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by fawndaddie
Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:21 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: STS decreased noise
Replies: 4
Views: 1951

STS decreased noise

I was hesitant in getting an STS initially, but decided, what the heck, I will give it a try. A friend of mine has a sound meter and we were getting 10 decibels less with the STS as opposed to not having it on. Even listening to it, it made an improvement. It takes the twang out and makes it more du...
by fawndaddie
Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:07 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Prayer Request For a Friend
Replies: 17
Views: 5365

Re: Prayer Request For a Friend

My prayers are sent for your friend, you and his family and friends.

Mark
by fawndaddie
Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Extra string for STS system
Replies: 12
Views: 4381

Extra string for STS system

I just bought the STS for my Phoenix. They give you some extra bowstring which i think is to serve the bowstring that makes contact with the STS bumper. Could i use waxed bowstring thread(that i used to tie in a peep for my compound) for this or would it be better to buy actual serving string? Any h...
by fawndaddie
Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:22 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Is an STS really worth getting?
Replies: 35
Views: 11623

Re: Is an STS really worth getting?

Yep, Newguy gave the correct link.
by fawndaddie
Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Is an STS really worth getting?
Replies: 35
Views: 11623

Re: Is an STS really worth getting?

Thanks for the input. There's a place online that sells them for 50 bucks. I figure if is does reduce the noise a bit, it may "extend the range" an additional 5 yards or so. I shot two deer this year at 25 yards and the bolt was already through them before they knew it. Should I do anythin...
by fawndaddie
Fri Feb 05, 2010 8:40 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Is an STS really worth getting?
Replies: 35
Views: 11623

Is an STS really worth getting?

I shoot a Excal Phoenix and was thinking about getting an STS for it. Does it noticeably quiet down the bow. Also, does it take anything from the speed of the bow? Thanks.