Re-entering trad!

[Barry Winner]

I just re-entered the trad world and it's great to be back.  I picked up a Martin Savannah that looks brand new.  RH, 50@28, according to my scale it's 53# at my DL(28.75").  Perfect!  The owner didn't have a string for it, though.  What should I get and what length?  I'm thinking a 3-Rivers Flemish FF at 59" long.  Does that sound about right?  Suggestions on brace height and arrows would be welcomed also.  I have some GT Trad 3555s with 100 grain inserts that are full length(30").  I have some room to trim if necessary.  Did I say it's great to be back?!

[longbowben]

Welcome back  

[scriv]

Welcome back!  AMO standard I believe will be three inches shorter than the bow.  

[bowhunterfrompast]

Welcome back  

[JRY309]

Recommended brace height for a Savannah is 6&1/4" to 7",mine shoots great at 6&3/4".I made a padded loop D97 for mine and with some cat whiskers it is a smooth,fast and quiet shooter.

[PrarrieDog]

BGRAM will build you a great string.  He's a sponsor. use him

[limbow]

Welcome back, it is a great place to be.

[Barry Winner]

Thanks all.  I can't get this smile off my face.

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Happy shooting and hunting to you! Sorry I can't help with information on the overall string length you need.

[champ38]

I have a Savannah thats 65@28 ; I shoot GT's 55/75 with 250 up front cut to 29". Mine is very sensitive to brace ht. changes,make small adj. until the bow is quite(somewhere between 6 1/4-7)I mention this because you may think the bow is too loud when u first begin to tune, but even 1 twist on the string can take it from noisy to whisper quite..good luck.

[Hardhed]

I use the 3R FF 59" flemish string, set at a brace of 6 1/4" and rubber cat whiskers tied in at 11 3/4" from where the sting meets the limb.  Quite and shoots great for me.

[Barry Winner]

Thanks everyone.  I've ordered the 59" Flemish FF string from 3Rivers.  I also have the GT Trad 3555s with 100 grain brass inserts.  They're full length(30") I'll trim one from the nock end until I get straight arrow flight or I reach my minimum length.  I have a lot of different point weights to try.  Thanks again!