For those string stops... which brand are you using

Hey everyone- l have been looking into adding a string stop system to my bow.

My first question is, what is the main benefit? Is it the quieter bow or the reduced string travel creating a more consistent shot? What is the general thought about them?

For those that have experience with them... what brand are you using? l have been looking at a few, including bowjax and hi-tek. Are there advantages to either? Is there another brand worth looking into?

Finally, they appear fairly simple to put on, but is there anything l need to know before installing it? Tricks or tips to get the best function...

As always thanks in advance
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nuttinbutchunks
I shoot this one:
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=364307&highlight=vibkiller

It does quiet your bow and I think it adds to consistancy.
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Tyewire
PhillyB My opinion is yes, to all you questions. It does quiet the bow and it does stop the string travel. I don't think any one brand is really better than the other. I have the one that Mathew's makes (Dead End by Arrow Web) because it came on my bow.

The main benefit I can see is if you shot a bow with a real short brace height it keeps it from biting you wrist like a 5". Other wise if you shot a 7" brace height it just helps with noise. I'm not sure about the consistency element, I have not really noticed a difference.

As far as installing one, just as long as it lines up with center of your string it should be ok.

Like I say these are my observations, Good luck and shoot straight!!
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I have a Bow Rattler on one bow and it's the cheapest setup I've found for about $20.00 which included shipping more for the offset model. It does quiet some bows down quite a bit others not so much. I guess it depends where the noise is coming from. It does stop the string and on a low brace height bow that's a plus especially if you have a raincoat on. the string hitting my sleeve sounded like a 22. going off. You can guess how the deer reacted.
Mark
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PhillyB
Just to followup... l purchased a string stop just like nuttinbutchunks. It is a quality piece for a good price.

The noise deadening is amazing and now l can shoot w/o my arm guard.

l cannot tell a difference in consistency as of yet. l can only shoot 35 yds at the house, and l am deadly from there anyways lol

l think they are a good investment especially for an older bow that might be a little noisier.

Hope this helps if anyone searches later on down the road.

Keep shooting straight
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Mularcher
I use the Dead End, I was surprised how much the Noise was reduced, Nice upgrade
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PhillyB
"Mularcher" wrote:I use the Dead End, I was surprised how much the Noise was reduced, Nice upgrade
 Indeed... are you hunting NV or UT this year?
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Mularcher
Utah Archery (putting Cams out this weekend) & Wisconsin Whitetail in November, How did that Solar set up Work out?
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Just an occasional forarm. Ooouuch lol
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PhillyB
"Mularcher" wrote:Utah Archery (putting Cams out this weekend) & Wisconsin Whitetail in November, How did that Solar set up Work out?
 I passed on the solar panel setup. I went with a 6v camera on a 7ah lead acid battery which will easily power it for four week intervals.

I am headed up next weekend to check the first round of shots... I hope to have some great shots to post next weekend
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Mularcher
I might have to look into that… I put up a couple in a area I saw several good size bucks last year. Didn’t see anything over 4” with two days of looking but did see a lot of people? Might be a busy year.
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PhillyB
Busy with people scouting or recreational use (like ATVr's)?

Where were you that you saw so many people? That never bodes well... were they archery guys or rifle?
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Mularcher
Lots of people off the beaten path in general, looked like scouting to me. Could have been Fathers day and just more people nature walking but I haven't seen it before. If I remember right the archery hunt tags are anywhere state wide? if so I'm thinking that has something to do with it. I plan to move the cameras to a area still partially covered with snow I didn't see anyone up there with the spotting scope...lol also I'm trying to find a couple areas holding bucks that way if i have to I can move.
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PhillyB
What part of the mountain are you hunting?

l was up this past weekend. The camera did a great job, it picked up a handful of does and two little button bucks. Hopefully it gets a little more active.

l had a great weekend of scouting and saw... well l have to keep that on the down lo :-$
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Mularcher
I'm on the North side but If I don't get pics or see the buck from last year I plan to move around a lot. I might try to get up this weekend and check the cameras and probably move one of them.
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