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Title: Best strings for a Super Shrew
Post by: Jim Harris on May 22, 2010, 10:41:00 AM
I recently bought a Super Shrew Samuri from a fellow Tradganger. 58" long and 48# @ 26".

The sting that came with it was very quiet and fast. I am not sure what material it is made of. It has 8 strands with padded loops. Has 2 sets of wool like silencers. They apear to be some kind of animal hair. One set about 10" from the tips and one set against the loops.

I made an 8 strand DF 97 with 6 strands of DF 97 padding the loops. I put 2 wool silencers on it about 10" from the tips. This new string is slighly larger in diameter than the old one. It still shoots fast but is noisier.

I have set the brace height from 7" to 7 1/2" with both strings.

So my question is what string setups have you Super Shrew shooters found to perform the best for you in quietness and good speed?

   Thanks, Jim
Title: Re: Best strings for a Super Shrew
Post by: NomadArcher on May 22, 2010, 10:49:00 AM
Most likely it's 450 plus. Ron sells them on his website.

I have found a 6 or 8 strand 450 plus to be the best string for me. They don't creep and are very quiet and the added benefit is they seem to be a bit faster than other materials.

Enjoy your Shrew  :)

Ken
Title: Re: Best strings for a Super Shrew
Post by: MSwickard on May 22, 2010, 11:38:00 AM
6 strand 450+ is the way to go with that 48#er.
Title: Re: Best strings for a Super Shrew
Post by: Gil Verwey on May 22, 2010, 12:34:00 PM
I use 6 strand 450+ padded loop strings on my 60# longbows and haven't had a problem, except for the excessive speed I get from them. I hate when that happens! Ha!

When served they fit my nocks on my CX Heritage arrows very well.
Title: Re: Best strings for a Super Shrew
Post by: Wiley Coyote on May 22, 2010, 01:42:00 PM
Just contact Ron LaClair and he will get you the right string for your bow.  :)
Title: Re: Best strings for a Super Shrew
Post by: ISP 5353 on May 22, 2010, 02:31:00 PM
I believe Ron uses 450 for his strings, and you can't get any better for your Shrew.  I tried a couple, but like Ron's the best.
Title: Re: Best strings for a Super Shrew
Post by: Tim Fishell on May 22, 2010, 02:37:00 PM
450+
Title: Re: Best strings for a Super Shrew
Post by: Shinken on May 22, 2010, 03:08:00 PM
Ditto on 450+

Shoot straight, Shinken
Title: Re: Best strings for a Super Shrew
Post by: Jim Harris on May 22, 2010, 04:35:00 PM
Thanks for all the replys guys. I think 450+ is going to get the nod. I think I will order a string from Ron LeClaire. May also get some 450+ and make a few of my own to try. Again, thanks.

  All of you take care, Jim