String rubbing the rail and resting behind the marks on rail

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learn2flyfish
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String rubbing the rail and resting behind the marks on rail

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Is this normal? If not, how do I correct it?

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Re: String rubbing the rail and resting behind the marks on

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When you say behind, you mean towards the trigger? Do you have bumpers? If yes, stay about 1/4" off bumpers, and if no bumpers, that line is the minimum brace height mark, stay towards the trigger at least 1/8" from line.
The string should rub the rail also.
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Yes it does have bumpers. Thanks for the info.
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Re: String rubbing the rail and resting behind the marks on

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So the 380 should be 1/4 in. from bumpers?
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Re: String rubbing the rail and resting behind the marks on

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At least 1/8" about two string widths is preferred though. I shoot at 1/8", and 1/4" with the same POI, and speed within 1 FPS. I set mine at 1/4" when I'm hunting, and keeping the bow cocked for hours, if there is a bit of creep, it will not affect my shot!
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