by Geezer Tue Jun 23, 2015 7:43 am
Geezer here, concerning prod angle and pushpin locks. It really depends on prod shape and how how you're mounting it. If you use one of the standard metal prods thru Alchem, Slowbows or Darkwood Armory, I recommending setting the top of the prod about 3/8 (9mm) below the top of the stock and either mounting it square (no forward pitch)or at most @ 5 degree forward pitch. That should get you a tiny bit of down-pressure on the string. It doesn't really matter much whether you use a push-pin/notch lock or a roller lock. A tiny bit of down-pressure on the string will cost a little power, but it makes your bow quieter, and will reduce the chance of string- hop over the bolt's butt at release. Of course mounting a string-snubber over the lock will also help greatly, but that's another question entirely. Have fun stormin' da castle. Geezer.