To the bear archery traditional bow enthusiast and to the archery community at large, this book bear archery traditional bows. First, if your bow is all wood, meaning that there is no laminations of any kind, then your bow had to be made before the mass production beginning in 1949. Fred founded bear archery in 1933 which quickly flourished due to his dedication and. The fred bear museum is an integral part of the bear archery manufacturing plant in.
No other bow delivers a higher performance to value ratio than a bear. How adjust draw length on bear bow gone outdoors your. New listingvintage bear first strike compound bow new in box. Powered by h15 hybrid cam technology, this premium bow features an accurate noisefree performance and fires arrows at an incredible 350fps. This is helpful as it makes the draw easier than a traditional recurve bow on the draw, preventing fatigue during hunts or target shooting. Im wondering if there is any info you can give me about this bow, since i know very little, and have no previous archery experience. Also all model bear bows have leather wrapped grips from the late 1930s up to 1959. This greatlooking compact bow throws out an arrow at a hidescorching 315 fps, and its forgiving, accurate, and quiet. If other lubrication is necessary, use white lithium grease or teflon lubricants.
Bear archery authority compound bow package the authority compound bow from bear archery is a whole lot of bow for a little bit of dough. Al has studied bear archery for many, many years and is considered by everyone as the king of information regarding bear archery collecting. Oneida tomcat iii compound recurve bowfishing bow rh bow comes with. Bear archery was not one of the first compound bow manufacturers, but eventually found success with early models like the whitetail hunter.
No real added value to someone that wants a hunting bow, and. I havent watched either of the videos you linked, but i recently bought my first compound bow, a bear charge, and i love it. Your new bear archery compound bow is the finest available. Was looking for a manual for first strike xlr i bought in 1996. Every model bear bow made from 1953 to mid 1972 have the 1953 canadian patent for the working recurve design on the lower limb. Always use a bow stringer to help seat your string properly in the bow s string grooves. The bow and arrow set can be used by left hand users and by right hand users also. Fred bear sold the company to victor comptometer in 1968, but remained the president of bear archery. From the topoftheline bear first strike xlrtm to the ideal bow for a youngster, the bear cubtm, bear archery offers a bow selection that is absolutely unmatched.
Its in very good condition and he would like to get info on value, is it a collector or what. Mar 10, 20 finally had a chance to try out my first compound bow. This bow is previously owned and is set up and ready to hunt. Just remove the stirrup, replace the rail cap with the bear x fell string suppressor, and reinstall the stirrup. And how custimizeable is the draw weight for this bow if at all. The grip of this bow is designed to minimize torque, a task it succeeds admirably at despite its slenderness. It has draw length positions ranging from 15 to 27 inches and can be adjusted with no bow press. No real added value to someone that wants a hunting bow, and is not purchasing it for the fred bear name. Shop our wide selection of bear archery bows and choose from the top brands you trust. How to identify fred bear archery compound bows our pastimes. Bear archery spark youth compound bow set bass pro shops. Just wanted to share some footage of what it actually looked and sounded like running some arrows thro.
Bear strike ready to hunt bow package camo abbey archery. Before shooting, be sure that no part of the bow will strike any. It has been engineered for accuracy, long life, and built with quality and pride. A compound bow is an advanced type of bow that uses pulleys and stiff limbs, rather than bent limbs, to produce adequate force to shoot an arrow. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Bear archery does not recommend the push pull or stepthrough methods as these could result in injury to the archer or damage to the bow. Archery world magazine january 1974 bear archery 1978 tamerlane ii let off 3336% axle to axle 50 and 56 bear archery 1978. From the topoftheline bear first strike xlrtm to the ideal bow for a youngster. Allows the strike to be adjusted to all of its draw length positions without the use of modules and does not require a bow press for draw length adjustments at 1. Bear archery packs performance into a bow without adding to the cost.
To determine the correct string length for your bow, subtract approximately 3 from the overall length of your bow. I dont have any experience with archery, so im sure there are going to be more experienced archers with opinions less favorable than mine both bear and pse make mostly entrylevel bows, and the charge is definitely one of them. Im 510 also, i looked on bear s website, but didnt see anything about replacement parts, in case i need. Each bear bow, no matter how large or small, will be utterly reliable. Bear archery charge compound bow, left hand 183860, bows. Bears secret to this slick bow is their rotating modular cam. The use of safety glasses is recommended with any archery product. A compound bow uses cams and pulleys to assist with the bows draw. The bear x fell string suppressor is a great addition to the bear archery bruzer or torrix crossbows as it quiets noise and reduces vibration. Bear was among the first to draw limbs beyond parallel. Hard to believe its that time of year already, but bear archery became the first major player in the archery industry to unveil its 20 lineup late wednesday afternoon. Adjusting draw weight on bear attitude compound bow. A chronological history 19492015 represents a singular compilation of the chronological history of bear archery traditional bow production through the.
Bear archery compound catalog 2015 by escalade sports issuu. Available add to cart bear archery grizzly recurve bow our price. Bear archery 1977 bear alaskan featured dual needle bearings and micro click adjustment. Bear archery authority compound bow package bass pro shops. Cam and idler wheel bearings do not require lubrication. Mar 27, 2011 lots of collector interest in fred bear bows. Dear customer, bear archery grew out of the life and work of legendary sportsman fred bear. Bear compound bow draw length adjustments, however, can be made without the use of a bow press. More accurate than traditional bows, compound bows are also.
