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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: jp gray on April 09, 2009, 05:49:31 pm

Title: BRACE HEIGHT FOR OSAGE SELF BOW
Post by: jp gray on April 09, 2009, 05:49:31 pm

I HAVE A 62" 57#@28 OSAGE SNAKEY BOW ,THE BRACE IS 6 1/4 IS THAT TO HIGH?
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Title: Re: BRACE HEIGHT FOR OSAGE SELF BOW
Post by: hawkbow on April 09, 2009, 07:00:41 pm

sounds about right to me.. and from the arrows in that target looks like she is right on the money also.. Hawk

Title: Re: BRACE HEIGHT FOR OSAGE SELF BOW
Post by: adb on April 09, 2009, 07:56:16 pm

Sounds OK. But, play with your brace height until you find the sweet spot. A low brace height equals more speed, and is easier on your bow, but it's noisy, and really whacks your arm. Excessive brace height is hard on your bow, cuz you are overdrawing it, but it is more quiet. Most of my bows are tillered for a brace height of 5.5 - 6.5", and that's measured from the bow's back.

Title: Re: BRACE HEIGHT FOR OSAGE SELF BOW
Post by: Adam Keiper on April 09, 2009, 10:30:54 pm

I've formed the habit of bracing nearly all of mine at 6", measured from the thickest part of belly side of the grip.  Seems to be an ideal balance for good arrow flight, noise, and speed.

Title: Re: BRACE HEIGHT FOR OSAGE SELF BOW
Post by: Pennhawk on April 09, 2009, 11:44:58 pm

Sounds good,that's where I keep most of my bows tho some do shoot better a bit higher. I think it depends where your string lies.

Title: Re: BRACE HEIGHT FOR OSAGE SELF BOW
Post by: smokeu on April 09, 2009, 11:50:49 pm

Yea i just learned the hard way about gettin your arm whacked....

Title: Re: BRACE HEIGHT FOR OSAGE SELF BOW
Post by: Pappy on April 10, 2009, 07:06:34 am

I brace most at about 5 1/2 to 6.Just depends on how they shoot,I don't think there are any set rules,selfbows are typically lower than lam or glass bow.  :) from most I see.
   Pappy

Title: Re: BRACE HEIGHT FOR OSAGE SELF BOW
Post by: shamus on April 12, 2009, 01:05:00 pm

I brace my bows high enough for the fletchings to clear the handle, then tweak it from there. I literally use the old fistmele measure..about 6" or so I think.

Title: Re: BRACE HEIGHT FOR OSAGE SELF BOW
Post by: koan on April 12, 2009, 01:11:09 pm

I start with the fistmele and adjust from there. Some of my bows like a shorter brace and some like it higher. I think alot of folks overlook the brace height when fine tuning their bows....Brian

Title: Re: BRACE HEIGHT FOR OSAGE SELF BOW
Post by: Danny Roberts on April 13, 2009, 10:02:45 am

Everything I make and shoot turns out at 6 1/2 ". Real nice bow !!