Bow string length/ PSE Coyote

[Longrifle]

All this talk about traditional bows has got me re-thinking about my compound, a 15 year old Ben Pearson Stalker.

After digging through my closet, I came upon a recurve that I used to hunt with years ago.  Problem is, the bowstring is missing.  The bow measures 61" tip to tip unstrung.  how do I determine the correct string length?  Also, what is the easiest way to determine the pull weight?

Anybody have any opinions about the PSE Coyote recurve?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Grey Taylor]

If your old recurve has the AMO length written on it you're in luck... just get a string 4" shorter than the AMO length.  If no AMO, then get a string 4" shorter than the length of the bow, measured following the contours.  That'll at least give you a good starting point.

Pull weight can be measured with a bow scale.  Your local shop should have one.  Again, if it's written on your bow all you have to do is read it.  If there's something like 45#@28" then you have a bow that pulls 45lbs at a 28inch draw.

'Fraid I haven't used a Coyote so I'm no help there.

Guy

 

[PowDuck]

Grey gave you great information. A good source for custom flemish twist strings is:
Champion Custom Bowstrings
Or drop him an email at: EMAIL

Welcome to (or back to) traditional archery. The simple life is great.

 

[Grey Taylor]

I should have mentioned that strings for recurves are generally 4" shorter than the AMO length and those for longbows are usually 3" shorter than the AMO.  This can vary but it'll give you a good starting point.

The source that PowDuck supplied for Flemish strings is a great one.  Chad is a first rate guy to work with and makes an excellent string.  If I didn't make my own I'd certainly use talents.  For those others of you who make your own strings Chad is also a great source for BCY materials.

Guy

 

[spectr17]

I bought a PSE Coyote last year and so far I wish I had held out for a Sky Archery takedown recurve bow. The Coyote I found out is a junior riser with adult limbs added to it. I wondered why the grip was killing me after short shootings sessions. I had to grind the heck out of the grip to get it where I could shoot it for 20 minutes at a time. Guess I should have just changed the darn grip.

I've got the brace height at about 7 1/2" if I remember right. I was shooting off a TM Hunter rest but I took that and the sights off to shoot instintive this fall. Arrows are Gamegetter II 2216s with Magnus 2 blade broadheads at 29" draw @ 55 lbs. I saw one guy on the Bowsite who had a Coyote with a overdraw shelf setup that had it screamingly accurate. I never did talk to him but you might be able to find his posts to pick his brain on that setup there.

The bow is loud so I added some rubber Simms limb savers and string leeches to quiet the noise and vibration down a bit. The string I have is the stock string it came with which I had to twist up pretty good to get the brace height I wanted.

I like the idea of a takedown recurve bow, this was my first takedown bow. I know I can find a quieter, better shooting recurve bow out there somewhere. Something all wood with those smooth lines I can run ny hand down and feel the stored energy. Alumium limbs just leaves me feeling cold and weak.