String suppressors, draw lockhandicap release lighted trophy ridge scope with leveler. Fred founded bear archery in 1933 which quickly flourished due to his dedication and passion for archery and the outdoors. They are not designed for use with this compound bow and may cause serious injury. Allen compound bow 1975 allen compound ad 1974 original allen compound patent. Bows 19801989 click photos to zoom archery history. Over the course of the next several weeks, you can expect a slew of additional new bow launches from other brands, but today belongs to bear. Wipe the cable guard periodically with a dry cloth to keep the cable slide running smoothly and free of dust. Bear archery compound bows are designed to be shot using. Can i get the manual for the bear whitetail hunter compound bow. I am new to bow hunting and looking to get my first bow. Strike delivers whisperquiet, vibrationfree forgiveness the finest bow bear have ever brought to market. Bear s secret to this slick bow is their rotating modular cam. Get the best deals on bear factory archery compound bows when you shop the largest online. Draw length is at 29 and bow is shooting at 65 lbs.
Jan 17, 2012 over this deer season i made a broad head switch originally i used the g5 t3 broad head which worked great, a few of the blades on those groadheads got messed up, so i headed to the store to once. Comes with owners manual and dealer instruction book on how to set up bow. We know how much you are going to enjoy your new bow. Draw length must be adjusted to fit the archers arm length and posture. Of course my shooting form technique needs a lot of improvement and i have yet to fine tune the sights. First time shooting compound bow encounter by bear archery. Fred bear strike bow owners manual parts list and hex key.
If you are shopping for a used compound bow or have other needs for knowing the year the bow was produced. Bear archery attack camo compound bow, left 183847, bows. Over the course of the next several weeks, you can expect a slew of additional. Help with old bear hunter compound bow looking for. The bear strike is also available stripped down as a bow only. Bear archery species compound bow right hand 5570 lb 2330 draw. Martin pack rat takedown compound 1987 martin onza 1980s1990s shown above is a special edition gold plated model. Although these bows differ in weight, size, features and draw strength, they do have many parts in common. Bear done deal compound bow includes sight, arrow rest and quiver. Available view options bear archery warrior youth compound bow package right hand 2429 lb.
First time shooting compound bow encounter by bear. Finally had a chance to try out my first compound bow. This is without a doubt the best hunting compound bow in bears line of products, and certainly one of the best bows on the market in 20. Over this deer season i made a broad head switch originally i used the g5 t3 broad head which worked great, a few of the blades on those groadheads got. No other bow achieves this kind of speed at this level of smooth draw. Sep 27, 2012 hard to believe its that time of year already, but bear archery became the first major player in the archery industry to unveil its 20 lineup late wednesday afternoon. Looking for old compound bow manuals page 4 archery talk. Bear strike compound bow helping to sell this for a lady at work.
This auction is for a nice used oneida strike eagle compound bow. This is a patent date only, not the year of the bow. Strike raises the bar again for performance with a 310fps ibo speed. Bear archery 60 kodiak recurve bow 3rivers archery supply. Bear strike an icon of total matched performance made smoothshooting bows synonymous with bear. This is the 2010 bear archery strike rth compound bow. Before shooting, be sure the bow limbs will not strike any. A compound bow uses cams and pulleys to assist with the bow s draw. Bear archery compound bows are designed to be shot using a mechanical release aid, bear archery does not recommend shooting with your fingers.
The 1959 kodiak special was the first bow model to drop the leather grip. As far as adjusting the dw and dl yourself its not too hard on this bow. Gunpowder, which was first introduced by chinese empires in 9th century ad. The archery business begins using the name bear archery company. If you are unsure about your arrow choice, contact your local bear archery dealer or an arrow manufacturer. It has a draw length of 16 24 inch and a draw weight of 812 pounds. There is a lot to like about the bear charge and if youre considering an entry level bow for hunting this fall it would make a great first bow. Bear archery compound bows feature incredible adjustability and customizability for the price paid. Explained clearly in the manual, and it neither adjustment requires a bow press. First bear by jay ledbetter august 25 th 2007, rick horwath, of louies outpost and timber wolf air, flew bob and i in his dehavilland beaver into a remote lake in central ontario, where he maintained some cabins and a couple of small boats. This inner cam system allows the strike to be adjusted to all draw. Archery, or the use of bow and arrows, was developed by the end of the upper paleolithic.
There is a lot to like about the bear charge and if youre considering an entry level bow for hunting this fall it would make a. Available add to cart bear archery grizzly recurve bow. How to determine what year a compound bow was made gone. The ergonomic grip design is a characteristic of bear archery bows, and is applied successfully to this model also. Also have some parts that came with the bow to change pull. On the next eight pages, bear archery presents the finest hunting bows in the world, perhaps the perfect hunting bow for you. I was told that the draw length is 28, which fits me well. Bear archery attack camo compound bow, left 183847, bows at. Bear archery moved manufacturing from michigan to gainesville, florida in 1978. Your bear archery compound bow requires very little lubrication. Check out the deal on bear 60 kodiak recurve bow at 3rivers archery supply this 60 recreation of the classic kodiak features a gloss finish, leather grip, large profile leather strike plate, and a forgiving feather arrow rest. A recurve, after all, shoots a slower arrow than a compound bow. Bear archery grew out of the life and work of legendary sportsman fred bear.
Simply set your draw length and peep height, then sight in. I have hunted with a recurve bow before and this is my first compound bow i want to know what length of arrow would be best, i was thinking about 30 or 31 inch and i know i will use a fixed blade broadhead and what would be the grain weight would be best for this bow 100 or 125 grain weight and i will use this bow for deer hunting. Get the best deals on bear factory archery compound bows when you shop the largest online selection at. A short draw length on a bow used by an archer with long arms can affect the trajectory and overall accuracy of the arrow when fired. The bear archery 1st shot bow set is the perfect accessory that will allow young children to practice their hand at archery target shooting. Shop the most dependable and adjustable compound bows on the market. If you are shopping for a used compound bow or have. A great set for beginning archers, the bear archery spark youth compound bow set provides all the tools a young archer needs to.
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