correct string length for Kodiac Magnum

Garkane · May 10, 2010, 06:59:00 PM

Guy's HElP ME !!!! I just got my Kodiac Magnum and have no idea what the proper string length is.It's a 52" 50 # Magnum.It also has the serial # 27AJ21 if anyone can give me an idea as to what that may indicate. My Bear Alaskan has the AMO but not the Magnum.Im tall and long and normaly draw 31'' if that make's any differance.Any help you guy's can give would be greatfull as allway's.Thanks a bunch.

Ed .

robtattoo · May 10, 2010, 07:10:00 PM

1) Buy a helmet...
2) Buy a 48" B50 string...
3) Put string on bow...
4) Put on helmet...
5) Draw bow...
6) Take off helmet...
7) Pick up splintered pieces...
8) Buy a longer bow.

:D

Seriously, you're asking for disaster/concussion/bruised nuts shooting a bow that short, with a draw that long.

I just wish that someone had forewarned me to buy the helmet. :rolleyes:

Garkane · May 11, 2010, 12:12:00 AM

Robert thank's for the info but i didnt intend to imply that i would draw the bow that far.
That was funny as s#@%.

I have no idea what the proper string length is.That's all im looking for.It's a 52" 50 # Bear Magnum.

Ed .

robtattoo · May 11, 2010, 12:34:00 AM

It should be 48" :D

wv lungbuster · May 12, 2010, 06:11:00 PM

Bruised nuts!!!!

monterey · May 12, 2010, 09:30:00 PM

I was going to say 49" using the amo standard of 3" under the N to N length.

I draw 30" and I have drawn a Kodiak Magnum one time. I stopped at about 29" when I heard/felt funny crackling sounds!!!! Seems to me it was shorter than 52".

mahantango · May 18, 2010, 10:43:00 AM

48" string, Dacron only. Mine like about 8" brace height. Don't know about that 31" though- sounds like trouble. If nothing else it will stack like crazy much past 29".

Jeremy · May 18, 2010, 11:56:00 AM

That KMagnum is pre-AMO standards (which started in Feb '68 if anyone is interested) Any pics (or a description)? It sounds like it was made before 1965.

The string should be anywhere from 48" to 49" when measured under tension. The actual length of the old Bears can vary quite a bit, even within the same year, though I've found that to be more of a problem with the 50's not the 60's Bears.

Your best bet is to get a 48" dacron string; you can always twist it shourter. You could also brace the bow with whatever long string you have on hand... use the loop and a bowyer's knot. Then measure the string length while it's on the bow and order the correct string.