Determining brace height

popeandyoungchaser · 03-09-2007, 08:08 PM

What would be a good starting point for the brace height on a 56" recurve?

PAstew · 03-10-2007, 07:28 AM

7 1/4". Start there and increase as needed. But, the arrows must be close to proper spine weight. If the are too over or under spined the bow will not perform well.

popeandyoungchaser · 03-14-2007, 07:28 PM

How do i know when to increase brace height?

PAstew · 03-18-2007, 02:21 PM

If there is a very slight kick to the fletchings. If they kick to the right (if you shoot righty) increase the brace height by 1/8" at a time until there is no more kick. If the fletchings kick to the left, lower the brace height. You will also need to find the correct nock height. If the arrow nock is kicking up, lower the nock a 1/16th" at a time.

But like I stated. This will work IF your arrows are close to the proper spine weight. If they are too over spined you will need to add weight to the tip to weaken the arrow spine enough.

Lilhunter · 03-18-2007, 09:20 PM

I like to start as low as possibly without tearing off my wrist. You'll know if it's too low. SOme bows like a mid or low 6" bh.

Then worko your way up. You'll find a spot where it's the quietest. Not only that you can tweak your arrow flight as mentioned however without the aid of paper or bareshafting you wont know if it's going left or right first. I atleast cannot pick it up that fast and dont see the point of trying. You'll end up doing more harm then good trying to watch an arrow right out of the bow lol.

I've found most of my bows like something between 6 3/4 to 7 1/2 for the arrows I'm shooting out of them. You can adjust it more or less as needed. You might pick up asbells instinctive shooting 1 book, it goes into some of this.