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Brace height for a Firefly longbow?

Started by Warchild, February 10, 2012, 09:45:00 PM

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Warchild

I just picked up a beautiful Firefly longbow from Action Jackson on this site (thanks for a great deal Jack!) I want to make sure that I have the correct brace height set. Thanks!

Oliverstacy

Just emailed Jim about this subject earlier this week...both Jim and Tim (braveheart) recommend 6-3/4".  But I was also told this was a starting point.

Thanks,

Josh
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xtrema312

I have run them 6 3/4" and up to about 7 1/4" or so.  I liked the higher end of that on two of the three I have had. One liked the low end best.
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Russ Clagett

I run 7 inches on my Firefly, and it loves it.

GOOD bow........congrats

heydeerman

I have taken both of mine down to 5 1/2 inches and they are still quiet and they are flat out fast. I generally hunt with 7" of brace.

Warchild


NBK

I've found my firefly to be the least touchy of my bows when it comes to brace height.  That said, I keep mine at 6 3/4".
Mike


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Mark of WV

I emailed Jim Jones and among other things brace height was one of the questions I asked. Here is his answer verbatim:

Question b: I recommend a brace of 7" + or - 1/4". Brace height is a tuning issue for each bow/shooter and still may be higher or lower than what I recommend. Everybody tunes their bows different.

Regards,
Mark
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Warchild

It seems that 7" is working well for one set of limbs and 71/4" is better for the other set. Thank to all for the help.


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