how to quieten swivel stud/sling swivel

[TNhunterKMC]

Does anyone have a good method for quitening the sling swivel/stud on their Excalibur xbow? Especially on the stud connected to the stock on the rear of the xbow. I have a lot of play in mine where it connects and with the synthtetic stock it is rather loud. One fix is to remove the sling while on stand but it would be nice to not have to do that.

[LoneWolf]

Wrap some black electrical tape around the swivels...

[wabi]

I had one sling that squeaked on the studs every time I tried it. A drop of lube would cure it far a while, then the squeak returned. I tried a different sling and the problem disapperaed.
I guess manufacturers have a wide range of tolerances for QD swivels/studs? You might try a different brand if you have a set available. If not the tape would probably work.

[The Butcher]

I replaced my swivels with a piece of nylon rope. Put small rope through the hole, then through the loop in the sling, and back through the hole in the opposite direction, and burnt the ends to form a ball to keep from pulling through. the sling does not come off, but it is very quiet. I used the nylon rope they use for a release loop on hand bows. My sling is very quiet. If you plan on taking the sling off, another method may be better. Butcher

[TNhunterKMC]

Thanks for the idea "The Butcher". This is going to work great. I used a piece of nylon string that was from an old sunglasses strap. This is totally noiseless.

[mfh]

Speaking of slings...how do you carry it with the quiver mounted to the stock as well? I found that I had my arm riding on the bolt - actually pushed it out of the quiver head...is there a better way to sling the crossbow?

[bj]

Wrap some black electrical tape around the swivels...

works great for me !....

[A.W]

Speaking of slings...how do you carry it with the quiver mounted to the stock as well? I found that I had my arm riding on the bolt - actually pushed it out of the quiver head...is there a better way to sling the crossbow?

You can order a top mount bracket that goes across the limbs for about $8.00 but I don't recall who sells them. Can somebody post the name?

[LoneWolf]

Can somebody post the name?

Dan Miller ...

[Digger]

Dan Miller
Horizontal Archery
37432 Fifth Ave.
Sardis, OH
43946 US
740-483-2312

[mfh]

Thanks!

[TNhunterKMC]

I have the Dan Miller top mount quiver bracket - and like very much. I have the Bohning Lynx 4-arrow quiver as well. This combo IMHO is a little better than the Excaliber quiver mounting bracket and quiver.