Weird results today with different stabilizers

[rhendrix]

Ok so I spent some time at the range today trying out different stabilizer setups, I've been running a 10" b-stinger hunter extreme w/ 2 ounces and a 6" sidebar with a QD and 4 ounces. The bow holds absolutely solid, but in the name of tinkering I tried running several different other setups, the one that closest resembled the hold and groups I got with my original setup was with the 6" stabilizer and 4 ounces. This makes absolutely no freaking sense to me, can someone explain to me why this is?

 

[BSeals71]

I guess it's all about whatever your comfortable with. On some hunts, Randy Ulmer doesn't use a stabilizer at all.

 

[KMT]

First of all, I have to admit that I'm not an expert by any stretch. But I don't really think a stabilizer that's less than 20" really has the ability to actually stabilize a bow. I would just shoot the one that you like the most.

 

[Lukem]

How many groups did you shoot in each configuration?

 

[rhendrix]

Luke, 3 or 4. I was only 30 yards away.

 

[Nick Muche]

I sold my B-Stinger last week, been shooting without a Stab since and my accuracy has not suffered at all... My bow this year for hunting will not have one on it and I was very happy to be carrying a much lighter bow last weekend while out hunting.

 

[WyoBowhunter21]

I shoot worse with a stabilizer or rather not as accurate.

 

[Lukem]

Any chance other factors like fatigue, mental games, etc., could be at play? Not to say one stab is better than the other, but a few groups may not be enough to detect a difference, unless it's quite drastic. Even if it's drastic, you might try your experiment again and see if you get the same results. Might step out a little further as well if you feel safe doing so. Just trying to offer solutions to your issue.

 

[a3dhunter]

Typically I find that the longer the stabilizer the less weight needed for the same effect. So if you had a 10" with 2 oz and went to a 6" with 4 oz then this would be exactly what I have experienced and what I would expect to see.

I also found that by using an offset bracket I don't need to run a side bar and get the same balance with a 6" offset as I did with the 10" b-stinger up front with the 6" b-stinger back bar.

 

[Bonedalien]

Any chance other factors like fatigue, mental games, etc., could be at play? Not to say one stab is better than the other, but a few groups may not be enough to detect a difference, unless it's quite drastic. Even if it's drastic, you might try your experiment again and see if you get the same results. Might step out a little further as well if you feel safe doing so. Just trying to offer solutions to your issue.

i realy agree with luke. after a few groups im pretty sure its me out of wack. we all know its hard tuning archery gear. maybe try one, one day then switch to the other the next day when your fresh. just a thought

 

[RosinBag]

I have to say a stabilizer less than 20" does in fact balance and help slow the sight picture. In fact there is no set rule for what works from bow to bow, that is why you have so many options available. Find what works for you and use it or not use one, it is all about personal preference and performance.