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Rock 'N Bow
Trad Bowhunter
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Strikeplate width
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May 16, 2012, 11:57:00 AM »
I'be noticed on many bows the strikeplate is about 1 1/2 to 2" long. My strikeplate is only about half an inch long due to the fact that I only had that much seal skin left. I am getting great arrow flight but am concerned that it will wear out quicker. Is there a reason to worry?
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Todd Henck Longbow 68" 58#@28"
Dave Johnson Longbow 66" 60#@27"
Northern Mist Ramer 64" 50#@27"
Northern Mist Classic 68" 52#@28"
Shrew Hill #1 "Alpha" 67" 48#@28"
JimB
TG HALL OF FAME
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 3778
Re: Strikeplate width
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Reply #1 on:
May 16, 2012, 12:23:00 PM »
I think it is what it is.The only part that will wear is the area of contact and I expect that each would where about the same.Either way,they don't last forever.
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Orion
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Re: Strikeplate width
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May 16, 2012, 12:58:00 PM »
Jim is correct. Only place the pad wears is where the arrow is drawn across it. Larger pads are used for two reasons -- aesthetics and/or noise reduction, i.e., less likely to clank an arrow while loading it on the bow.
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Rock 'N Bow
Trad Bowhunter
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Re: Strikeplate width
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May 16, 2012, 01:05:00 PM »
Thanks. I guess the only thing to worry about is the unavailability of seal skin. Is beaver fur a decent substitute?
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Todd Henck Longbow 68" 58#@28"
Dave Johnson Longbow 66" 60#@27"
Northern Mist Ramer 64" 50#@27"
Northern Mist Classic 68" 52#@28"
Shrew Hill #1 "Alpha" 67" 48#@28"
PaddyMac
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Re: Strikeplate width
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Reply #4 on:
May 16, 2012, 01:16:00 PM »
FWIW, besides protecting against the inadvertent clank, I think the larger swaths of strike plate are old school, which some guys (like me) like. Velcro rugs make a good plate.
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JamesKerr
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Re: Strikeplate width
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May 16, 2012, 05:12:00 PM »
I like the larger strike plates as they make for a quieter draw if your arrow bounces on the shelf.
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James Kerr
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Re: Strikeplate width
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May 16, 2012, 11:21:00 PM »
I also like the longer side strike plates. I also prefer velcro for shelf and side strike plate.
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Blacktail TD Recurve: 66", 42# @ 30". Arrow: 32", 2212. PW: 75 Grains. AW: 421 Grains. GPP: 10.02
Blacktail TD Recurve: 66", 37# @ 30". Arrow: 32", 2212. PW: 75 Grains. AW: 421 Grains. GPP: 11.37
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