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Title: how many strands per string
Post by: mountain lion on September 01, 2012, 12:11:00 PM
hey all, i am using d-97 and i was wandering, normaly, what is the correct amount of strands for a 61# bow. thank you
Title: Re: how many strands per string
Post by: Charlie Lamb on September 01, 2012, 12:35:00 PM
Just for a ball park idea... from 9 to 14 strands. I like 12.
Title: Re: how many strands per string
Post by: LBR on September 01, 2012, 12:53:00 PM
12 would be my choice.  I wouldn't be comfortable with less than 10, could go as high as 14-15 with no ill effects.
Title: Re: how many strands per string
Post by: mountain lion on September 01, 2012, 01:51:00 PM
Thanks fellas, just made up a string and I'm getting ready to go out and shoot!!!