Stabilizer Questions

Pooner · Mar 23, 2014

So I have been doing some research lately on stabilizers. I have always thought that the new bows really don't need them. I currently have a short rubber one on for sound and vibration now. I read a few articles that the longer stabilizers 10-12 inches actually can shrink group sizes at longer ranges (60 yards) quite a bit. I want to hear your guys opinions though on it. I shoot a Matthews DXT, so I have a shorter bow.

swbuckmaster · Mar 23, 2014

there's a reason people shoot longer rods for spots, 3d, field, ect. Its because they work! If they didn't work you would see all the pros using hunting bows and rubber dilley wackers.

who farted?

Pooner · Mar 24, 2014

Well of course those work. Anyone can look at a picture and tell that. But the practicality of using those hunting isn't great. I wondered if anyone has personal experience shooting them (10 to 22 inchs) with hunting bows.

destroyer350 · Mar 24, 2014

Hell yeah, I want to see this Levi feller shooting a 30" stab with an off set for balance out of a tree stand or a ground blind heck even packing it around through the brush, would make a great show!!!LOL

swbuckmaster · Mar 24, 2014

Pooner I use a 12" out the front 10" out the back.
The back balances my quiver and makes my bow sit level. The front balances the shake in my sight. It works or I wouldn't pack it around.

who farted?

Cahunter805 · Mar 24, 2014

Bstinger stabilizer is what I'm using. It has greatly helped my groups and I don't notice its a problem when hunting.

swbuckmaster · Mar 24, 2014

>Hell yeah, I want to see
>this Levi feller shooting a
>30" stab with an off
>set for balance out of
>a tree stand or a
>ground blind heck even packing
>it around through the brush,
>would make a great show!!!LOL
>

The levi feller uses at least a 12" front rod and 10 or so back rod for hunting.
You could use what ever length you wanted for a tree stand.

Again like I said if the longer rods didnt work you would see pros using hunting bows and short rubber dilley wackys. The shoter your rods the more tip weight you need to get the shake out of your sight picture. This is so basic even my 12 year old daughter knows how to set up her hunting and target bows.

who farted?

destroyer350 · Mar 24, 2014

Sarcasm, my friend. And no I don't use a stab for hunting, all that matters is whether or not you can hit what you're aiming at stab or not. I've got a few stabs layin around I probably should sale.

Pooner · Mar 24, 2014

Oh sorry. I guess I forgot this was an expert forum only. I guess I am just a novice that shouldn't ask questions 12 year olds know the answers to.

Ohiohunter · Mar 31, 2014

He's not flaming you b/c of your question, but b/c he answered it and you said it was obvious(????). The reality of your question is subjectional and only you can answer the question per your needs.

If a stubby rubber whacker and 10" 40yd groups fits your standards so be it. If you don't mind packing a 14" rod on your bow so you can pinwheel golfballs at 70yds then have at it. I don't care what you shoot b/c I don't have to pack it.

It all comes down to YOUR practical application.

crookedarrow · Apr 2, 2014

The physics is you want it far from your riser with the weight on the end. That reduces torque and any inadvertent bow jump at the shot. I use a 10 inch B-stinger with only a 4 oz weight for hunting. No rubber on it. The stinger has a super light rod and you can add or subtract weight.

I was shooting a mathews helium and felt that an 8 oz weight made the bow to top heavy and fall forward to hard. Mathews solo cams are already top heavy.

Moving to a Hyot Carbon Spyder and plan to use the same stabilizer, but may adjust the weight.

My opinion on the noise reduction is that a rubber stabilizer is a scam. Most of these bows are already pretty quite and the rubber on the stabilizer doesn't contact the bow, the metal threads do. Most of these risers have some dampeners on them already.

My shop recommended buying the stabilizer to stabilize and let the other accessories make the bow quiet. Just an opinion, I know others will disagree.

Good luck!