[Sojourner48]

I have a TenPoint 6 PT GT Flex, my first crossbow. Two observations I have is that, at 20 yds, it is darn fast. The second one is that it is also darn noisy. A noticable "clack" occurs upon release, some of which I attribute to the aluminum arrows. Would switching to Carbon arrows lessen the noise? TenPoint recommends a 22/64 carbon shaft with a weight of 320 grains (plus the field point or broadhead). The aluminum arrows are the 2219 XX75's that came with the bow.

 

[fishkrane]

I am no crossbow expert,but my dads tenpoint with carbon arrows is still very loud.

 

[jimsdad]

I am not a crossbow shooter, strictly longbow and conpound. However, is there any way you can identify where the noise is coming from? If so, then maybe you could take some steps to eliminate or deaden the sound. From the description - it sounds as if its mechanical so perhaps the trigger is making the noise or maybe the fletching hitting on something as it goes down the rail?

 

[arrowhead]

That "clack" is the trigger latch breaking.....not breaking really ..but the noise of it releasing. It is normal. Some crossbows do it worse than others. A GT Flex has 175 lbs resting on the latch.
Switching to carbons probably won't help much.

 

[Sojourner48]

That's what I figured. Do you concur with TenPoint's arrow selection?

 

[dpms]

Most crossbows are loud with few exceptions. The Horton Vision being one.

Not too much you can do to quiet them down so shot selection is paramount.

 

[jerseyhunter]

my ten point is loud also and i had the noise damping kit put on it helps a little

 

[arrowhead]

That's what I figured. Do you concur with TenPoint's arrow selection?

We build a custom arrow for the Ten Points. We save the arrows in the kit for paint stirring sticks.

 

[Hiamovi]

Well at least they are good for something.

 

[DadHuntsNow]

I have been using 10 point carbons for 4 seasons now in my Profusion,with 100 gr spitfires, 420 gr arrow. What do you build and recommend?

 

[jerseyhunter]

this is my first year with a cross bow the arrows that came with my ten point kit fly true what is the differance in the ones you make that makes them better always looking to improve my equipment

 

[arrowhead]

We build them with a weight forward that matches the bow perfectly. It's like fine tuning a reload to match your rifle.

 

[jerseyhunter]

thank you for the information arrowhead

 

[Buck Whisperer]

my stepdad's tenpoint is loud as all get out also. You hear a big clunk everytime you shoot it.

 

[arrowhead]

I have been using 10 point carbons for 4 seasons now in my Profusion,with 100 gr spitfires, 420 gr arrow. What do you build and recommend?

For the Ten Points we are building a Gold Tip Laser II with brass inserts and 4 inch vanes. I want to test the Victory in them, as we have been having great results with them in the Parkers.