my string stretches

[Chub]

2 yrs old to trad bows i noticed that my string stretches will i was tuning it creeps/stretches about 1/8 -3/16 is this normal ihave the bow about 1yr lotts of shooting  when i string the bow check the brace ht its longer when im done shooting its a flemish fast flight

[SHOOTO8S]

Yes, perfectly normal. When you unstring your bow the strings contract while not under tension and once strung, the string elongagates while under tension.

Check the brace after shooting several shots...this is the true brace hieght

[Mark Hedges]

This is one reason I keep my bows strung. I find the brace height is more stable this way.

Mark