How to Use a Bow Stopper

The bow stopper is a simple tool designed to control and silence the bowstring after the shot. The stopper absorbs the shock of the string immediately after the arrow is fired. The stopper also eliminates the loud sounds created by the vibrations of a fired bowstring. The bow stopper is compatible with compound bow designs and is easy to install. The stopper does not improve the accuracy of the shot or speed of the arrow, but the silenced string is valuable for most archery hunting situations.

Things You'll Need

  • Bow stopper
  • Mounting plate
  • Hex wrench
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Instructions

    • 1

      Locate the stabilizer bar on the front of the bow. The bar is typically set at a low center point on compound bows. Twist the bar in a counterclockwise motion to unscrew it from the bow. Set the bar aside.

    • 2

      Place the bow stopper mounting plate against the threaded outlet on the adapter. Screw the threaded end of the adapter into the stabilizer position. Adjust the mounting plate at a right angle to the bow, aligned below the arrow rest and hand tighten the adapter to hold the position.

    • 3

      Place the end of the stopper rod through the hole on the mounting plate. Adjust the rod until the rubber stopper is against the bowstring. Push the rod to add a slight amount of tension on the string. Use a hex wrench to tighten the hex bolt on the mounting plate. This will lock the position of the bow stopper.

    • 4

      Place the threaded end of the stabilizer bar into the adapter. Screw in a clockwise motion to replace the stabilizer.

    • 5

      Fire several shots to test the stopper. Loosen the hex nut and add more tension if the stopper does not catch the string. The stopper will only require a small amount of tension to absorb the shock of the moving string.