B-stinger stabilizer?

[FURY X ARCHER]

thinking about trying a b-stinger stabilizer out. If anyone shoots either the 8.5" or 12" model please post up your experiences with them. Just trying to figure out what weight disc I would want to go with to put on my GT500. Also what do you think would match best the hd grey or the hd green camo? thanks

[ccasanova]

I have a 12" 14oz on my GTO and love it. I think the HD Grey matches the G1 best.

[Tough Antler Tees]

I got the 12" with the 11 oz & 14 oz weights. I like the 14 oz. The 3 extra ounces holds me alot steadier.

[bloodtrail1]

I have the 12" with 11oz weight and like it alot!
Going to be getting a 14oz disc to try though next!

[FURY X ARCHER]

ordered a 12" 11oz yesterday, just did not want to over weight it to start out. hopefully it will be here in a couple of days.:thanks:

[Takeum]

I bought the 12" 11 oz just last week and shot my first 3/D course this past weekend with it,,, It worked out great and I didnt get tired abit.... The stabilizer worked great.. But my QAD and my sight just weren't quite tunned yet so I scored like a 180 out of 210... Sucked pretty bad when I totally missed a 15 yard Gator,,., LOL... I got my Hogg Hunter finally shooting perfect now and my QAD is finally tuned.. Thank God... I might actually hang with that 65 yr old man that whipped my Arse this past weekend with a 208 near perfect score..:freak:

[FURY X ARCHER]

camo matches really close, hw grey. Now off to range to test it out!!!!

[FURY X ARCHER]

Just to let you guys know, I ordered it from southshore archery supply and my total bill was $93.50 with shipping. It was the cheapest that I could personally find, and it only took 5 days to show up after I placed the order. It was drop shipped from the b-stinger factory.

[gto 600]

That is a good looking stabilizer. How much better is it than the simms?

[Ringtail]

what's with the frisbis on the end....is that a weight ??

[FURY X ARCHER]

yes it is the weight.

[Elkski]

Thats a radar dish on the front... this stab is great for spots and 3D not sure about hunting in the brush and woods but going to try it this year. I have lent my spare out to several folks and they have one now... Dont' loan it out if you need in soon.
I have th 8 oz for hunting and used the 8 and 11 but will have to get tough for the 14


I forgot to say the basic design is to maximize the moment of inertia and stay within NFAA BHFS rules. So even the 14 oz weight is less that 12". The idea is to get all the weight out as far as possible so the Radius squared number will be the largest possible. It really doesn't provide nay vibration dampening but the arrow is gone by then anyway.

[Stixshooter]

Anybody that has questions, doubts or concerns should call Blair .. He will send you a stab to try if it doesn't tighten your groups the you send it back ...

Wadda ya got 2 lose ?

[LakeinX2]

What I like about it is that it feels like and has the accuaracy of 3 footer, and plus I tell my buddy that if he's not shooting good and someone has a heart attack (joking and hope that never happens) on a 3d course that he could put the disk on their chest and dry fire his bow on them to restart their heart!!

[TEXAS 10PT]

Anybody that has questions, doubts or concerns should call Blair .. He will send you a stab to try if it doesn't tighten your groups the you send it back ...

Wadda ya got 2 lose ?

I'm not sure about the looks of that stab but if they will send you one to try then you can't beat that deal at all. I'm all for tightening groups! What is Blair's contact info???

TEXAS

[Stixshooter]

http://stores.homestead.com/bstinger/StoreFront.bok

When my Aigil arrives it will be wearing a B Stinger in short order ... Do yourself a favor and call Blair ... nicest guy you'd ever want to talk to and he will blow your mind on rotational inertia and why the B Stinger works ... it's not made for looks it's made to work

[TEXAS 10PT]

http://stores.homestead.com/bstinger/StoreFront.bok

When my Aigil arrives it will be wearing a B Stinger in short order ... Do yourself a favor and call Blair ... nicest guy you'd ever want to talk to and he will blow your mind on rotational inertia and why the B Stinger works ... it's not made for looks it's made to work

Thanks for the link stixs. I'll give it try and if it works everyone benefits!

TEXAS

[Dave Nowlin]

Hopefully tomorrow a truck will show up with a package for me containing an 8 1/2 inch and 11 1/2 inch and an 8 ounce weight and an 11 ounce. I'll mix and match and find out what works best for me. Like everyone has already said, "Blair will treat you so many ways, you'll have to like one of them." He's a real good guy.

