string material used to build excalibur string

[michiganman]

iv got a guy that for the last 5 years has built my bow strings.now i have to shoot a cross bow.what material and number strands does it take.ill check with him in a month.he is little jon bowstrings.does a excellent job.any help appreciated

[Boo]

Carved or mag-tipped limbs?

[michiganman]

whatever is standard on the bow.wish i knew more,only had it 4 days,shoots great

[Boo]

Standard is a 32 strand Dacron or B50 string.

[michiganman]

what do you recomend,thanks JIM

[bukee]

what do you recomend,thanks JIM

Sorry to jump in but....
I would recommend just placing an order with Don for a Boo String. You'll get the best string around, end of story.

[Boo]

what do you recomend,thanks JIM

What priorities? Speed? Low noise? Low shock? Easy on the limbs?
If you are new to crossbows you really should stick with Dacron in an endless loop or Flemish string. The Flemish string is the best otherwise just buy the string from Danny Miller.

[michiganman]

he probably does,but i also have one of the best string builders for compound bows in usa..just a small guy who also sells jigs,and im on his shooter,hunter staff.

he does not build cross bow srings,but said he would take a look after trade shows.i did pm don and he is not doing any more right now,filled,thanks jim

[michiganman]

What priorities? Speed? Low noise? Low shock? Easy on the limbs?

the best of all of them,how much we talking in speed for low noise,low shock. im just a hunter,Jim

[Boo]

What priorities? Speed? Low noise? Low shock? Easy on the limbs?

the best of all of them,how much we talking in speed for low noise,low shock. im just a hunter,Jim

Again, because of the fact that a dry-fire is likely when you are new to crossbows I strongly recommend a Dacron string of some sort. They are strong, come in many colours and are very durable. After you are sure you will never (LOL!) have a dry-fire then I would recommend a 40 strand Flemish string made out of either Xcel or 452X. This stuff exhibits a couple of percent less stretch which means it is less forgiving on a dry-fire but you get a string with a very low shot to shot deviation, lower shock and noise, lower creep and speeds barely better than Fast Flight.
I highly recommend an STS for many reasons.

[michiganman]

Flemish string made out of either Xcel or 452X.

help me here,what is flemish string.the last bowstring i had built this fall was bcy452x string and cable.

[michiganman]

i would think the sts would help in a dry fire on shock to the limbs.my martin i just sold had a sts on it,worked very well,shock,noise.

[Boo]

I repeat, I suggest you use Dacron!!
Below is Flemish string. You really should use the search function or Google your questions.


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[michiganman]

i liiked on your string thread,i have the mag tip limbs.

[pokynojoe]

michiganman
If you PM me your address, I'll send you a practically new 32 strand B-50 string. I'll even serve a new center serving on it for 'ya. That'll hold you over 'til your buddy makes one, or Boo makes one for 'ya. When you get it you can send me 4 "bits" for my trouble if you want to, or not, I don't care.

I've got a soft spot for Michiganders , as I lived there for nine years back the sixties/seventies.

Joe