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Brace Height Of Primitive Bows?
Justin Snyder:
Don't worry about the bow breaking. Many of us draw to 30" or more. Just shoot it and enjoy. And just to make a correction, my brace is 5 1/2 - 6 1/4. Justin
jcougar:
I like 5 1/2" to 6" measured from the back. It's easier on the bow, and makes for alonger powerstroke.
jamesw319:
i cover my fletching which is 5 in fletch..according to the books ,,lower the better or on the lower side..
jpw
NorthernArcher:
I'm shooting a 68" osage bow, and I use the fistmele for measuring brace height. This works out to 6" (15cm), which is perfect for keeping my fletchings off the bow. As for the wrist slap, get an arm guard. At 15cm brace height the string still slaps my arm, so I always shoot with a good arm guard.
As far as arrow spine is concerned, it is usually a good idea to go with something a little under your draw weight when matching arrows toa self bow. Also, for every inch you cut your arrows above or below 28" you need to subtract or add 5# spine respectively. To be perfectly honest, I have never spined my arrow shafts. I make my arrows from Red Osier shoots, so I just experimented until I found what worked with my bow, then I made everything else to match that. With a little practice, it isn't hard to do. Besides, a spine tester is an unnecessary expense, unless you make your own.
Coo-wah-chobee:
From belly of bow to string is 5 -5 1/4". Measure from base of thumb to end of forefinger. Fletch is 6-7" long. Dont care ifn it touches bow or hand. Ya gonna shoot fast an animal is probably gonna hear string twang, so who cares ifn he or she hears feather dragiin' too. My 2 cents...........................bob
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