Dave Nowlin

[WNY Bowhunter]

Mine should be here today!

[Southern Sam]

What I like about it is that it feels like and has the accuaracy of 3 footer, and plus I tell my buddy that if he's not shooting good and someone has a heart attack (joking and hope that never happens) on a 3d course that he could put the disk on their chest and dry fire his bow on them to restart their heart!!

LOL!!! Thats some good stuff right there!!! It really sounds like alot of guys are shooting this stab. Might have to give Blair a call and check this thing out!!!!

[Dave Nowlin]

Well, my package is here. I've already decided I like the 11 1/2 inch better than the 8 1/2 inch. I'm now debating between the 8 ounce weight and the 11 ounce weight. That doesn't sound like much but it is on the end of a lever and I have a 900 round to shoot Saturday at Recordkeeper's shop. After 90 arrows that extra 3 ounces could prove too many. I'm used to using an S-Coil on my XXL. The 11 1/2 in B-Stinger has way more leverage than the S-Coil even with an 8 ounce weight.

Dave Nowlin

[TEXAS 10PT]

Dave,
Have you shot enough with it yet to determine if it is going to help tighten your groups?

TEXAS

[ccasanova]

Tex...why don't you let me send you a b-stinger to try out on all your bows.

[TEXAS 10PT]

Tex...why don't you let me send you a b-stinger to try out on all your bows.

Heck if it makes me shoot more accurate why not. LOL When I get time I was going to give Blair a call and see what this is all about.

TEXAS

[ccasanova]

Heck if it makes me shoot more accurate why not. LOL When I get time I was going to give Blair a call and see what this is all about.

TEXAS

You should definitely give Blair a call. He's a really nice guy and full of info, too.

[FURY X ARCHER]

After shooting my stinger for more then 3 days I am starting to enjoy more with every shot. May just have to bump up to the 14 oz. weight to see how that feels, but so far so good!!!!!

[Dave Nowlin]

I shot a 800 on a FITA 900 target round yesterday in Huntsville. 66 yds, 55 yds & 44 yds. While that isn't the worlds best score, with my cataracts it's great. It sure helped me hold steadier.

Dave Nowlin

[Chief Illiniwek]

You should definitely give Blair a call. He's a really nice guy and full of info, too.

I agree 100%. Blair's customer service and willingness to help are second to none.

I can't believe how much steadier I am with the B-Stinger.

[L-train]

I called Blair, he was really helpful, he help me decide on which weight then I wondered about camo, the Grey is well too much grey and the APG has a little to much green, Blair said he'd pick one out with less green for me.:applause:

[Dave Nowlin]

It wasn't hard to pick one to match my Ninjs XXL. Universal Camo, better known as black.

Dave Nowlin

[ccasanova]

It wasn't hard to pick one to match my Ninjs XXL. Universal Camo, better known as black.

Dave Nowlin

I love the soft-touch black.

[Chief Illiniwek]

I love the soft-touch black.

That's what both of mine are. That soft touch finish is pretty nice.

[ITCH]

I would like to try the 8" version with 11oz to compare it to my posten.
Black, if anyone can help out
Thanks
Itch:shakehands:

[ccasanova]

I would like to try the 8" version with 11oz to compare it to my posten.
Black, if anyone can help out
Thanks
Itch:shakehands:

pm sent Itch

[Stixshooter]

I would like to try the 8" version with 11oz to compare it to my posten.
Black, if anyone can help out
Thanks
Itch:shakehands:

Call Blair he will send you one for free to try and you either pay him or send it back ... You can't beat that if you really want to know what steady is .... Tell him Stix sent ya ..

That goes for all Elite Forum members!
Use the code "Poodle" and he'll give ya the trial deal!

Here's my 8.5" 11oz in Black

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j4/tixshooter/PICT0024-1.jpg

[TEXAS 10PT]

Casey Casanova is one heckuva guy and the epitome of archers helping archers. He sent be a B-Stinger to try and it was a 12" rod (I believe) and two weights which I think were 11oz and 14oz. Today I tried it on my GTO during practice of long range shots of 40 & 50 yards. I first tried the heavy dish and although it helped me hold steadier on the target I could tell it was just a tad too much weight for me. I then put on the 11oz dish. At 40 yards my groups shrank unbelievably. After a few rounds at 40 I moved my target to 50 yards. During the first round at 50 I heard what sounded like a FMJ hitting close next to a previously shot arrow. I finished up and went to retrieve my arrows. Low and behold I had my first Robin Hood at 50 yards. Now I believe RH's are basically luck but having this B-Stinger stab certainly helped tighten my groups and helped make this happen. I definetly shot better groups with this B-Stinger versus my Posten or ACAD stabs. I will have to get at least one and use it for long shots while I'm in Colorado but I don't think I really need one for 20-30 yard shots at whitetail. This stab does help and it is a good product.:2thunbs:

