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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: n_mathews13 on September 18, 2017, 09:51:37 PM

Title: Now string question
Post by: n_mathews13 on September 18, 2017, 09:51:37 PM: Think I'm going to try now hunting next year. Dad and brother have for years, so I know what I'm getting into. Dad have me a 40# Bear,52" recurve. I need a string , any advice what kind to get?
Title: Re: Now string question
Post by: Old Dog on September 18, 2017, 11:57:32 PM: Depending on the age of your bow you may want to avoid any of the low/no stretch strings. B50 or B55 dacron is a safe bet for an older bow. The B55 has a little less stretch. With a 40# bow you should be able to use a 12 strand string. A 14 strand will work, but the extra weight will slow things down a little. 52" is short for a recurve. You may want to consider using three fingers under the arrow, and dropping the bottom finger before release to ease finger pinch. I could put together a string for you, heck if I look I may have one, but I don't know how I would get it to you. :dunno:
Title: Re: Now string question
Post by: justyhntr on September 19, 2017, 06:37:46 AM: 3Rivers sells the endless loop strings for pretty cheap . It's a good option to see if the bow will work for you , I find that the serving on the end wear out pretty quick with lots of shooting but if you like the bow you can move up to a better string later .
Title: Re: Now string question
Post by: n_mathews13 on September 19, 2017, 09:30:13 PM: Quote from: Old Dog on September 18, 2017, 11:57:32 PM
Depending on the age of your bow you may want to avoid any of the low/no stretch strings. B50 or B55 dacron is a safe bet for an older bow. The B55 has a little less stretch. With a 40# bow you should be able to use a 12 strand string. A 14 strand will work, but the extra weight will slow things down a little. 52" is short for a recurve. You may want to consider using three fingers under the arrow, and dropping the bottom finger before release to ease finger pinch. I could put together a string for you, heck if I look I may have one, but I don't know how I would get it to you. :dunno:

Thanks for the advice. I'll just get one online, don't cost much. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions
Title: Re: Now string question
Post by: n_mathews13 on September 19, 2017, 09:30:49 PM: Quote from: justyhntr on September 19, 2017, 06:37:46 AM
3Rivers sells the endless loop strings for pretty cheap . It's a good option to see if the bow will work for you , I find that the serving on the end wear out pretty quick with lots of shooting but if you like the bow you can move up to a better string later .

Went on the web site, think I'll order from there
Title: Re: Now string question
Post by: n_mathews13 on September 27, 2017, 08:39:05 AM: Got string yesterday
Now I need straw