strings

[addo]

I've had a quick search of the various threads concerning strings and don't seem to see too much written about D75,so some advice/opinion would be welcome on the following........

I decided to try 8125 string this morning after using D75 for 9 months.I tried 8125 because of what i've read(mainly on this forum) about it being a fast string.After shooting it in i got to admit to being a bit dissapointed.At 50M my sightmarks were 5mm worse than D75.If that trend continues then at 90M i will have to move my sight in an extra notch,because at that distance i'm already at the bottom of the track using D75.

I'm not sure which string to continue using.The 8125 is less noisy and improved my groups ever so slightly,but the D75 is MUCH faster,giving better sightmarks.I've read threads concerning the "quickest string question" and am surprised that D75 doesn't get a mention.

68" bow.....D75=16 strand.....8125=18 strand.....Been shooting a year,so still a newbie.....shoot 33+ h/c short distances....shoot 37+ h/c longer distance.

Given the info above,would either string give me an advantage when i go for BM

[Good Sir Pete]

perhaps you should try a 16 strand 8125? doesn't seem very scientific compairing a 16 strand with an 18

[addo]

Originally Posted by Good Sir Pete

perhaps you should try a 16 strand 8125? doesn't seem very scientific compairing a 16 strand with an 18

I was thinking the same but it seems to be that 18 strand 8125 is what is recommended for my draw weight(as 16 strand D75 is).Also 16 strand D75 is same diameter as 18 stand 8125.Is diameter an important issue?

[Good Sir Pete]

a 16 strand would certainly be at least a fps faster - there was a detailed thread on here somewhere a while back on the subject - without any loss in grouping. if it's speed you're looking for, i would give it a look-in

[the_bowman]

Why worry about bringing in your sight by a notch?

Surely in archery the best thing to have is better groups??

I am currently using fastflight for my string, but am thinking of changing for next year.

I would happily sacrifice an inward movement of my sight if my groups went from the 7 ring to the 8 ring or better..

Good groups rule !!!!!!!

[archer_thom]

All I can say is that I've used D75 (Thin) for years and found that when I use it I tend to shoot very well.

[addo]

Originally Posted by the_bowman

Why worry about bringing in your sight by a notch?

Surely in archery the best thing to have is better groups??

Good groups rule !!!!!!!

Looks like your right.Shot fita 70M today in a semi gale and got a pb.Had to move my sight down 5mm but better groups.I'll have a go at 90M next session with the 8125 and move my sight in a bit more.Got a feeling you may have sorted my "vertical issues at 90" problem out BM here i come

Is it normal to be fixated with arrow speed when you start getting a bit better ? I forgot that its better to have a slow gold than a fast miss

[rod]

i have noticed in your set up you are using 3-28 acc, thats 500 spine if i am correct, shooting off 38 lb hoyts sounds too stiff, unless your draw is in the 30 inch area.
just a thought.

[addo]

Originally Posted by rod

i have noticed in your set up you are using 3-28 acc, thats 500 spine if i am correct, shooting off 38 lb hoyts sounds too stiff, unless your draw is in the 30 inch area.
just a thought.

You refer to my arrows as 3-28 acc.I refer to them as big fat javelins

Yes they are 500 spine.I got 40+ on my fingers and draw length is 28 3/4"ish (not on a clicker yet ) They are 29 1/2" long.Interesting point you make though,because using D75 i had them tuned ok.I have noticed that when i use 8125 they react a "bit stiff".Rather than retuning button and bracing height,i just cranked the weight up by a 1/4 of a turn and everything is ok again.

I can handle the weight so all is good,but if i couldn't then i think you would be correct in saying that 3-28 are a bit stiff(only using 8125 though)

[addo]

Well........given 8125 a fair go know(2 months).I know i banged on about D75 being faster and was leaning towards this as being the string to go with.Well,you have to try these things for yourself,which i have now done and have decided to stay with 8125.Live and learn,as they say.

A member here recently made me 3 x 8125 strings to the length i think is optimal for my bow,served like a compound string.(no serving around the end loops,just serving up to the loop and string as serving around the loop).This way of serving has made the string more comparable with D75(speed wise) and its quieter and my groups have drastically improved.

My arrows are now a bit stiff but thats irrelavant.I'm getting some new a/c/e's fitted on Monday so i'll be good to go within a week.Just thought i'd update and share what i have learnt.