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A.S.
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Silvertip Setup
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June 12, 2007, 01:51:00 PM »
I just ordered a new Silvertip about a month ago. I got impatient a bought a used one from a fellow Tradganger this week. What brace height do you ST fanatics find works best?
Right now, this bow has a Bear Weather Rest on it. I've never shot a raised rest, but thought I'd give it a try. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. This one will keep me busy until my new one gets made! What a sweet bow.
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Tree Ghost
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Re: Silvertip Setup
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June 12, 2007, 02:39:00 PM »
My brace height is from 7 1/4 -7 1/2. I also shoot an elevated rest. The bows that Dave makes to shoot off a rest come with the Bear rest. I have 2 silvertip takedowns; one that Paul made for me, and one that Dave has made for me. Both brace heights are about the same.
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bbassi
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Re: Silvertip Setup
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June 12, 2007, 02:48:00 PM »
I have an older one made by Paul. I was told by the previous owner to start at 8". I found it likes about 8 1/8 to the deepest part of the grip. I'm not sure where others measure to. It had a rest on it when I got it and shot well with it, but I took it off just "because" and it shoots great off the shelf too. I don't think you'll be disappointed in your tip.
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Brad_Gentry
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Re: Silvertip Setup
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June 12, 2007, 03:06:00 PM »
Mine is 7 3/4", measured to the inside of the string. I shoot it off the shelf.
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SERGIO VENNERI
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Re: Silvertip Setup
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June 12, 2007, 03:33:00 PM »
I've Been Shooting 'tips since 1982. best brace heights for me have been 73/4 " for dacron and 71/4" for FF ! Quiet and stable. Good luck and have some fun, they are great shooters!
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Nook
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Re: Silvertip Setup
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June 12, 2007, 03:41:00 PM »
Gee... I need to sign up for that bow of the month club... :D Allen that's one beautiful bow. See ya in a couple of weeks. Jeff
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Tall Paul
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Re: Silvertip Setup
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June 12, 2007, 03:46:00 PM »
Dave made mine for me in 1998. My brace height has always been 8 1/8". Thats with a Dacron B-50 string. Measured to the deepest point of the handle.
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A.S.
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Re: Silvertip Setup
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June 12, 2007, 04:31:00 PM »
Ok another question. What is the correct string length for a 60" Tip? This used one needs a new string.
Jeff, I got her dialed in pretty good today---look out ATAR!!!
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Tim Schoenborn
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Re: Silvertip Setup
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June 12, 2007, 04:45:00 PM »
56" String
I find the brace height on all my FF 60" tips to be perfect at right around 7 1/4 to 7 1/2...........
Super quiet and super fast
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A.S.
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Re: Silvertip Setup
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June 12, 2007, 04:48:00 PM »
Thanks Tim, I finally got the Paul Schafer Tip sent off, hope he likes it.
If anyone has limb pics, I would appreciate them also. Still a little undecided on the ones for my new Tip.
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Bill M.
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Re: Silvertip Setup
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June 12, 2007, 05:17:00 PM »
check with beth to see if they have any limbs already made that you could live with. cut my order time down to 4 months wich is a lot better then 10 when your like a little kid waiting for your new toy. should see mine the end of this month cant wait
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Danny Rowan
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Re: Silvertip Setup
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June 12, 2007, 05:20:00 PM »
I was told by Beth that a 60" tip takes a 55" string and that is what mine uses.
Danny
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A.S.
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Re: Silvertip Setup
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June 12, 2007, 07:18:00 PM »
Guys, I just called Beth to make sure. She said the Dacron 60" takes a 55" and the FF 60" takes a 56".
Hey Bill M, what kinda woods are you getting in your new Tip???
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