Help: How many strands for a D 10 string???

[Paul Shirek]

Just got some new D 10 string in bulk. I haven't used this material before. How many strands would you recommend? I have used B50 and D97 and am looking for some reference points. Thanks!

[Bjorn]

Six is fine for a 50# bow I use 8.

[Steve Clandinin]

Pierre recommends 6 strand up to 50#'s,8 strand for up to 62#'s and 10 strands above 60#'s,all with 6-8 strands of B50 in the loops.Love D10 ,I think all my bows now use it.
Bjorn's right if in doubt or on the border weight I always go the higher strands.

[X2]

I use 12 strands, and pad the loops to fill the nock grooves.  I serve with .025 and easton nocks fit perfect.

[Friend]

Copyied from the SBD order form:

"SBD 6 Strand "Ultra" Built with D-10 SBD Ultra (for bows at 53lbs or less)"

Pierre also recommends shooting 9gpp or better when utilizing the Ultra.

[LBR]

BCY (the manufacturer) recommends using the same number of strands as you would use with Dynaflight '97.  It's only sold as "Force 10 Crossbow Bowstring" now--you can get some specs from BCY's website under that label.

You can also e-mail Ray Browne at BCY--I've always found him to be very helpful and willing to answer questions.  He can also put you in touch with his factory string makers if needed.

Chad