Dale Dye Bow Question

[Steve Chappell]

I have a Dale Dye bow my father had Dale build him back in 1992 when he was fighting cancer. It is a real work of art and has a special message printed on it for my father. When my father passed the bow came to me.  The bow is so special I have just displayed it in my hunting room.  Well, I am headed to Alaska Moose hunting in September, a dream hunt my father never got to see through, and I need a heavier bow so I have decided to use the Dale Dye bow in remembrance of my father and the hunt he never got to make.  It is a Trails End Good Medicine.  It has two sets of limbs one 57# @ 27 making it a 60in bow and another 58# at 27 making it a 62 inch bow.

Does anyone know what the proper Brace Height should be for the 60" and 62" limbs?

[Blackhawk]

There's a lot that goes in to determining proper brace height, and most bows have no specific setting and generally list a range.  I've owned a few Dale Dyes and recall 7.5" as popular brace.

I suggest putting the brace at 7" and go up from there looking and listening for what your arrow does.  When you get great flight and less noise (if using a properly spined arrow) then you are there. Most likey you will end up at 7.5 - 8.0.

I find these bows easy to tune, especially with that super grip they have.  

Good luck...and take lots of pics.

[cyred4d]

If I remember correctly Dale recommends between 7.5 and 8.5. I have better luck on the lower end. Good luck on your hunt.

[Dirtybird]

Mr. Dye recommends 7.5-8.5.  I have a few Dye bows and they all seem to like 7.75 or around there.  I hope this helps and good luck this fall.  Good medicine for sure on your trip North.

[Steve Chappell]

Thanks you to all who gave input...I very much appreciate it!

For those of you who do shoot Mr. Dye's bows, how high is your nock point?

[Dirtybird]

Do you shoot split or three under?  I would start at a 1/2 and see how it shoots then adjust from there.

[Ron Roehrick]

I nock below and I  have a 58" medicine point and for me 3/8ths is about right. Ron.

[pinky]

i have a 62" Good Medicine braced at 7 7/8", shooting split finger with a nocking point at 9/16".  I don't shoot it that much, it is too pretty to take into the woods for me at this point. It is smooth and zips the arrows out there.

[Steve Chappell]

Thanks!  

Does anyone know if there is a way I can reach Mr. Dye to speak with him and ask him questions directly about the bow he built for my father?

[Steve Chappell]

I am all set with Dale's number! Thanks M!

[frassettor]

God bless you Steve! May your journey be filled with lots of good memories as you take you dads bow in the field.            

[lilbobby]

May you and your father have a special hunt!