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Author Topic: how many strands per string  (Read 136 times)

Offline mountain lion

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how many strands per string
« on: September 01, 2012, 12:11:00 PM »
hey all, i am using d-97 and i was wandering, normaly, what is the correct amount of strands for a 61# bow. thank you
Wild Horse Creek  kestrel 60" 56#@28
Black Widow KB X 58" 51@28"
Black Widow PSA lll 60" 52@28"

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Online Charlie Lamb

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Re: how many strands per string
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2012, 12:35:00 PM »
Just for a ball park idea... from 9 to 14 strands. I like 12.
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Re: how many strands per string
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2012, 12:53:00 PM »
12 would be my choice.  I wouldn't be comfortable with less than 10, could go as high as 14-15 with no ill effects.

Offline mountain lion

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Re: how many strands per string
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2012, 01:51:00 PM »
Thanks fellas, just made up a string and I'm getting ready to go out and shoot!!!
Wild Horse Creek  kestrel 60" 56#@28
Black Widow KB X 58" 51@28"
Black Widow PSA lll 60" 52@28"

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