How much better than my older compound bows remains to be seen. Also all model bear bows have leather wrapped grips from the late 1930s up to 1959. Not only does it pack easy, it shoots and feels like a dream. Find great deals on ebay for bear archery and vintage bear archery. If you are shopping for a used compound bow or have. The red oak longbow was the first bow that i ever made. Besides being able to protect your phone, it should also be practical. Its fast on the target range, clocking in up to 270 fps, but like any beginner bow, not as high impact as the higher end hunting bows used for large game. For enhanced accuracy, the limbs of this bow are accommodated in place by the back pivoting limb pockets. We put the years new flagship compound bows to the test in our annual fourday grudge match. Martin pack rat takedown compound 1987 martin onza 1980s1990s shown above is a special edition gold plated model.
These bows are the kuma, sole intent, approach, and species. Sep 01, 2016 bear compound bows have come a long way from the traditional roots of archery. Bear archery fisix ffl crossbow package, real tree extra. How to identify fred bear archery compound bows our pastimes. This is helpful as it makes the draw easier than a traditional recurve bow on the draw, preventing fatigue during hunts or target shooting. Vintage damon howatt bow super diablo rare wood compound clx7688m. Noise damping technologies like sonicstops, a string vibration eliminator, and the lock down pocket system, which provides the industryleading risertopockettolimb alignment accuracy. I guess some believe that failing to keep up with the jones makes their old compound bow somehow lesslethal. This one focuses equally strong on both target practice as well as hunting with traditional bows, and has a great section to help you improve your instinctive shooting skills. Shop compound, traditional, and crossbows learn more our 2020 lineup features ultracompetitive bows that up the ante on performance and cant be found anywhere else. Date your bear bow by serial number if it was made between 1965 and 1969.
This is especially true of major newgear purchases. Find the greatest selection of archery equipment, archery supplies and archery products at lancaster archery supply the world leader in 3d and target archery since 1983. Jan 04, 2018 bears 2018 new lineup of compound bows the success of the bear archery moment this past year was not enough for one of the leading compound bow brands. Shop bear archery compound bows, traditional bows, crossbows, and accessories. And as a result, many of us grew up with bear bows in our hands for a good part of.
Sep 27, 2012 as you can see in the video below, bear s 20 lineup includes five new bows, which you can view by visiting the bear website here. Bows of that age really are not worth much in my experience. The company was founded in 1933 as the bear products company in detroit by fred bear and charles piper. A compound bow uses cams and pulleys to assist with the bow s draw. Good luck and good bow hunting during the good old days. Please email with any questions and be sure to check out our other listings.
In a sequel to his book bear archery traditional bows, a chronological history 19492015, jorge l. Get the best deals on bear archery vintage compound bows when you shop the largest online selection at. Bear came to michigan in 1923, when he was 21 years old. Seriously, bear bows were the best marketed bows in the world for over 50 years. A chronological history 19492015 represents a singular compilation of the chronological history of bear archery traditional bow production through the. Select from soft to aggressive cams and quality stainless. Most all of us who grew up in the days before compounds saw bear ads and promotions everywhere we turned. It tillered well, but of course im expert at tillering. Bears takedown design in 1969 was years ahead of its time. I gotta say, after a decade or more of not keeping up on all the latest and greatest stuff, i am bit gearbewildered. Traditional bows for bear archery carroll county times. Their finesse, beauty, and overall high performance are a testament to the bear brand.
Jun 11, 2016 to learn about the history of that old bear bow out in the garage check out jorge coppens new book bear archery traditional bow. Brass coin medallions are on the bows from 1963 through 1970 and gold medallion coins are on bear bows from 1971 through 1972. Bear archery species rth compound bow package dicks. Bear s new flat top cams make their debut on the anarchy and offer a bit more flexibility than some of the other cams in the lineup. It comes in the original container which is marked length52 bow wt. Shop the most dependable and adjustable compound bows on the market. The elite bows are a great bow and are all over the used market in your price range right now because of a falling out with their customer base. Product bear archery fisix ffl crossbow package, real tree extra.
Online shopping for compound bows from a great selection at sports. See more ideas about bear bows, traditional archery and bow hunting. Every model bear bow made from 1953 to mid 1972 have the 1953 canadian patent for the working recurve design on the lower limb. History of fred bear and his archery company and bows. To the bear archery traditional bow enthusiast and to the archery community at large, this book bear archery traditional bows.
The sas rage is great for those that are looking for a more powerful bow to transition to from lower draw weight models. Whether its a case for your traditional bow, stocking up on crossbow bolts, or you want to pay homage to mr. How to determine what year a compound bow was made gone. Bear compound bow white tail hunter 39 string length. Genesis bows original youth bow with six arrows bundle choose your color. The bows are simple to work on, built well, and extremely affordable. Fred bear hunted with this bow almost exclusively until his last hunt. It was written just before bear archery moved to florida, looking back on fred. Vintage bear archery compound bowstringer nos, click to view image album simple and easy to use. For 2012, bear archery has released several new bows that we will be taking a look at over the next few months. Leader accessories compound bow 5070lbs 25 31 archery hunting equipment with max speed 310fps, right handed.
