Damon Howatt Hunter Recurve string and brace height question.

[Jmoe324]

Hello,

I own a Damon Howatt Hunter recurve AMO 58" at 42#.  For any of you that own this bow length, what string length are you using and what brace height do you recommend?  I could not find any information on this bow for brace height and max draw length.  Thank you.

John

[Wudstix]

I'm thinking that at AMO 58" the bow is not a Hunter, perhaps Mamba.  My Howatt Hunter liked 7 1/2" brace.  Manufacturer recommended 7 1/4-8"

[Jmoe324]

Hello,

It is a 58" Damon Howatt Hunter recurve.  From what I found on line they made 62" and 58" Hunters in 1977.  It looks like the 62" ones were more popular.

John

[Wudstix]

Excellent, not a Howatt expert, good to learn that.   I would think the specs for the Mamba would work on a 58" Hunter, as well.  I had a 1964 model.

[Jmoe324]

I will give that 7 1/2" brace height a try and see what happens.  Thank you very much for your advice!

John

[Wudstix]

Howatt recommends 7 1/4-8" for brace on 58" Mamba, very similar to brace for DHH 62"(7 1/2-8 1/4").

[Jmoe324]

Hello,

On your 58" Mamba, how long is your string?  Do you use endless loop or Flemish?  D50 or D55 string?  I was wondering if D55 would be OK to use on vintage bows from the 1960's and 70's.  Thank you.

John

[Wudstix]

Should be fine, but I wouldn't use any low stretch fast flight.

[Benoli]

If done right there. Should a picture of Martin's catalog (on-line) of the specs you're looking for.s