Need experienced opinions please

[longbow565]

I am looking for an older bear recurve. Needs to quiet. Needs to have a low to medium wrist grip. About 60" long. I am not a collector. I just want a stable smooth bullet proof hunting bow. What would you suggest and why. Thanks Tracy

[Fletcher]

Bear Grizzlys are 58", but a great no frills lotta thrills bow.  I prefer the 64 to 67 models, but the 1970+ are still very good.  Most any of the Kodiaks are very good, too altho some will have a high wrist.  Shakespeares are very underrated and less costly to come by.   Howatt/Martin have a few models in your range and they are all very good.

[longbow565]

I have an old shakespeare wonderbow super necedah x32 1975? or something like that. It has a blue stripe running down the riser. Is this a very good bow in comparison?

[Stumpkiller]

I like my Shakespeare Necedah better than my Bear Kodiak Hunter or Kodiak.  It's a peppier bow for the draw weight.

[Steelhead]

The 65,66 kodiaks are very nice and reasonably priced and solid state.They have a medium grip and good mass in the riser.

A 59 or 62 kodiak would be nice as well in 60" and have a medium low grip.Usually a bit pricier than the 65 and 66 kodiaks.

In a low grip the 57 is very nice with its narrow limbs.Its light in the hand.

Most Super Kodiaks in 60" would definatly be worth consideration.The grips are a little bit higher

The Kodiak Hunter has a high grip in my opinion.

[Whip]

I have a 64 Kodiak listed in the classifieds.  Just sent you a PM with the link.  
The '64 is generally considered to be one of the best shooting of the old Kodiaks.

[Bud B.]

When I think low wrist Bears I think of the older Cubs or Alaskans. Dual or single shelf. I'm not sure they were 60" though. I think 62".

Which one was the "Halloween" bow?

My Alaskan dual shelf is whisper quiet. Almost "longbowish".

[longbow565]

Hmmmm I was born in 57. Something to think about

[Bladepeek]

That Shakespeare Super Necadah, IF it meets your specs, is a great bow. I sold a right-hander when I switched to lefty and miss it often. There's no sense in trying to shoot something way over your head in draw weight, or settling for one that is way below what you could be shooting, but that bow is anywhere near your ideal draw weight, I'd hang on tight to it. Just my $.02 worth.

[Sixby]

You described a 57 Kodiak. I have a 57 Kodiak Special in super condition but it is much longer than you want. The Kodiak would do the trick though. Great bows. God bless, Steve

[longbow565]

Thanks all, I think I have set my eye on a 68-69 sk. about55#. I have a bow for sale here. As soon as it sells I will be in the market. Thanks again. ps. my necedah is 44#. Not quite what I am looking for. It shoots good though.

[smokin joe]

The 68 and 69 Super Kodiaks are absolutely classic. If you pick one up you won't be sorry. If you are looking for a bargain, the Grizzly from the early to mid 1970s would be my recommendation.

[Bernie B.]

My '69 Super Kodiak is a great bow and one of my favorites, but if you're looking for a "low to medium wrist grip" this bow may not be the one for you.  It has a high grip, but is very comfortable.

Bernie

[longbow565]

Ok Bernie what do you recommend?

[Sixby]

PM Sent,
God bless, Steve

[LongStick64]

I picked up a 1964 Bear Grizzly that has me shaking my head thinking about how much I have spent to luxury bows only to have a bow costing 250 perform as well or better. Trust me if I could sell off my other bows and fill the rack with Grizzlies I would, and I just might.

[jhg]

Originally posted by longbow565:
I am looking for an older bear recurve. Needs to quiet....

Not 60" but the quietest Bear I have shot is the Super K take down. The shorter ones where louder, but I have not shot them all and my draw is also quite long, which may affect the noise.


Joshua

[longbow565]

Does they takedown system work good I have never been a big fan of a takedown but I have been intrigued by the bear system that doesn't require tools. Is there aftermarket limbs you can get for them. Maybe my mind is not set on a late 60's sk

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Bear still makes limbs as does several other sponsors.

I'm a  big Fan of bear Grizzlies especially the 70's models.

I have  a 60 Kodiak in 60 inches. one of my favorites.  You would be hard pressed to hear it shoot if you were not looking at me.