I posted this in the powwow too.
..just thought some others with good info may hang out here.
Hey gang.
I'm having an old Herter's 64" 45# recurve sent to me.
Do any of you know about what the brace height should be on it?
I imagine the string should be 60"...but if that's wrong please let me know.
I'd be interested to know anything you'd like to share..model name etc.
I've attached the only picture I have of the bow..which I know isn't the best.
Thanks for any and all help. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
John
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/gkzsv62jlesgxdxym6wc.jpg)
Later Herters bows usually state string length on sticker along with model etc. Yours may be covered with camo paint but can easily be taken off with a little nail polish remover.
I'm sure hoping that sticker is still there.
I had a 46" perfection and the sticker was very informative.
I'm hoping I can find the numbers on it too.
I can't remember the "code" but if memory serves the numbers on the bow tell the date and number of the bow that day..or month maybe.
do you happen to know what type of finish was used on those bows.
I have quite of supply of different solvents and would like to remove the paint without stripping the clear.
Thank you :thumbsup:
HEY!
Just found out the serial number is...
k620974038
K= Sitka(most of the time)
62=62" (which I'm fine with)
09=September
74=1974
038=thirty eighth bow that month.
I've only found 1 picture of the sticker of a 62" sitka on the web.
That sticker called for a 56" string.
Can any of you confirm this by chance?
Thank you :thumbsup:
WELL...
Found out it was listed wrong.
By the sticker on the bow and the serial # it's a 62" sitka that takes a 56" string.
Thanks for the help guys!
If I remember correctly, the Herters bows had a 9+" brace height. I had one and gave it to my son in law. A 62" bow with a 56" string should yield a high brace height so it looks like you are on track with your infomation.
thanks