Stabilizer?

[The big greasy]

What’s everyone thoughts for a hunting/target stabilizer. What length, and which one gives the best stabilization and dampening. I know the longer the better for stability, but would hunt with it too. I was looking at the axcel antler ridge or cbe torx. Thanks.

 

[jonesn3]

One general rule I’ve seen is a basically length by weight equilibrium calc for front to back balancing. So a 12” bar with two ounces would need three ounces on a 8” bar. But I’ve notice guys typically add 50% more weight to the back than that calc would suggest. In the end it will be entirely about feel. Would recommend starting with some weight on the front, and tuning with weights in the back until it feels balanced and shoots holes through paper.

 

[The big greasy]

One general rule I’ve seen is a basically length by weight equilibrium calc for front to back balancing. So a 12” bar with two ounces would need three ounces on a 8” bar. But I’ve notice guys typically add 50% more weight to the back than that calc would suggest. In the end it will be entirely about feel. Would recommend starting with some weight on the front, and tuning with weights in the back until it feels balanced and shoots holes through paper.

Right or wrong I was thinking about just a stabilizer on the front, for now anyway. Is just one out front no good? I’m new to these things.

 

[jonesn3]

Gotcha. Yeah nothing wrong with using just a front bar. I’ve done that for the most part until recently (wanted to try a back bar setup, liking it allot so far). Again going to be mostly feel so difficult to say what you will prefer. I’ve used 10” and 12” on the front and prefer 12”. 2-4oz is what I have used on the front. Personally I wouldn’t really go less than 10” but hunting from a ground blind could be reason to go shorter. In my case, that length of bar also helps with propping up the bow which for me is a side benefit. A front 12” bar hasn’t been an issue for me weight or mobility in the field.