D-shaped Longbow String Question

[mikebiz]

So I just received a couple of new strings for my D-style longbows from Josh (Oliverstacy).  Josh makes a beautiful string that is meticulously crafted.  Anyway I ordered a string for my David Miller Old Tom.  It's 64" string follow.  

I bought the bow used and it came with a string that was not original to the bow.  I measured that string and it was 60.25" long, loop to loop. So that's the length I gave Josh, which he then built and sent to me.  Perfect.  After messing around with brace height I was able to lengthen the string about 0.5", to 60.75", but I'm out of twists, so I can't go any longer.  At this point brace height is at its lowest, but it's only 6.25"

My problem is after doing some research I have found that 64" Miller's tend to like a 5.5"-5.75" brace height. I know do your research ahead of time.  But that is pretty low, even for Hill bows.  Right?  

So the million dollar question is:  How long should the new string be to achieve 5.5-5.75" bh?  I got a response from Josh, but he said to throw it out there just to make sure.  Thanks.

[Orion]

How does the bow shoot?  Anything under six inches is a very low brace height.  I brace all of my Hill and Hill style bows at 6 3/4.  IMO, the string that was on it, and the new one made to the same size, are probably right for the bow. In short, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.  

[Bud B.]

I would have to agree with Orion. The bow and arrow combo will dictate the best BH. Does your bow not shoot well with the current setup?

[Jerry Jeffer]

My hill style bow likes a 6.5"- 7" brace height when I shoot it.

[NomadArcher]

Mikebiz,
What material was string that came with the bow?
What material was the string you ordered from Josh?

Different string materials make a huge difference.

String making is a lot of work and the string maker is reliant on the information given to them.

As far as the bows brace height, just call or email Dave Miller and ask him if the 6.25" brace is OK.