Guidance on finding proper bowstring length

[Bones92]

I recently acquired a Hoyt "Special Hunter". I posted about it in the collecting forum (adding on to a thread from 2010 I found).

It is a 62" AMO 50# recurve. It is missing the string. How do I know what is the proper string length to purchase for it?

I've read that one should subtract 3" from the AMO length, but I've also heard other guidelines suggested.

Thanks!

[lpcjon2]

this should help you

 http://www.tradgang.com/amo/amo.pdf

[Bones92]

Thanks, that does help.  So a string listed as AMO 62" is the right string, and it will measure about 59" under tension.

[LBR]

If the bow was built to AMO specs then the string that fits will be 59" under tension.  


Chad