string for a John McCollough Raco?

[jwr]

Hello all.  I picked up a 47# McCollough Raco off ****, but it doesn't have a string.  Have owned recurves but new to longbows, and am at a loss regarding a string.  Can I get a recommendation?

[Steelhead]

Typically you would want a string that is 3 inches shorter than the marked length of the Raco.Sixty four inch bow would most likely take a 61 inch string.Not guaranteed though.A string with small loops for longbows like the Raco.Thier are more than a few excellent stringmakers in the (Sponser Links) of Trad Gang.Take a look.

I can personally recommend SBD Bowstrings (Silent But Deadly).Very well made and very quiet shooting with excellent overall performance.I like wool or acrylic puffs on them for silencers.

[LBR]

I'll second what Steelhead said on the length.  If it's marked correctly, the string should be 3" shorter than that length.

If it's made to accept "fast flight" type materials, BCY-X is my favorite.  If not, B-55.

Chad