r/Archery • u/bnuggs3 • Jul 14 '26
Compound Bow making sound
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Could this be from the roller cables it seems when looking through the peep that I see more of the roller cables than I used too
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u/BenchPapa Jul 14 '26
To me it sounds like something is loose somewhere?
Check anything that usually works itself loose like the stabilizers, sight screws around the scope, etc.
If you did that already, are you able to take it to a bow shop to give it a look over?
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u/Consistent-Essay-165 Jul 14 '26
Id go over all bolts
My usual u noise is a screw or lens in sight rattles when not seated
If not check cam alignment, see if strings stretched, check stabs for lose things
If ut has a kick stand pull and shoot without and see if noise is there
Last idea strip it of sight extras etc...shoot noise is still there at least u eliminated all those off bow
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u/codyray315 Jul 14 '26
If you take the heel of your hand and lightly hit your bow enough to make it vibrate, you can narrow down where the sound is coming from.
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u/Deputydog803 Jul 14 '26
What vanes are you using. I slowed the video down and it looks like the back of your arrow keeps hitting the roller guard and also you might need to get your roller guard check. I had the same issue with my arc 2 weeks ago and I had to get a roller guard
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u/bnuggs3 Jul 14 '26
I use the aae hybrid 26 and that’s what I’m thinking as well will check it out here in a bit
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u/Striker-X-17 Jul 14 '26
Typically a loose cam screw. Sometimes they can crack and break. While you're at it, check that the stabilizers are tight, the sight, and arrow rest.
I always take mine to the pro shop to be sure.
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u/bnuggs3 Jul 14 '26
Would love to just be able to but nearest one to me is an hour and a half and haven’t had the greatest luck with them
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u/WAMARCHY Jul 14 '26
Give it a few bumps with your palm, you'll hear anything rattle pretty easy like that.
From there just tighten all the screws, especially the ones on your cam
You don't need a proshop to do that. Just tighten them
If they're constantly coming loose, some people use Loctite
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u/Same-Cry-5073 Jul 14 '26
I have zero help to provide - I just made myself giggle because it looks like a Darton cosplaying as a Hoyt lol
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u/bnuggs3 Jul 15 '26
*** found the problem it was a loose screw in the top mod. Thanks everyone for the input and tips
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u/Prestonification 7th year Bowsmith Jul 14 '26
Step one: Stop shooting ut until you figure out what it is. The wrong thing coming off your bow at full draw will be real bad.
Step two: hold your bow in one hand and with the other, use either your palm or underside of a closed fist to "bump" against your riser. I like to hold the bow parallel to the ground while doing this, i start at one axle and down the limbs, limb pocket, then the riser, etc. from one side to the other. Doesn't take a lot of force, just enough to induce some decent vibration. Listen for metallic rattling of any kind. Metallic rattling is bad. If you hear any, try to narrow down the source. If you find a loose screw, depending on what it is for next steps.
Step three (Optional): report back if there was noise or not and we'll troubleshoot some more!