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Title: dacron strand count
Post by: Gil on December 17, 2009, 06:27:00 PM
Hello guys.I have a 45 # Bear Minuteman that needs a new string, I have an old spool of green dacron material. How many strands do i need for the bow? thanks
Title: Re: dacron strand count
Post by: 30coupe on December 17, 2009, 06:31:00 PM
I usually use 12 strands of B50 on my 45# Black Bear.
Title: Re: dacron strand count
Post by: Bill Carlsen on December 17, 2009, 06:43:00 PM
I've never used more than 12 strands on bows up to 70#.
Title: Re: dacron strand count
Post by: Squint on December 17, 2009, 06:47:00 PM
12 strands on my 50# recurves,never a problem.
Title: Re: dacron strand count
Post by: Gil on December 17, 2009, 06:50:00 PM
Thanks for the quick reply guys!
Title: Re: dacron strand count
Post by: Grant Young on December 17, 2009, 06:51:00 PM
I'm with Bill-in fact, I'm kind of glad to hear someone else prefers lighter than usual strings. I'm currently making most of my strings from BCY B-500 and it has a slightly higher tensile strength than B-50 Brownell but 12 strands is standard for me on bows 65-71#.   Grant