Assenheimer bows and high preformance strings

[billy dryden]

I have an Assenheimer recurve made in 1989. Will it handle the new string material? or do I need to stick with b50?

[Sawpilot 75]

B50 for one that old.

[Orion]

Assenheimer's have pretty substantial limb tip overlays.  If it were me, I'd go to a low stretch material.  I've been using padded loop D-97 on Bear TD limbs for about 10 years now with no ill effects.  Your call, but IMO, low stretch strings are easier on bows than B-50 because they reduce limb travel at the end of the shot. Do pad the loops though.

[mec lineman]

sent you a pm

[Patknight]

Not to get off topic but how do you like the assenhiemer bow...I've been wanting a new rig,heard there sweet??? Wat say you guys? Thx

[Sawpilot 75]

Great bows! All around total package in my opinion as far as take downs go. It's a shame they are no longer made.

[mec lineman]

I agree. Dons bows were known for their quietness and smoothness, but I got one with birds eye maple vaneers that is the fastest recurve ive ever shot.

[Sawpilot 75]

Originally posted by mec lineman:
I agree. Dons bows were known for their quietness and smoothness, but I got one with birds eye maple vaneers that is the fastest recurve ive ever shot.

Wow! I only live a few miles from his shop and knew him well. I have only seen 2 birds eye maple veneer limbs of his. I'd love to see yours. Very Cool

[billy dryden]

there a great bow. mine is 63# and zips an arrow. I shoot it well out to 30 yards.