The early grayling bows of 194748 were static recurves called the deerslayer, bush bow and hunter, plus three longbows called the field, rover and ranger. This vintage bear archery bow string was an estate find. Bear s takedown design in 1969 was years ahead of its time. The first number stood for the year of manufacturing.
Covering a span from 1949 1999, youll find a wide range of bear archery items. Jorge coppen photo the compound bow dominates the world of. Compound bow topoint archery package m1, 1930 draw length,1970lbs draw weight,320fps ibo limbs made in usa. The limbs on the anarchy are preloaded like most compound bows. I received some advise from one of the most successful bowhunters at the bow shop i frequented in the early 80s that still sticks out in my mind today. The 1959 kodiak special was the first bow model to drop the leather grip. Golden eagle hunter turbo 1989 bear archery 1984 super brown bear, brown bear and pronghorn hunter. Serial numbers were placed on the limbs of most bear bows, along with the weight and length of the bow.
Its compressed abs limb spans balance, weight and strength to continue the life of the bow. The next book was fred bears field notes, first published in 1976. Jul 12, 2011 date your bear bow by serial number if it was made between 1965 and 1969. The basic information i use to identify the bows of bear archery co. And as a result, many of us grew up with bear bows in our hands for a good part of our lives. Archery hunters and target shooters alike benefit from bear archerys performanceengineered compound bows. Other new bows in the bear lineup are the hyrbidcam method 33 inches axle to axle, 6. Although these bows differ in weight, size, features and draw strength, they do have many parts in common. Vintage and antique bows flinging arrows archery gear. Vintage new old stock bear archery recurve bow string 52 up to 50 lbs grayling description. Old mountain, oneida eagle, ozark, pedago archery, penthalon, pine ridge arch. A chronological history 19492015 represents a singular compilation of the chronological history of bear archery traditional bow production through the bear archery companys full timeline. The new compound bows from bear archery raised hunting. Yet you might have found yourself pinching pennies and doing without.
In effect, bear basically has coflagship bows this year, with offerings for those who prefer twocam bows and singlecam fans. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Shop our wide selection of bear archery bows and choose from the top brands you trust. Bear archery bows are available with specialized constructions for hunters, target shooters, women and youth archers. Compound bows from the 1980s and 90s still get the job done for both hunting large and small game. Fred bear himself with the fred bear knife tin, these items are designed to enhance your bear archery experience. Toparchery archery 56 takedown hunting recurve bow metal riser right hand black lo.
Made with endurafiber limbs for maximum weight adjustability and shooter versatility, the species bow can shoot arrows up to 320 fps and comes with all the trophy ridge accessories you need to begin hunting. This bow from the southland archery supply sas features a 35. Fits all bear compound bows and can be used on most others. For the bear archery traditional enthusiast this book offers a full chronological history 1949 2015 of traditional bear archery bow production not only does this illustrated manual show the bow production from the beginning, it helps reference to any and all archers interested in collecting and dating their vintage bear bows.
This is a patent date only, not the year of the bow. Patent marks are represented with the year the patent was issued and are useful in determining the age of compound bows. Fred bear march 5, 1902 april 27, 1988 was an american bow hunter, bow manufacturer, author, and television host. I think selling a bow that is 12 years old in good shape is a totally different proposition than selling a bow of say 10 years old. Founded by the iconic father of modern archery, fred bear in 1933, bear archery continues to produce legendary bows with the same focus on reliability and technology.
How to make an old bow new again bowhunting realtree camo. Now they may be worth tons of memories, but your memories dont yield much resale value. Id also look at bear flagship bows anarchy, agenda, method, br33, kuma all are great bows and can be had under your budget because they dont hold resale value well. Mussers bows, boats and science channel 12,109 views. Oct 27, 2017 compound bows from the 1980s and 90s still get the job done for both hunting large and small game. Bear 2020 royale compound bow rth ready to hunt 27. To learn about the history of that old bear bow out in the garage check out jorge coppens new book bear archery traditional bow. This legendary but modern design is available in both a and b risers, giving you plenty of versatility.
I made a bowrack out of an old slat and some tool hooks and i am a bit proud of it. We want to take a broad look at three of their models and discuss the best bear compound bow revi. Take to the woods, fields, and mountains in search of wild game with the species compound bow from bear archery in your hand. So, a 5 at the beginning meant it was made in 1965, a 6 was made in 1966, a 7 in 1967, an 8 in 1968 and 9. May 16, 2015 this is just a video about my old compound. Automation did not sit well with grumley, bears principal oldschool bowyer. Select from soft to aggressive cams and quality stainless steel features. Its got a really comfortable grip, the finish on it is pretty good. See more ideas about bow arrows, ads and print ads. Tongtu takedown recurve bow and arrow set adult kit archery hunting shooting target. The old bear compound bow was given to me by my dad, and it was my first compound bow that i ever owned.
Bear compound bows have come a long way from the traditional roots of archery. Coppen has put together a thorough reference book for merchandise produced during the grayling and early gainesville era of bear archery. Bear archery is a manufacturer and marketer of bows and archery equipment located in gainesville, florida owned by escalade sports. Bear archery compound bows feature incredible adjustability and customizability for the price paid.