Best strings for a Super Shrew

[Jim Harris]

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

[NomadArcher]

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

[MSwickard]

6 strand 450+ is the way to go with that 48#er.

[Gil Verwey]

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.

[Wiley Coyote]

Just contact Ron LaClair and he will get you the right string for your bow.  

[ISP 5353]

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.

[Tim Fishell]

450+

[Shinken]

Ditto on 450+

Shoot straight, Shinken

[Jim Harris]

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