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Title: String Strands?
Post by: Bear Heart on August 20, 2012, 05:11:00 PM
how many strand of FF Bow Plus do I use for a 54# longbow string?  I like a fairly skinny sting but not anorexic.
Title: Re: String Strands?
Post by: swampthing on August 20, 2012, 05:34:00 PM
What draw length what arrow weight
Title: Re: String Strands?
Post by: LimBender on August 20, 2012, 05:46:00 PM
Use at least 8 strands is my only advice.
Title: Re: String Strands?
Post by: macbow on August 20, 2012, 06:52:00 PM
I had a shrew that came with a,6 strand string. I just could not wrap my head around that skinny of,a,string..
I use heavier than needed but suggest 10 strands with themserving,area built up.
Title: Re: String Strands?
Post by: TxAg on August 20, 2012, 07:08:00 PM
8
Title: Re: String Strands?
Post by: Bear Heart on August 20, 2012, 07:19:00 PM
I started in haste with 10 before I got back to check the post.  Made a nice string....that was too long.  Been trying to fix it but figuring out that is a little harder than doing right the first time.  Guess that is why guy get 20 bucks plus for good ones.  Still fun.
Title: Re: String Strands?
Post by: JamesKerr on August 20, 2012, 07:23:00 PM
Most ff strings have an individual strand breaking strength of 100# plus. I would say 6 strands as an absolute minimum. I prefer a fatter string and use a 16 strand string on all my bows. If you want a fairly skinny string but still thick enough to look like a bow string I would go with 12 strands.
Title: Re: String Strands?
Post by: Bjorn on August 20, 2012, 07:42:00 PM
I was using 6 strands of FF type for 50-55# bows; but I am now using 8.
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Post by: swampthing on August 20, 2012, 07:53:00 PM
I like 10, 12 seems a bit much.
Title: Re: String Strands?
Post by: Bear Heart on August 20, 2012, 10:36:00 PM
Got it served.  First time double serving.  Next time I will not cut back an inch.  Steal some yarn from the wife for silencers and I am in business.  This will be my back up string for hunting.
Title: Re: String Strands?
Post by: Broken Arrow 1 on August 20, 2012, 10:41:00 PM
I would say 8 I've tried a 4 and a 6 the four scared me after the first shot and the 6 just didn't seem enough. Just my opinion so take it with a grain of salt
Title: Re: String Strands?
Post by: Bear Heart on August 21, 2012, 01:31:00 AM
Thinking I may bump it up to 14 next time.
Title: Re: String Strands?
Post by: JRY309 on August 21, 2012, 08:13:00 AM
I have used 6 strand 450+ on bows up to 60#,8 strands 450+ for over 60#.D97 8 strands up to 60#.I have been using 8190 alot lately,12 strands for up to 55#,14 strand 8190 for up to 60# and 16 strand up to 65#.Haven't had any problems with them.