Bow set up

[dallas dave]

I need some expertise assistance. i got my first recurve. 40lb Pearson. From what i can see, it is 60" amo (I measured from string groove to string groove). No name on bow, so i don't know what the brace height is. i have a dacron b50 56" string now. i shoot 2219 31" with 100 grain tip. The bow seems very loud. i shoot ok (4" groups at 12yds,,still learing the bow.)Brace height now is 8-1/4. Can some assist me in getting in the right direction. thanks all.

[McDave]

Everything seems okay except for the 2219's with 100 grain tips.  That seems very stiff for your bow.  What is your draw length?  I think we need to know that before we can make any specific arrow recommendations.

[dallas dave]

i am drawing 28". I thought of going with 2117's. Do you think the heavier arrow would make my bow loud?

[crandog]

I think you're still overspined Dave.  2016 should be more in the ball park.

[dallas dave]

I believe you. i iwll try 2016. Also, I have a B50 16 strand endless loop string. can i twist it to play with brace height? Should i have a different string. i have been reading up on strings and think i have the wrong string.help....

[McDave]

You can twist or untwist the string you have to raise or lower the brace height, so long as you leave at least a few twists in it on the long side, and so long as it is not binding up on the short side.

I agree with the 2016 recommendation.  I would try 125 grain points, and maybe 145 grain points as well, to see what shoots the best.  The heavier the point weight, the quieter the bow, to a certain degree anyway.

[dallas dave]

thanks for the help all. I will let you know the outcome.
Does anyone know how i can find out what model Pearson i have? i have tried archeryarchives and found the logo to be from 1984-1986. i tried Pearson direct and they refered me to archeryarchives. i have serial number of 0112684235. i think it is an All American model. i was just curious to see what brace height is recomended.