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Topic: Best strings for a Super Shrew

Jim Harris
Trad Bowhunter
Member # 4589

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I recently bought a Super Shrew Samuri from a fellow Tradganger. 58" long and 48# @ 26".

The sting that came with it was very quiet and fast. I am not sure what material it is made of. It has 8 strands with padded loops. Has 2 sets of wool like silencers. They apear to be some kind of animal hair. One set about 10" from the tips and one set against the loops.

I made an 8 strand DF 97 with 6 strands of DF 97 padding the loops. I put 2 wool silencers on it about 10" from the tips. This new string is slighly larger in diameter than the old one. It still shoots fast but is noisier.

I have set the brace height from 7" to 7 1/2" with both strings.

So my question is what string setups have you Super Shrew shooters found to perform the best for you in quietness and good speed?

Thanks, Jim

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NomadArcher
Trad Bowhunter
Member # 3567

posted

Most likely it's 450 plus. Ron sells them on his website.

I have found a 6 or 8 strand 450 plus to be the best string for me. They don't creep and are very quiet and the added benefit is they seem to be a bit faster than other materials.

Enjoy your Shrew [Smile]

Ken

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MSwickard
Trad Bowhunter
Member # 4974

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6 strand 450+ is the way to go with that 48#er.

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Gil Verwey
Contributor 2013
Member # 9674

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I use 6 strand 450+ padded loop strings on my 60# longbows and haven't had a problem, except for the excessive speed I get from them. I hate when that happens! Ha!

When served they fit my nocks on my CX Heritage arrows very well.

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Wiley Coyote
Trad Bowhunter
Member # 18748

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Just contact Ron LaClair and he will get you the right string for your bow. [Smile]

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ISP 5353
Trad Bowhunter
Member # 5160

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I believe Ron uses 450 for his strings, and you can't get any better for your Shrew. I tried a couple, but like Ron's the best.

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Tim Fishell
Contributor 2007
Member # 10380

posted

450+

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Shinken
Contributor 2013
Member # 18740

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Ditto on 450+

Shoot straight, Shinken

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Jim Harris
Trad Bowhunter
Member # 4589

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Thanks for all the replys guys. I think 450+ is going to get the nod. I think I will order a string from Ron LeClaire. May also get some 450+ and make a few of my own to try. Again, thanks.

All of you take care, Jim

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