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Author Topic: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.  (Read 757 times)

Offline Bud B.

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Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« on: March 18, 2016, 06:40:00 AM »
I have always wanted a Bear Takedown. Preferably a Grayling model, but getting a second mortgage is not in my plans, so, I have been looking for an affordable one for a while. I found one locally, but it was RH. I pondered on it and thought I'd give it a try anyway since I have been shooting some of those wrong handed bows. The good thing is it had Grayling limbs with it.

I took it home and wiped it down. I strung it and grabbed a 45lb spined wood arrow. After shooting it just a few shots at short range I have decided I need to find a lefty as well. Man what a quiet recurve. Fred Bear did us all a favor with this TD system. I can see why the factory can get backlogged in production of this bow. This handle is a mid 90s Gainesville version. Although not mint, it sure is nice and the overall weight of the bow contributes nicely to its performance.

Thank you, Mr. Bear.

   

   

   

   

   
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2016, 07:17:00 AM »
Nice find, I hope you find a lefty.

I'm like you, I'm hoping to find one somewhere thats affordable.
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2016, 07:37:00 AM »
I bought a brand new b mag in 1984 still in the box. Had the same limb specs as yours!

Traded em to Todd Smith, still regret it!

Love them Fascor limbs, too!

Enjoy Bud    :thumbsup:
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2016, 08:24:00 AM »
I like that one have a few myself and thats what I shoot the most! Guy can get a little crazy with collecting them if he doesn't watch himself.
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2016, 09:25:00 AM »
I only have three Bears. I picked up two Black Bear bows at low poundage I got cheaply. I won a Royal Safari at a TBOF event. One Black Bear is 30# and the other is 35#. The longbow is 40#. Maybe in a few years the grandson might like them. Both recurves are Grayling models. So far, I haven't gotten hooked on Bear bows, but I must admit they do interest me a whole lot, even though I am a dire hard ASL guy.
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2016, 09:44:00 AM »
I like all bows, for the most part, Sam. But the vintage bows, particularly the Bears, have struck a chord with me since my youth. The problem with Grayling TDs is many folks like'em and collect'em. The Graylings are out of my reach. The Gainesville bow handle was affordable and is quite nicely built. I have seven ASLs. The rest are a variety with Bear recurves making the bulk of the collection. I just had no idea how much I would like the Bear TD.
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2016, 10:43:00 AM »
They are great shooter accurate and quite, if you can upgrade with some after market limbs you'll love it even more.
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2016, 10:58:00 AM »
That's a real nice one! I've wanted one for a couple years now. Hope I can find a good deal on one. I think everyone who likes Bear bows ought to have a take-down.
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2016, 02:47:00 PM »
Great find Bud!Enjoy it.
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2016, 03:38:00 PM »
Hey Bud, Your going to have a lot of fun with it.
I got a pretty good deal and picked up  a newer redstripe B handle in January.  I'm liking it a lot. It is a great all around bow design and balances various attributes to shoot really consistently.
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2016, 05:58:00 PM »
Congrats.... I just got my hands a my first Bear Takedown and I relly like it.... Until now I only shot ASL's....

I hope I have not been converted....Could end up being expensive  :)

Cheers
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #11 on: March 21, 2016, 04:04:00 PM »
Congratulations!  That's a nice set of limbs too!
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2016, 09:33:00 AM »
Can't go wrong with a Bear takedown.
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2016, 11:37:00 AM »
Bud, I have been a longbow shooter for a long time (ASL style bows) but Bear has made me more of a recurve shooter than I have been in years. I do understand your fondness for the Bear TD--best TD system ever devised in my opinion.
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2016, 11:51:00 PM »
What do these risers typically go for in price?  I'd love to find an A Mag. even if its in rough shape.
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #15 on: March 27, 2016, 10:13:00 PM »
Well Bud" I will say you are now hooked, I got my hands on my first greenstripe T/D and have not looked back, with any luck this year I will buy a new two tone riser. I had and sold to my dismay a mag A handle and another greenstripe T/D. I will not sell any more only add to my collection.I have said it before I am a Big BEAR fan.
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #16 on: March 28, 2016, 07:21:00 PM »
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #17 on: March 28, 2016, 07:30:00 PM »
Enjoy!
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #18 on: March 28, 2016, 07:32:00 PM »
That A Mag arrived about 40 minutes ago  ;)  Nicely acquainted already  :thumbsup:
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Re: Scored a Bear TD. Now I'm hooked.
« Reply #19 on: March 28, 2016, 07:59:00 PM »
Nice!  No. 2 grip and what limbs?
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