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Author Topic: Re-entering trad!  (Read 321 times)

Offline Barry Winner

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Re-entering trad!
« on: November 09, 2008, 10:13:00 AM »
I just re-entered the trad world and it's great to be back.  I picked up a Martin Savannah that looks brand new.  RH, 50@28, according to my scale it's 53# at my DL(28.75").  Perfect!  The owner didn't have a string for it, though.  What should I get and what length?  I'm thinking a 3-Rivers Flemish FF at 59" long.  Does that sound about right?  Suggestions on brace height and arrows would be welcomed also.  I have some GT Trad 3555s with 100 grain inserts that are full length(30").  I have some room to trim if necessary.  Did I say it's great to be back?!
HH Tembo [email protected]
HH Cheetah [email protected]
Martin Savannah [email protected]
Trying to build selfbows
Traditional Bowhunters of MD
Mayberry Archers

Offline longbowben

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Re: Re-entering trad!
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2008, 10:40:00 AM »
Welcome back  :wavey:
54" Hoots 57@28
60" MOAB 60@28
Gold tip, 160gr Snuffer
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Offline scriv

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Re: Re-entering trad!
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2008, 12:06:00 PM »
Welcome back!  AMO standard I believe will be three inches shorter than the bow.   :campfire:
Shoot strait and have fun!

Toelke Whip
Black Widow PLX
A&H ACS-CX
Hoyt Formula RX

Offline bowhunterfrompast

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Re: Re-entering trad!
« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2008, 12:23:00 PM »
Welcome back  :campfire:
Rick Wakeman
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Offline JRY309

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Re: Re-entering trad!
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2008, 01:01:00 PM »
Recommended brace height for a Savannah is 6&1/4" to 7",mine shoots great at 6&3/4".I made a padded loop D97 for mine and with some cat whiskers it is a smooth,fast and quiet shooter.

Offline PrarrieDog

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Re: Re-entering trad!
« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2008, 01:29:00 PM »
BGRAM will build you a great string.  He's a sponsor. use him

Offline limbow

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Re: Re-entering trad!
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2008, 02:29:00 PM »
Welcome back, it is a great place to be.
Kevin Osworth
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Offline Barry Winner

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Re: Re-entering trad!
« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2008, 05:47:00 AM »
Thanks all.  I can't get this smile off my face.
HH Tembo [email protected]
HH Cheetah [email protected]
Martin Savannah [email protected]
Trying to build selfbows
Traditional Bowhunters of MD
Mayberry Archers

Offline Benny Nganabbarru

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Re: Re-entering trad!
« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2008, 06:04:00 AM »
Happy shooting and hunting to you! Sorry I can't help with information on the overall string length you need.
TGMM - Family of the Bow

Offline champ38

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Re: Re-entering trad!
« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2008, 06:38:00 AM »
I have a Savannah thats 65@28 ; I shoot GT's 55/75 with 250 up front cut to 29". Mine is very sensitive to brace ht. changes,make small adj. until the bow is quite(somewhere between 6 1/4-7)I mention this because you may think the bow is too loud when u first begin to tune, but even 1 twist on the string can take it from noisy to whisper quite..good luck.
56" Shrew Classic Carbon 68@29
58" 2-P Centaur Cabon Elite 57@29

Offline Hardhed

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Re: Re-entering trad!
« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2008, 03:51:00 PM »
I use the 3R FF 59" flemish string, set at a brace of 6 1/4" and rubber cat whiskers tied in at 11 3/4" from where the sting meets the limb.  Quite and shoots great for me.

Offline Barry Winner

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Re: Re-entering trad!
« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2008, 06:24:00 AM »
Thanks everyone.  I've ordered the 59" Flemish FF string from 3Rivers.  I also have the GT Trad 3555s with 100 grain brass inserts.  They're full length(30") I'll trim one from the nock end until I get straight arrow flight or I reach my minimum length.  I have a lot of different point weights to try.  Thanks again!
HH Tembo [email protected]
HH Cheetah [email protected]
Martin Savannah [email protected]
Trying to build selfbows
Traditional Bowhunters of MD
Mayberry Archers

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