Swamphunter Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 I shoot a 2006 Mathews Switchback XT set at 66lbs and have a 28.5 draw length. I shoot a whisker biscuit and my arrows are cut to 27 1/4". I shoot 100 gr points, and use a release. I am considering using a string loop, but was not sure of the benefits or negatives of shooting one. What will it do for my anchor point/ arrow length?? As best as I can figure the arrows will not be affected as the string position will remain the same, just me release hand will be a half in or so further back...string should be the same correct?? How much will a string loop affect my FPS?? Will it change my tuning?? I also shoot a tubeless peep (G5 meta peep), that is currently adjusted so that it comes into perfect eye alignment as is. Will the string loop cause this to be off if the loop spins at all?? Sorry for so many questions... I really want the most I can get out of my bow as set up for a hunting application. Thanks Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Re: String loop for bows?? Yea or Nay.... Should be all the same and i dont think it will affect your FPS to much at all. Might lose just a few due to it being on the string. Im not expert tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: String loop for bows?? Yea or Nay.... As light as it is, I think you may lose 1-2FPS. As for the loop, if it ever got in a position to where it wasn't lined up, you can twist the loop so that when you draw, the peep will rotate and bring it back in line. I shot a loop this year, and really didn't see a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: String loop for bows?? Yea or Nay.... Yea from me. Shot a loop for years. Won't go back to off the string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: String loop for bows?? Yea or Nay.... Loop here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: String loop for bows?? Yea or Nay.... Cool....I used to shoot one on my PSE, but for whatever reason, did not put it on my mathews when I set it up and I was wondering if it would change much. Mainly concerned with the length of the arrows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: String loop for bows?? Yea or Nay.... Arrow length won't change beause they still will hook to the main string. What will change is your draw length will increase 1/2" or so. As long as that increase doesn't throw your posture off and make your shooting less accurate, then all should be well. If it throws your posture off you may have to get your draw length taken down 1/2" in size to accomodate the string loop. In that case your arrow length would possibly change. So, I'd say put it on and try it that's all you really could do. If it makes your draw length too uncomfortable for you to shoot several rounds of arrows at a target because it makes you extend your arm backwards more then I'd say look into a draw length change if you really want to use the loop. Otherwise I know a lot of archers that use loops and they don't effect the ability for the bow to kill a deer in any noticable way. The most it'll do is take a few FPS away that the no-tubing peep gave you back. As far as the peep line up this should actually help you a bit with the no tubing peep I was told to have a string loop. When the string on your bow twists or stretches (they all do eventually even pre-stretched strings) the loops will aid you in adjusting for that to keep your peep lined up correctly by twisting the loop it to one side or the other on your string forcing the string to line up center on your peep when you draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: String loop for bows?? Yea or Nay.... Shoot a loop and have been for years, works great and my pro shop got me into them. Would feel different shooting off the string if I went back to that set-up. I just have the loop too, no brass nocks in place. Pro shop just tied it in place and it stays in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: String loop for bows?? Yea or Nay.... Shoot with a loop. I can't think of any disadvantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: String loop for bows?? Yea or Nay.... Use a loop here Ken, on my bow and put one on the wifes bow as well. Afraid I might have lost a little speed with the whisker biscuit though. My bow does not seem to be shooting quite as flat at 30-40 yards as it was with the rest I had before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowtech Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: String loop for bows?? Yea or Nay.... i shoot with a loop.... never had a problem with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Re: String loop for bows?? Yea or Nay.... Loop it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Re: String loop for bows?? Yea or Nay.... I'm LOOPY too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Re: String loop for bows?? Yea or Nay.... Swamp, I shot my release right off the string for years, then I bought a new Switchback back in the fall of 2005 and decided to try a string loop on this bow. Can't really tell which method is more accurate, because I shoot the same. But, if your shooting a very short ATA bow, a string loop would be more forgiving, less arrow pinch at that extreme angle. But if not, either method works very well. I shoot a Scott Mongoose release, and it never did any damage to my serving. I personally feel that there is less chance of anything to go wrong with shooting off the string VS with a loop. Just one less thing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Re: String loop for bows?? Yea or Nay.... Loop It! There's less chance of you torqueing the bow string in the heat of the moment. The arrow is released on a level flight path. Once you become comfortable with the minor change in anchor point you wont notice it. When tied correctly they wont slip and your peep sight will be where you need it to be at full draw. Arrow length could be shortened slightly but be careful to ensure that you are not too short and still "pulling against the wall" of the Bow while at full draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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