TEXAS

[ccasanova]

Alright!!! Congrats on the RobinHood. :thumb:

[Stixshooter]

Casey Casanova is one heckuva guy and the epitome of archers helping archers. He sent be a B-Stinger to try and it was a 12" rod (I believe) and two weights which I think were 11oz and 14oz. Today I tried it on my GTO during practice of long range shots of 40 & 50 yards. I first tried the heavy dish and although it helped me hold steadier on the target I could tell it was just a tad too much weight for me. I then put on the 11oz dish. At 40 yards my groups shrank unbelievably. After a few rounds at 40 I moved my target to 50 yards. During the first round at 50 I heard what sounded like a FMJ hitting close next to a previously shot arrow. I finished up and went to retrieve my arrows. Low and behold I had my first Robin Hood at 50 yards. Now I believe RH's are basically luck but having this B-Stinger stab certainly helped tighten my groups and helped make this happen. I definetly shot better groups with this B-Stinger versus my Posten or ACAD stabs. I will have to get at least one and use it for long shots while I'm in Colorado but I don't think I really need one for 20-30 yard shots at whitetail. This stab does help and it is a good product.:2thunbs:

TEXAS

Thanks for the update Texas! Your experience is text book.. ! The B Stinger works because of it's design I'm glad you got try one ... I'm using mine for every thing and although the science says that the 12 " will be a better choice I'm OK with my 8.5" so I can use it in brush, open country and the 3D range. Even with the 11oz disc my Aigil still only weighs in at 6#.. To me the 8.5 is a good compromise especially with the 11oz disk.

I've got a 12" 14oz I'll be using in Redding next year

ONE THING TO DO ... FIND A WASHER TO GO BETWEEN THE BSTINGER AND YOUR RISER ... PLASTIC IS GOOD BUT YOU WILL WANT SOMETHING DUE TO THE WAY THE INSERT SITS OUT FROM THE RISER

YOU WILL NOTICE A BIG IMPROVEMENT IN VIBRATION

[TEXAS 10PT]

ONE THING TO DO ... FIND A WASHER TO GO BETWEEN THE BSTINGER AND YOUR RISER ... PLASTIC IS GOOD BUT YOU WILL WANT SOMETHING DUE TO THE WAY THE INSERT SITS OUT FROM THE RISER
YOU WILL NOTICE A BIG IMPROVEMENT IN VIBRATION

Actually I screwed it in against the washer in my sling so I didn't feel any vibration at all. With results like I was getting It certainly made me get over the looks of the dish on the end of the rod LOL It is one fine product.:thanks: for everyone's advice on this stab.

TEXAS

[Dave Nowlin]

I have found the best thing to dampen the vibration is a bronze 1/2 inch lock washer from Ace Hardware. It is a very tight press fit around the bushing and gives a bigger base to tighten the stabilizer against. With the stock bushing in the riser you will have vibration. Talk with Blair and he will explain it to you. I have discovered the solution.

Dave Nowlin

[Rattler]

I fully get the concept and engineering makes sense, but wow, little more than I thought & would like to spend on a stab., especially for a hunting bow.

[Ri Max]

I fully get the concept and engineering makes sense, but wow, little more than I thought & would like to spend on a stab., especially for a hunting bow.

I appreciate the money concern. It seems to me the shots we take with our hunting bows are even more important than the shots we take with our tournament bow. The B-Stinger on a tournament bow results in higher scores but the B-Stinger on a hunting bow, especially when the broadhead wants to magnify our bad shots, can result in keeping the arrow in the effective kill zone. There is a 30 day unconditional money back guarantee that if the B-Stinger does not perform better for you than any other bowhunter class stabilizer you have ever shot, we will buy it back. The price may be too expensive for an ordinary stabilizer, but would it be worth the price if it actually performs as well as advertised?

[DOAGuide]

I haven't had the pleasure of testing their stabs yet but have heard some phenominal things about them.

[Stixshooter]

I can bring my 12" 14oz out your way ... Be prepared to be amazed ......

