Brace for Bear Super Mag 48

[Hawk2]

Howdy, Just received a Bear Super Mag 48 today that I bought on e-bay. It is in great shape, can't wait to shoot it, but the string that came with it give a brace of about 9 1/2 inches that seem awful high to me. I know the sweet spot is the correct brace but can some of you give me a "ball park" to start at?
Also it was made in Grayling Mich. and the serial #'s are  KX10861. Could someone tell me what year it was made??     Thanks in advance for any help!!    Hawk2

[Jim Picarelli]

My '68 Super Mag shoots really nice at 8.75",although I've seen them braced at 9+".I believe yours was made in the early 70's

[huey]

I have one #kx12471, anywhere between 8 3/4and 9 1/4 shoots well. 8 1/2 shoots fine but with an increase in noise.