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Source for Rawhide Bow Strings

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blindarcher:
Can anyone direct me to a source to get rawhide bow strings?

Thanks!

Pat B:
You'll probably have to make one yourself. I've never made one but I doubt it's very difficult. Maybe someone will come on and help with how to do it.

chamookman:
Don't know how to do it, but remember reading that Woodchuck Hides were prized here in the Great Lakes area. Was considered the "Primo" Material. Bob

Pappy:
I have heard the same thing Bob and have a couple in rawhide just in case I decide to do one some day.
 Pappy

Muleman:
Squirrel rawhide is tough as can be,easy to find purty much everywhere  I made a 3 strand squirrel rawhide string put it on a little hackberry bow,I bet I've put 10,000 shots thru it with no issues,I admit I live where it's low humidity so that's not a issue either,it's about a 45lb bow at my draw,hope this helps,Mule

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