How do you measure a bowstring?
05-19-2008 | 02:02 PM
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Fork Horn
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From: Central Texas (Williamson Co.)
How do you measure a bowstring?
I recently picked up an old "Firestone" 45# Lemonwood longbow, and I'd like to get a spare string or two for it.
There's nothing written on the bow itself except for the draw weight.
How do I measure the length of the string? (measure from the center of the loops, end of the loops or the beginning of the loops?)
I hope that I'm being clear enough with the question...
Thanx in advance for any clarification on this!
BP
There's nothing written on the bow itself except for the draw weight.
How do I measure the length of the string? (measure from the center of the loops, end of the loops or the beginning of the loops?)
I hope that I'm being clear enough with the question...
Thanx in advance for any clarification on this!
BP
05-19-2008 | 02:18 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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From: Mississippi USA
RE: How do you measure a bowstring?
End to end--I prefer them measured under a little tension. For instance, hang one loop on a nail and put a pencil in the other and pull it tight before measureing. AMO measurements are supposed to be measured under 100# tension.
Chad
Chad
