly effective when shooting long distances and the bow and string will become very tense upon drawing the string back, meaning when you let go there is a lot of energy been released which will ripple back through the bow. Limb savers help reduce this is the bow itself, but a silencer helps stop the vibration through the strings itself.

Best Types Of String Silencers

One of the best string silencers on the market is the slip-on bowstring silencers. While these may be a little more difficult to install at the beginning, they provide the best absorption from tense pressure from the bow and have a habit of lasting much longer than their counter parts.

There are a large handful of string silencers out there, such as the cat whiskers design, which is easier to install, but i personally feel can become damaged a lot easier. My favorite style to use is the cross dampener

If you do choose this style, the video below will give you an in depth look on how to install this type of string silencer on your compound bow.

How To Measure A Compound Bow String

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While there are many ways to measure a compound bow string, there is one tried and true method that just simply works every time.
To begin with you will need to remove the bow string from the bow itself, or if you have purchased a new one then you are already set to go.

Start by laying the bow string on the ground and fully extending the string until its sully straight like a stick of uncooked spaghetti. You will then want to grab you trusty tape measure and extend it out to the entire length of the string, ensuring that you have each end of the string to the exact milometer of the tape measure. This will provide the most precise measurement.

This is one of the most accurate ways to measure the string providing that you make sure the string is to the exact mm on the tape measure as even 1mm out can mean you will order the wrong size and it may not fit properly.
Measuring the string can really come in handy when your wanting to ad on accessories to the bow such as limb-savers or peep sights, as if your choose a string that is far too short, sometimes these accessories may not fit and attach properly

Other Steps To Measuring

If you’re wanting to measure the string while attached to the bow all I can say is that its no a good idea. trying to measure it while its still attached to the compound bow is not only incredibly difficult, you will never get the right measurements, so its best to avoid doing it that way at all costs.
If you know what type of string you want, a lot of the time you can simply Google search the string brand and type and a lot of the retailers that sell the string will have the exact length measurements listed on their website.
Just ensure that thy type of string you are going to buy is suitable for your type of compound bow frame, as some string that are thinner may break on a bow that has a higher, more tense bow draw, so you will want to choose the right one that fits your bow.