[L-train]

I like mine.
I would say if you put 8-17 ounces on the end of any rod you will hold steadier as very few stock stabs run that much end weight.
The Bstinger is well made. And now I got a meat pounder for my Chicken parmasean recipe.:chef:

[TEXAS 10PT]

I can bring my 12" 14oz out your way ... Be prepared to be amazed ......

I found the 14oz to be a little on the heavy side for me. I screwed on the 11oz weight and robin hooded at 50 yards:first: I just got off the phone with Blair and have a 12" with 11oz weight on the way.

TEXAS

[Stixshooter]

I found the 14oz to be a little on the heavy side for me. I screwed on the 11oz weight and robin hooded at 50 yards:first: I just got off the phone with Blair and have a 12" with 11oz weight on the way.

TEXAS

I have an 11oz on my Aigil I prefer it in most cases too.

[DOAGuide]

Anyone have the contact info for them. Might have to give one a try.

[Stixshooter]

Anyone have the contact info for them. Might have to give one a try.

http://stores.homestead.com/bstinger/StoreFront.bok

Call Blair and ask about the "Poodle Promotion" ....

Also South Shore Archery is running a sale on them

I'm really looking forward to your results ... :)

[Chief Illiniwek]

I didn't realize the Poodle Promotion was still on!

Poodle or no poodle, the B-Stinger will make a difference in the way you shoot. I started with the 12"-11 oz, tried an 8.5"-14 oz., and went back to the 12" rod.

[TEXAS 10PT]

I really like giving more credit to the shooter in most cases but this stab is helping me shoot tighter groups it seems. I think there are very few products that really deliver what they are supposedly designed to do but so far I tend to believe that the B-Stinger concept does indeed work as I am seeing results. I also think that the STS and other's like it also perform up to the standards it was meant to accomplish. Cudos to Blair and his B-Stinger.

TEXAS

[bloodtrail1]

I just sold my 12"-11oz and bought the 12"-14oz
I personally like the 14oz better, I hold even all the more steady with the 14oz!
The B-stinger is worth every penney! And is truely one of those things that does make a guy a better archer! Some gadgets and equipment claim to help you, and some do....but alot of them dont.
The B-stinger is one of those that does!!:freakjam:

[L-train]

I can see myself buying all the weights and interchangeing them for different venues. IF I shot spots Id use the 17 for sure, especially indoors.
Outdoors I think wind might be a issue maybe not.

[bloodtrail1]

I can see myself buying all the weights and interchangeing them for different venues. IF I shot spots Id use the 17 for sure, especially indoors.
Outdoors I think wind might be a issue maybe not.

You got that right!
I plan on getting the 17oz prior to indoor spot league this winter!

[TEXAS 10PT]

How long does it usually take to get your B-Stinger after you order one from Blair??? I can't wait!!!

TEXAS

[Stixshooter]

How long does it usually take to get your B-Stinger after you order one from Blair??? I can't wait!!!

TEXAS


Just a spell ....

[TX Rattlesnake]

Been thinking about getting one also Jeff, when you get yours, I would really like a chance to give it a test run. Would like to compare it to my Posten.

[TEXAS 10PT]

Been thinking about getting one also Jeff, when you get yours, I would really like a chance to give it a test run. Would like to compare it to my Posten.

I'll tell you what Jay. I have three Posten's and I really like them too. But as far as helping tighten your groups (for me anyway) the B-Stinger makes it easy where as I have to work with the Posten to get off the same shot. Blair really explained the physics to me yesterday but having shot with one on Sunday I could already confirm what he was telling me what would happen. ccasanova sent me one to try out and I like the 11oz weight the best. The pin moves slowly over the target because of the weight and really helps you make a good shot. The shooter must also get some credit though because even with the Stinger the bow obviously doesn't shoot itself. In my mind it is a great product and really helps. You are more than welcome to try mine when I get it.

TEXAS

[three5x5s]

Talked to Blair today, Got a 12" = 8oz in HD gray on the way for my Fire & E-Force hunting bows. Already had a 12" =11oz on my Guardain. I thought I wanted an 8.5" with 8oz but Blair say"s the 12 will work better. Great guy to deal with.

[Hunting Chic]

Dave called and left a message. Hopefully he can get one for me:weird:

[bloodtrail1]

How long does it usually take to get your B-Stinger after you order one from Blair??? I can't wait!!!

TEXAS

I ordered mine off the B-stinger website I think last Thursday and I had it in the mailbox this Monday!:woohoo:

[Stixshooter]

Dave called and left a message. Hopefully he can get one for me:weird:

!!! I will see if I can help ya out .....