Pulled out my old Ben Pearson "Hunter" given to me by my father almost 35-years ago. The bow is marked as 45# at 28"(58" AMO). I put a new string on it but the brace seems height seems short. Can anyone tell me what it should be? Currently it measures about 5-7/8" from the string to the back of the riser/shelf and 7" to the center of the riser/shelf.
The bow is in pretty good condition considering its age. Limbs are straight and true. I would like to start shooting it again and maybe even hunt with it IF I can master it.
Thanks,
Doublegun
Usually I find the older bows need a brace of 7 1/2- 8 1/4". I have several 58" grizzlys and keep the brace at 8". If you have a flemish string twisting it will bring the brace up, probably can do with the black nylon as well( I think-don't Quote me on that). Recurve strings are generally 4" shorter than AMO-54" should do it. B50 stretches more than FF so you should keep an eye on it.
The other thing I do is install new rug/striker plate-just to prevent any arrow grooves.
Good luck and enjoy that old bow!!
Tom,
What to you measure the height to? (Back of the riser/shelf or center?
Thanks
measure to the throte of the grip, right where the web of your hand goes into the handle.