I'm about to order a string for a 69 7/8" Osage selfbow. With the current 63" string I'm about to replace, my brace height is 6 7/8". does this seem above or below normal?
That's about right for a self bow. You don't want to brace a self bow any higher than necessary for the feathers to clear the string and good arrow flight. The higher the brace height, the more stress it puts on the limbs. I try to go no higher than 7".
I agree with Drew.
Thanks guys for replies.
I set all of mine at my fistmele which happens to be 6 3/8". Real easy to check, put the heel of my hand on the handle, stretch out my thumb and I have my measurement.
For a bow that's almost 70" that string length is very short. Should be about 67 or so.
Mike
QuoteOriginally posted by wingnut:
For a bow that's almost 70" that string length is very short. Should be about 67 or so.
Mike
I thought the same thing but I'm no self bow expert.
I prefer to a brace height around 6 3/4". However, the brace height where the bow has the least amount of handshock determines the BH I use on a particular bow. Bow design, tiller, and ones release, all affect the amount of handshock and what height the sweet spot is found.