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Offline sancoon

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Bear recurve
« on: September 13, 2019, 11:22:37 AM »
I was given a bear recurve and wanted to know if anyone out there can help me with brace height. The logo on it says TARTAR. It is 66" 30# , wood with yellow glass front and back. I've been shooting it with 7" brace height. Also under the parented numbers it says Cannada 1953.
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Re: Bear recurve
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2019, 08:57:11 PM »
I've always found an 8-8 1/4" brace a good place on the Bear bows I've enjoyed. Have fun with the new to you bow.
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Re: Bear recurve
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2019, 09:01:35 PM »
I believe the 1953 is the patent date, those old Bears shoot great.
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Re: Bear recurve
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2019, 09:32:38 PM »
Quote from: Tom on September 13, 2019, 08:57:11 PM
I've always found an 8-8 1/4" brace a good place on the Bear bows I've enjoyed. Have fun with the new to you bow.
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Offline Petrichor

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Re: Bear recurve
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2019, 10:18:42 AM »
I love them old bears. I have a 1972 tigercat and love it. I agree with the others, I have rarely shot a bear recurve under 8 inches brace height.
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Offline sancoon

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Re: Bear recurve
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2019, 07:57:52 AM »
     Thanks for the help. I've been a longbow shooter for a long time and shooting a recurve is a new challenge for me. I found this recurve feels really good
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Diamondback venom Custom Longbow #50
Bear Montana #60
John Strunk "The Spirite #56 "
USAF 1960-1980

 Psalm 118:24 “ This is the day that the lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
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