Java man Assyrian brace height

[mark Willoughby]

Hey guys I just bought a little Java man Assyrian from a vendor at ky trad fest this pass weekend love the bow smooth as butter my question is does anybody else shoot one and what should the brace height be set around ? It's a 60 inch bow btw thanks in advance guys

[PAINTER]

That is a lovely bow, I've owned one for a few years now and it's drawn blood on several occasions.  It's on the rack now waiting for the time (not far off) when I need a lighter bow. In the interim I'm shooting an Elkhart by Mr. Coffey.  While you may easily call him, he's a great guy to talk to.  (Google Javaman Archery).

Mine shoots well at 7.25", shooting 29.5" Axis 400 with 50 grn inserts and 160 grn grizzlies.  

Good luck!

[PAINTER]

I should add........ my Assyrian is 51#@28"

[Java Man]

Mark,

7-7 1/2", or even a smidge higher.  

Gregg

[mark Willoughby]

Thanks Gregg

[mark Willoughby]

I bet that bow at 51# is slinging a arrow pretty quick !

[Bladepeek]

I can't wait to get my Helms Deep late summer/early fall. I met Greg for the first time at the K'zoo Trad Expo and had a great time shooting his bows and talking with him.

One thing I don't understand is why the question isn't asked first of the bowyer. The question shows up here so often. I could understand if the bow was from a bowyer no longer with us, but so many of the bows showing up here are from bowyers who are also Trad Gang members. I have to think they have a very good idea of the best brace height range for their bows.

Well, I just saw Greg's response, so I guess this is a bit late and somewhat redundant, but I'll post it anyway.

[slowbowjoe]

There's times I'll ask here rather than call the bowyer - he/she might be busy making your bow!
That said, I very much appreciate the help, and patience, bowyers have offered when I do need to ask.

[Bladepeek]

You're right, of course. If they spend all their time on the phone they can't be building bows. And that's what we want them doing