Need information on a Bear Bearcat...

[joaxe]

Trad Gang peeps,

I am going to be looking at a Bear Bearcat "Glass powered" 45# recurve this afternoon. I need to check it for any possible damage. The seller (private, not **** or anything) is looking for $85 for it. Just wondering if it is worth it. I know the Bearcats were made between 1964-1971 in Grayling, MI.

Thoughts? And what exactly should I be looking for in terms of any damage or problems?

Thanks, peeps!

Joe

[Blackhawk]

Drilled holes turn me off, but should not affect the bow's integrity.  

A slight twisted limb is no big thing to correct, so do not let that bother you too much.  Stress lines/cracks is common, but if not too deep or lifing up, OK.  

I mainly look for delaminations, tip damage, and overall appearance (which could show signs of abuse).  Use a stringer to string it and gently flex the limbs a few times, and eventually get to full draw.  

Price asked is fair, but no bargain, even though the Bearcats are pretty good shooters.

[D.Sheppard]

Those Bear Bearcats may be on the lower end of Bear line of bows but as well as being a decent shooter if you search a little you can find some beauties.

(left,right)) 1964 - 42# and a 1966 - 38#

 

[Hoof]

Sharpe looking set right there Don!  

[joaxe]

Trad Gang peeps,

Well...I pulled the trigger and bought the Bearcat.  I checked the limbs for any twisting and ran cotton balls over them for any splintering/delamination.  I even shot a few arrows through it. All is good...and I haggled it down to $70!

Thanks for the replies on this one everybody!

Joe

[D.Sheppard]

We will need pics ASAP

[joaxe]

Trad Gang peeps,

Here are some pics (hopes this works...1st time doing it).

Joe

 

 

 

 

 

[joaxe]

Hey...how can I get pics to work in a post?

Joe

[joaxe]

How about this?

 http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/1918/bearcat001.jpg

 http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/6493/bearcat002.jpg

 http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/5665/bearcat003.jpg

 http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/6558/bearcat004.jpg

 http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/6050/bearcat007.jpg

[Jack Shanks]

Bearcat & Black cat

Your Bearcat is a 69. Can't tell about the Black cat.

[joaxe]

Or this....?

 

 

 

 

 

 

...and to think that I am a network engineer! Just had to RTFM on posting on the forum.

   

Joe

[joaxe]

Jack,

Yeah, 1969 from the  first digit in the S/N. Thanks and BTW, the cat is a "2005" model.

 

Thanks again, everybody!

Joe