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Title: New BCY-X String help
Post by: SC Bowhunter on July 16, 2016, 02:53:00 PM

Hey guys,
I need some recommendations for new string. I would like to try the BCY-X and Halo serving.
I am new to both of these products.
I shoot 55# recurves and shoot Beman centershots with H-nocks.
Was hoping somebody could give me recommendations on strand count for the BCY-X and Halo serving size.

Thanks,
Rob

Title: Re: New BCY-X String help
Post by: katman on July 16, 2016, 04:42:00 PM

I use 18 strand flemish padded to 22(with b-50) with BCY-X, two wraps of teflon plummers tape and over serve with .021 62xs, halo will also work. With the plummers tape no need to double serve and saves weight in center of string. 50-55# bows.

Title: Re: New BCY-X String help
Post by: sticksnstones on July 16, 2016, 07:51:00 PM

I don't know what you normally shoot, but here are my notes from my post-it verbatim.


Flemmish strings for X nocks:
D97, 16 strands, #4 nylon serving or equivalent halo (.024). Padding good 0-2 strands per bundle on bows I've twisted for.

BCY-X, 22 strands, serving the same. No padding tried or tested at this time.

I hope that helps you.
Thom

Title: Re: New BCY-X String help
Post by: SC Bowhunter on July 16, 2016, 08:01:00 PM

Thanks guys.
I appreciate the info.

Rob

Title: Re: New BCY-X String help
Post by: SteveB on July 16, 2016, 09:33:00 PM

18 strands X with .024 Halo gives me a GT fit that snaps on but slides on the serving easily.

Title: Re: New BCY-X String help
Post by: Drewster on July 17, 2016, 12:01:00 AM

I build my BCY-X strings just like katman but sometimes pad to 24 strands.  This combo has become my favorite string.

Title: Re: New BCY-X String help
Post by: M60gunner on July 17, 2016, 01:31:00 AM

Chad makes my strings. Same specs as SteveB

Title: Re: New BCY-X String help
Post by: huskyarcher on July 17, 2016, 02:02:00 PM

I do 16 strands padded to 20 for my 40# Omega. I like it better than any other material.

Title: Re: New BCY-X String help
Post by: LBR on July 17, 2016, 03:07:00 PM

I normally use 18-20 strands.  Serving size on the type nock.

BCY-X and Halo are both excellent choices for material.

Title: Re: New BCY-X String help
Post by: JRY309 on July 17, 2016, 09:38:00 PM

I like 18 strands of BCY-X and padded to 22 in the loops served with .021 Halo.Not all .021 servings are exact,.021 Halo fits great,but 62XS .021 feels alittle looser and BCY Power grip .021 feels tighter.