stringmakers B50 question

[dragonheart]

Would 12 strand string be too small (weak) for a 55# bow and 26.5" draw in B50?

[JRY309]

I normally use 14 strands for 50# to 60# bows,I use 12 strands for under 50#@28.Thats a good safe range,no real advantage going with less strands with dacron.

[Eugene Slagle]

I agree with JRY309 although I do shoot 12 strand in my 2 bows listed below with no problems.

If you use less than 14 strand just pad the center serving to accomodate the nock fit.

[LBR]

It's strong enough, but you'll get more stretch and creep and I'd guess no noticeable gains.

Chad

[dragonheart]

I am using 15 strand right now, and do not want more creep. Thanks for the info.

[mrpenguin]

It would be safe. I agree with everything said above. Good luck!

I can give no insight on Dacron, as i have not used a dacron string in eons. I just wanted to say "Hi" and i haven't seen you around for a while. I hope all is well with you and yours, Jeff.

Bisch

[frank bullitt]

No. I have been shootin a 3-ply, 12 strand B-50 since this past August. Bow is a 68" 58@27 Osage, mild r/d!

This was my first custom made bow, from 1987!
Still shoots great!

[dragonheart]

Frank,

Any issues with creep?  

Jeff

[frank bullitt]

Jeff, there is always some creep with dacron. I haven't notice anymore than if it was a 15 strand string,! Mind you this bow stays strung, also! In it's infancy, it didn't!

I have shot F.F., 450-P, and dynalight on this same bow over the years. If you know strings and can produce them with quality, your in control, in a big part!

I would say, if you want a minimum, go with an endless dacron, in the same strand count.

[John Scifres]

I use 12 strands on anything up to 50# and 14 or 15 on 50#+.  I don't make any bows over 65#.  Almost all the stretch is gone after a 25# dumbell hangs from the string for a couple nights.