Brace height??

[Jessebeaux]

Need help.... As y'all know I recently purchased a 1968 56" Bear Grizzly. I also purchased a new 52" endless loop b50 for it. I was recommended to shoot it around 8" brace height. Well I strung the bow and let it sit for 5 days to let the string stretch out. However, I cannot get the brace height under 9" and that's completely untwisted... Thoughts?

[McDave]

I would send the string back, if possible, and get a 53" string.  A brace height 1" too high puts excessive stress on a bow, particularly an old bow.

[Jessebeaux]

Originally posted by McDave:
I would send the string back, if possible, and get a 53" string.  A brace height 1" too high puts excessive stress on a bow, particularly an old bow.

Okay. Good advice! Isn't the rule of thumb flr strings to be 4" shorter then bow length? And 3" on longbows?

[McDave]

Possibly, but you've just proven that that particular rule does not apply to your Bear bow.  I assume you've measured the new string and it really is 52"?

[Jessebeaux]

Originally posted by McDave:
Possibly, but you've just proven that that particular rule does not apply to your Bear bow.  I assume you've measured the new string and it really is 52"?

Yes sir. Exactly 52" I followed your advice an ordered a 53" last night. I guess I'm just nervous because no has been able to confirm what the manufacturer brace height specs for a 1968 56" Grizzly should be.

[McDave]

Check this out.

[Jessebeaux]

Originally posted by McDave:
 Check this out.  

PERFECT! thank you for your help!