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Offline fflintlock

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1966 Grizzly
« on: February 19, 2007, 03:27:00 PM »
I asked this over in the "shooter's Forum", maybe this would be the better place ?
 Does anyone know what the factory set the brace height for, on this bow ?
58" 42#
Also, can anyone give a pall park figure on it's worth, I don't want to sell it, just wandering. I paid $7.00 at a yard sale in Pa. about 17 years ago.
Thanks,
Jerald
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Offline ckruse

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Re: 1966 Grizzly
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2007, 04:40:00 PM »
Brace height 7-8". They are worth what someone will pay. The Grizzly's don't bring as much as some of the others, but do pretty well depending on condition, etc. Suffice it to say you got your $7.00 worth! CKruse
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Re: 1966 Grizzly
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2007, 04:52:00 PM »
Thank you.
Is that measurement from the inset of the grip, or at the backend of the shelf ?
Jerald
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Re: 1966 Grizzly
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2007, 06:33:00 PM »
Deepest part of the grip. CKruse
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Re: 1966 Grizzly
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2007, 08:51:00 PM »
Thank you sir !
Jerald
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Re: 1966 Grizzly
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2007, 10:27:00 PM »
The '66 Grizzly is one of the better ones according to Joe St. Charles.  I picked up one at NW Archery about 10 years ago in 55# and in excellent condition.  Joe indicated the limb design of the 1966 made it one of the fastest ones that Bear made.

They ARE great shooters and one of the best values out there.  Most Grizzlies seem to go from $100-$200 bucks, depending on poundage and condition.

Needless to say, I had to pay more than $7 for mine.
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Re: 1966 Grizzly
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2007, 11:18:00 AM »
I love shooting mine, it's so smooth, just an overall nice bow to shoot. It's in real fine shape too. The $7.00 was deffenitly a steal. I do wish it was little heavier in poundage though. I'm getting a new string made for it, my son is going to use it to hunt with. I'm in the process of getting it set up for him to use now.
 I appreciate all of the help from you folks.
Thanks !
Jerald
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Re: 1966 Grizzly
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2007, 11:56:00 AM »
FLINTLOCK

Bring it to the Georgia State Traditional Championship this year.  I will let you double your money on it.
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Re: 1966 Grizzly
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2007, 03:16:00 PM »
Yea, RIGHT  ;)   ;)  ha ha ha ha ha !
Jerald
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Re: 1966 Grizzly
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2007, 02:18:00 PM »
OK

Bring it to the Flint Knappin event and I will let you triple your money
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"Don't worry about tomorrow.  If the sun doesn't come up in the morning, we will play in the dark" - ME

The most important part of your hunting setup is the broadhead.  The rest is just the delivery system.

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Re: 1966 Grizzly
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2007, 04:06:00 PM »
Oh, I'll bring it along, but there won't be no money changing hands   ;)
Jerald
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Re: 1966 Grizzly
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2007, 12:51:00 AM »
What was the longest length of that model?
I disremember   :bigsmyl:  
more lately
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Re: 1966 Grizzly
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2007, 07:21:00 AM »
The Grizzly was a 62" bow until 1964. It went to 58" from 64-67. In 1968-70 it was 56". It returned (and remains) at 58" in 1971. I'm glad my head is full of such useful knowledge!   :knothead:  CKruse
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Re: 1966 Grizzly
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2007, 09:00:00 AM »
I went to this website someone posted:
 http://www.fredbear-online.com/bows/
 It showed my year bow as grey glass only, same exact bow, but my glass is green.
serial #- 6P4541 58" 42#  gold medallion on riser
Now I don't know what to think. My camera is doing some weird things, I'll try an post a photo later.
Jerald
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Re: 1966 Grizzly
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2007, 10:21:00 AM »
Your glass color may look green due to yellowed finish. It's really common on these old bows. It's also not unheard of to see some variance in glass colors amonst a certain model or year. Your bow is a 1966. CKruse
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Re: 1966 Grizzly
« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2007, 01:58:00 PM »
Here are a few photos

 
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