brace height?

[pj starrett]

I just recieved a neet navajo 66" 55@28 longbow its in immaculate condition and i like the feel.  when i strung it, it had a short brace height this is my first longbow so im wondering if this is normal?

[vermonster13]

Longbows tend to have shorter brace heights than recurves. How do you define short?

[pj starrett]

a little over 6 inches

[pj starrett]

its a straight lb too if that matters

[vermonster13]

For a 66" bow that does seem a wee on the short side. 6.75-7.5 seems to be more of the norm for the longer longbows. Best way to tell is play with the height until you get the bow to where it shoots quietest and calmest in the hand. Also measure the string on the bow, it should be 63" long.

[frank bullitt]

Well I'm going to disagree with David on this one. If it is a fairly straight or mild r/d limb bow, 6-6.5" is more normal.

The string length he gives is about right. But like said, play with the brace height to acheive the best for your shooting!

Have fun with it and, good shooting, Steve

[vermonster13]

Frank is right. Missed the straight limb part. 6.5 is about right on most 66" D shapes.

[pj starrett]

thanks guys, i hate asking questions all the time but im hooked on this trad stuff...took long time to drop my training wheels

[SCATTERSHOT]

I agree.I shoot my 66" longbows at 6 3/8" to 6 1/2".

[Don Stokes]

Depends on the string. Dacron braces higher than lighter weight strings.