Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Hartung on April 14, 2008, 07:28:01 pm
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Hi,
For my own curiosity and m-a-y-b-e doing a small study afterwards, I would like to know what bow strings you are shooting (including B-50 or FF). I am interested in the following figures:
1- String material
2-Weight of your string in grains, including both knots
3-Length of your bow, nock to nock
4-Draw weight of your bow
That’s about it….any additional comment on you bow string is of course welcome.
Thanks for your help!
I start with my string:
1-Elk leg sinew
2-278 grains
3-55”
4-58#
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Been using B-50, don't know what they weigh, but I'm not into the performance thing. As long as the bow will fling an arrow with enough energy to kill a deer good enough for me
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Very good question. There's a "rule" in the newest bowyers bible: a string should weigh 100+ draw wt. For example, a string for a 50 lb bow should weigh around 150 grains. (If I remember correctly)
I think the average ntn length for this rule is 66" ? The longer the bow, the heavier the string and vice versa.
I have found that my sinew strings are slightly heavy....but I haven't written anything down (yet).