Bear TD

[The Whittler]

What was the reason Fred used his take down system ( latch) instead of the bolt system. I know it would be faster but the bolt system would be less chance of something going wrong. Thanks guys.

[Blackhawk]

I believe Fred wanted a strong and dependable TD system that could be used without tools.  Speed was probably not a factor, but simplicity was.  

Keep in mind that practically all limbs are interchangeable with any Bear riser.  My guess is that something going wrong with the system is no more common than the bolt system.  

It's been around almost 50 years without any major changes and has been proven to my satisfaction to be the best.  

OK, I'm guilty...I like Fred's stuff.

[shreffler]

I believe it was simply because it was a tool-less design. Fred didn't want to tote bolts and allen wrenches around every continent with him while hunting big game all over the world, much higher chance of losing one of your components then.

And I really don't think there is less chance of something going wrong with a bolt system. The entire basis behind the latch system was that not only was it just as reliable as using a bolt system, but that it was convenient as well.

Fred wouldn't have put out/used a product that he didn't believe was a superior design in every way.

[Blackhawk]

Correct shreffler.

Fred tested this design quite extensively and worked out any problems before offering it to the pubic.

It was a winner then and still today.

 

[Pine]

You also can't drop bolts .

[David Mitchell]

Originally posted by Graps:
You also can't drop bolts .

I can drop them!  Not good when you are 1000 miles from home and lose one of those suckers.  I haven't but know how well coordinated I am.  

[The Whittler]

Thanks guys I was just wondering. I tried one for a while and they sure are easy to use.

[mooshkat]

The best td system there is! Fred definitely had a winner there.

[stagetek]

If memory serves, the original ad's for the bow were "Tool less design". And, the speed it could be put together or taken apart. It's certainly stood the test of time.

[myshootinstinks]

The Fred Bear TD is becoming my go-to bow. I've owned most of the high end 3 piece TDs using bolts and I'm sticking with the Bear. I have a newer "a" riser and two sets of limbs, one of them about 20 years old and they fit the new riser like a glove. I only wish I'd tried the Bear a long time ago, it would have saved me a bunch of money.

[zepnut]

Cannot go wrong with the Bear TD. A B C risers
Number 1 2 3 limbs for lengths from 56" to 70"

[cmh]

Originally posted by Blackhawk:
Correct shreffler.

Fred tested this design quite extensively and worked out any problems before offering it to the pubic.

It was a winner then and still today.

     

Tell me more about that A riser on the right..... Dk green or black. That's sharp  

[Blackhawk]

The bow on the "right" is a B riser and one of the last of the green stripe bows made in Gainesville, FL shortly after Bear's move in the late 70's.  This bow was probably made in the late 1980's.

The A riser on the left is the "red stripe" dymondwood from 2011 and the B riser in the middle is the bubinga version of 2012.

[cmh]

Don't ask me what I typed "A"...... One of those nights lol. All three are great looking but that green stripe is a looker  

[3Under]

I would like to get a bolt for the single bolt bow quiver(my TD Bear green stripe). It has a 1/4" by 20 thread with a knurled head 1/2" dia. Does any one have one they would be willing to part with?   :confused:

[Roy from Pa]

Love mine.. Bought it new in 1972.

   

 

[Sarge5706]

At one time Bear did make a Hunter Take Down with the bolt system.  I own one. And will post pictures if I can figure out how.