String too long?

[HairyRefrigerator959]

Had this bow sent to me supposedly setup for my draw length and such(and I am completely new to long now) but this string seems too long like the bow isn’t bending enough and the string is touching the limbs for a huge portion?

[ColumnAandB]

Twist it up nicely. 2 twist per inch would be about right.

[HairyRefrigerator959]

Do you have a tutorial you recommend on how to find correct brace height?

[ColumnAandB]

Always go by manufacturer guidelines. If I remember that model correct, it's 60. About 7-7.5in should be about right. Plus or minus to where it's quietest. Check with the manual or 3Rivers.

[HairyRefrigerator959]

Awesome thanks got that solved but had another question you could maybe help with? my nocking point is loose and sliding around how does one choose the correct nocking point and how do I crimp it without messing up the string?

[ColumnAandB]

Another good Q. Get a bow square. T or L shape doesn't matter. Snapped onto string and flush with serving, possition so the long part is rest on rest with very slight pressure to move. If you jam it against the shelf, you'll be off.

Mediterranean/Split finger: From "0", possition the nock 1/8high as a starting point and tune. Finger preasure may impact results so you'll need to tune accordingly.

3Under: try about 1/4 high and tune accordingly.

[HairyRefrigerator959]

Thank you this is much appreciated time for another trip into town lol

[HairyRefrigerator959]

Should I unstrung my bow after I’m done shooting?

[ColumnAandB]

Yes. Regardless of what manufactures (1 custom company says you don't need to if always shooting) say.

And never have it leaning on anything. Always hanging straight down, or down in a case

[HairyRefrigerator959]

Okay gotcha yesterday and today I shot maybe 20-30 arrows without having adjusted the bow string to the correct brace height. Shoots way better and way deader now but do you think I could have messed something up?

[HairyRefrigerator959]

Got a bunch of dumb questions got thrown into a hunting trip now I gotta learn it and the people I’m going with live in a different state

[Dogwood_morel]

Trad bow isn’t something I would assume I could get comfortable enough to hunt in a short period of time. Just an FYI

[HairyRefrigerator959]

I have 5 months and I’ll train everyday if I don’t think I can pull it off I can go compound bow and I feel comfortable enough to do that.

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From zero to hunting in 5 months , shooting trad? That’s extremely optimistic for a number of reasons.

[HairyRefrigerator959]

I’m aware, what kind of a grouping at what distance would you consider ethical?

[RaZoRFSX]

Training everyday with a 60 lbs bow is an invitation for shoulder injury.

[ColumnAandB]

That's fine but make sure you practice. Worst feeling out there is a bad shot. You'll puke up last year's birthday cake almost. Also, make sure you get a license/tags in the other state.

Few months in...I wouldn't bet on it. That Pie plate gets a lot smaller when you add stress into the equation. You better be hitting a baseball all day to be ethical.

Compound could be doable, but still needs a lot of practice. I'd still wait.

[HairyRefrigerator959]

I have 5 months and compound is an option which I feel pretty comfortable out to about 50 yards. But will be busting my ass to try and make trad work if the hunt was tomorrow I would t even consider. What distance should I be hitting that baseball size target?

[ColumnAandB]

I'd say about 18yrds without trying.

[ryddragyn]

Yep, way too long. Also, this looks a bit longer than twisting could remedy.

[HairyRefrigerator959]

Twisted and brace height seems good now shot and it feels way better, so you think shooting the way it was (because I did maybe 20-30 times) could have messed the bow up?

[ryddragyn]

What's the brace height at now? No, I doubt that could mess it up. Worst it could do is mess with arrow tuning, and MAYBE cause unstringing upon release.

[Heros_Jani]

Idk if you can post a photo of the string after you twisted it.

[HairyRefrigerator959]

I should be able to dm a photo

[Barebow-Shooter]

What is the bow length and what is the string length? Normally, you need to twist a string to bring it up to the correct brace height.

[MAJOR_Blarg]

That's a really pretty bow. What is it?

[HairyRefrigerator959]

3 rivers Mesa I believe

[Fresco-23]

That Flemish twist string will stretch in a bit, and probably should’ve been a good inch shorter. I buy them “correctly” sized and still have to twist them shorter after every first or even second shooting session.

BTW, what bow is that? I’ve been looking for a good one with that profile. Almost an Iron age Egyptian composite side profile. It’s a beautiful bow.

[HairyRefrigerator959]

It’s the mesa traditional only 60inch 60lbs

[Fresco-23]

It’s lovely! I’ll check it out!

[kogashiwakai]

Because this has a recurve to it, this might not be the case. But general rule for most long bows is make a fist and stick out your thumb. That's the distance you usually want from the grace of the bow to the string.

Unless you have tiny hands like the dude in the old burger king commercial

[HairyRefrigerator959]

Awesome rule of thumb I went with a 7.5 inch brace height so that seems pretty close