Old Recurve String Question

[bergman]

I just got an old Bear take-down re-curve bow, and need some advice on strings. This is a 1970's model, looks in decent shape with very, very minor scuffing on the limbs (almost none), no noticeable limb warping, just some paint peeling off the metal riser. Looks solid, still all together. But I need some strings!

This bow has two poundage statistics on it.

60" - 50#
66" - 48#

Is there any known danger going with the shorter string since it's old?

I prefer the shorter bow length (for going through brush and drawing in tight spaces or low to the ground). The extra 2 lbs is not really the issue. I will be using Dacron strings.