What is Dacron B50?

Brownell B50 Dacron Bow String Material 1 lb Description Brownell B-50 Dacron waxed bowstring material is a polyester composition. Ideal for older recurve bows or compound bows with steel cabling. If you are not sure if your limb tips are reinforced, it is always recommended to use B-50 Dacron.

What is the difference between B50 and B55 string?

“They are both 100% polyester fibers with the only difference being that the B55 strands are slightly smaller in diameter than the B50 strands and that the only reason for and benefit of the B55 strands being slightly smaller in diameter….and the way that came about was…as replacement string material for pre-fast- …

How many strands of B50 are there?

12 strand
The most commonly used number of strands is 12 strand B50 string , which provides a balance between size, weight, strength, and nock fit. Bigger 14 strand B50 strings are mostly used on heavier bows as well as where the extra weight of the bowstring acts as a slight damper to make shooting more consistent.

What were old Bowstrings made of?

Bow strings most frequently were made of sinew (animal back or leg tendon), rawhide, or gut. The Dakota Indians also used cord made from the neck of snapping turtles. Occasionally, plant fibers, such as inner bark of basswood, slippery elm or cherry trees, and yucca were used.

Is B55 a Dacron?

BCY B55 dacron string material is a top choice for traditional longbow and recurve bow strings because of its durability and ease of use. B55 is 100% polyester with characteristics similar to other dacron materials but with better durability and lower stretch.

How much does B55 string stretch?

Registered. If you make your own strings you should take into account that B55 stretches about 5 to 6 inches. B50 stretches about 4 inches.

How many strands do you need for a 50 bow?

I use 12 strand for under 50; 14 for 50-60; 16 for anything above.

What is the difference between recurve and longbows?

While traditional longbows have that classic letter D shape, recurve bows curve back away from the archer at the tips of the bow’s limbs. Because of the unique shape of the recurve bow, more power is directed into the arrow – causing recurve bows to shoot both faster and with more power than most longbows.

What does Amo mean on a recurve bow?

Archery Manufacturers Organisation
The industry has a standardised method of measuring arrow length, and you will often see this referred to as AMO Length. AMO stands for Archery Manufacturers Organisation. This is the method where a measurement is taken between the groove of the nock and the front end of the shaft.