Unfortunately that is the way it is Blackstick. Bear has been behind on all of there upper end bows for years. They have far fewer employees in the Traditional side than they need and finding good help is a real struggle. Coupled with finish and glass issues, it's a wonder they have shipped as many as they have. BigJim
If I could have justified it I may have ordere one. But am not a TD fan as much as a SK person. Bad glass, bad fit, equals no pride in workers work.
Oops, Yooper. I should have read, or at least remembered, the serial numbers. The one that went for more than the new price on the auction site was #179. Obviously, the person who bought it likes it, too.
I gave up on the bear takedowns , two bad “A” handles and seven sets of limbs that did not fit correctly or did not fit at all ! Its a shame cause I have seen others with older perfect bear takedowns.