Speed vs noise

[Texas Solo]

I have a new Mathews S2 on order. I want this bow to be THE one that I'm finally happy with. Am I asking too much for a bow to be QUIET and still go 260 - 270 fps from 60 lbs. @ 28"? I think I'd rather be slower and quieter than faster and louder, but I'm greedy....I want both!

[txtimetravler]

My SB XT is 28.5 draw and I am pulling 64# and chronoed it at 264 fps and its quiet. I am sure other bows are faster and quiter but none of the deer or hogs have seemed to mind when I slip an arrow behind their shoulder

[The Manager]

I am sure you will be happy with your bow, it does not matter how fast it is if you are not able to put the arrow where it needs to go. As long as you are comfortable with the bow i am sure noise will not be a problem.

[Nate Riley]

I have a pretty short draw length so I had to settle for quieter.

[chrisk]

I like quiet versus speed. I do not care if my arrow is going 500fps or 130fps. If the animal hears what makes the noise it has a chance to move and make a great shot a bad shot in a matter of .005 seconds. Quiet works for me.
Chris Kiefner

[Cur_Dog]

I like both. My Tribute is just the ticket.

[Texas Solo]

My SB XT is 28.5 draw and I am pulling 64# and chronoed it at 264 fps and its quiet. I am sure other bows are faster and quiter but none of the deer or hogs have seemed to mind when I slip an arrow behind their shoulder

What is the total arrow weight you're using? or, how many grains per pound to keep it quiet? I'll be building a new set of arrows for this bow, so I'm trying to gather as much info as possible. Thanks.

[chrisk]

On my compound my arrows are 425 gr. and you can ask stikshooter, it is quiet and plenty "fast" enough. My longbow I shoot around 550 gr. I get about 150fps but it is dead quiet, same with my recurve.
Chris Kiefner

[Slingblade]

Here is the age old question. I have been bow hunting for 30 years and my first bow was a bear. over the years now I have a fast but noisy (Onida aroforce) and it has not missed. I have a 1980 golden egale Slow but quiet and it kills well. Now I have a mathews Switchback XT with nothing on it as far as noise dampeners and it is the best I have ever shot. It is shooting at 278 fps with 30" cabelas carbon arrows at 70# draw weight. I have not had a deer jump this bow yet. What I'm trying to get at is just listen to your set up, I don't think it matters about the bow or the speed , if the bow is noisy and slow get it quiet, and if it is fast and one of the newer style bows you shouldn't have much to worry about. Most of the new bows are very quiet and fast with nothing on them. Man I love new technology.

[dgrimesag92]

My Hoyt Vectrix is SILENT and shoots 295.......

[gekko man]

You can mix a quite bow with lots of speed and it won't matter if you can not pull off the shot.

A live animal does not have dots and tends to move around a bit while you are trying to pull off the shot.

He who hesitates is lost and so is the deer!!!!

[Nate Riley]

What is the total arrow weight you're using? or, how many grains per pound to keep it quiet? I'll be building a new set of arrows for this bow, so I'm trying to gather as much info as possible. Thanks.

You might consider playing with one of the kinetic enery calculators to maximize the kinetic energy. Someone posted on in MS Excel the other day and there are a few available on the internet. I would search the threads here for "kinectic energy" and check out what comes up

[double lung]

I think I'd rather be slower and quieter than faster and louder

you right about that....
i would much rather be quiet than fast.

[cosmiccowboy]

It's all a compromise. For typical hunting in Texas I think that a smooth/easy draw cycle is just as important as speed and you typically trade one for the other. I am not as young/limber as I was 30 years ago, and I want a bow that I can pick up after sitting completely still for two hours in 30 degree weather and draw smoothly, quietly, and with a minimum of movement. I shoot an old switchback at 62# and a 30 1/2" draw and have no idea what it chronos and don't care. It just fits me and the "unpopular" longer axle to axle length works great with my height/draw length giving me a solid and repeatable nose anchor. ANY bow will kill deer with the right person shooting it. Just go with what you are confident with...If the newest/fastest/bestest bow gives you more confidence at that moment of truth then I have no problem with you buying a new bow every year to get that "edge" that gives you confidence.

[txbowkill]

a black ice is what you need dedfiantley