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Ballasted_Bowyer:
On this forum, where can I find out about rawhide backings. I’ve got a dog chew soaking to experiment with but I’d like to know the accepted wisdom as regards pros, cons, and good species choice as regards rawhide backings. I won’t be paying retail for a prepared backing. So if rabbit roadkill or dog chews or anything in between is useful, what do I need to know?

superdav95:
Try echo archery.  Reasonably priced.  Proper backings work much better then the dog bones.  It’s much too thick from what I’ve seen and adds a lot of unwanted mass. 

GlisGlis:
Better you find a deer than a rabbit road kill.
You may also use goat raw hide. Very thin and strong. often used for drums.

Dances with squirrels:
Get a whitetail doe and make it yourself. It's a good thickness, free and you'll have enough for several bows.

Ballasted_Bowyer:
Thank you for the information. What are the pros and cons of rawhide generally?

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