BCY B55 Bowstring Material, Gunmetal, 1/4 lb.
BCY B55 is a durable 100% polyester bowstring material with minimal stretch, ideal for recurve bows and traditional designs. This 1/4 lb. spool offers excellent performance for DIY string builders.
BCY B55 Bowstring Material
The BCY B55 represents a proven choice for archers who build their own bowstrings or prefer traditional equipment. This polyester-based material delivers the durability and consistency that serious archers demand.
Key Features
- Material Composition: 100% polyester construction
- Low Stretch: Minimal elongation under load for consistent performance
- Durability: Enhanced longevity compared to traditional Dacron
- Color: Gunmetal finish
- Quantity: 1/4 lb. spool
Recommended Applications
BCY B55 is the preferred choice for recurve bow strings, where its low-stretch characteristics provide reliable arrow flight and consistent grouping. It also works well on traditional longbows and older compound crossbows without reinforced limb tips.
Building Your String
BCY recommends using 12 to 16 strands for recurve bow construction, depending on your specific bow's draw weight and design. This material is ideal for archers who prefer to build custom strings tailored to their equipment and shooting style.
Whether you're maintaining vintage equipment or building strings for traditional archery, BCY B55 delivers the performance characteristics serious archers expect.
Features
- 100% polyester
- similar to dacron but with better durability and lower stretch
- primarily used for recurves. can also be used on older compound crossbows and traditional bows without reinforced limb tips.
- recommended strands: 12-16 for recurves
- approximate feet per pound waxed: 4,300
- available in colors: black, buckskin, cedar, dark brown, flo green, flo orange, green, gun metal, kiwi, md brown/tan, olive, red, rootbeer, royal blue, silver
