Author Topic: 1963 Bears?? (Read 1136 times)

kadbow · « **on:** December 29, 2011, 05:45:00 PM »

Now I am not a collector (yet) but have always been an admirer of old bear bows. I always thought it would be cool to own/shoot/hunt with a bow that is my age. So I have been looking around a little bit for a little while and just haven't seen much for 1963s. Are they scarce? What would be a good model to look at and shoot and hunt with? Any special place I should be looking? Thanks for any advice.

reddogge · « **Reply #1 on:** December 29, 2011, 06:19:00 PM »

I would opt for the '63 Kodiak dogleg although they are not too plentiful. People seem to hold on to them. Be prepared to shell out $350-400 for one though. Keep your eye out on the auction site and here.

NancyVTAS · « **Reply #2 on:** December 29, 2011, 07:40:00 PM »

Mark- Todd Hill has a great'63 Griz and the cubs are great shooter salso, Todd will sell the Griz. Dick

Blackhawk · « **Reply #3 on:** December 29, 2011, 07:53:00 PM »

Serial # on the '63's seem random to me and if you find one beginning with a "3", it's just luck.

I agree with those who praise them for how they shoot. (If they praise their looks, I'll keep my comments to my self.)

Horney Toad · « **Reply #4 on:** December 29, 2011, 07:58:00 PM »

I have a 42# dogleg Kodiak I'd sell.

OldSkoolArcher · « **Reply #5 on:** December 29, 2011, 09:11:00 PM »

OldSkoolArcher · « **Reply #6 on:** December 29, 2011, 09:12:00 PM »

I have since added 3 or so more since I took those pictures. I have never met a Dogleg I didn't like!!!

Larry m · « **Reply #7 on:** December 29, 2011, 09:27:00 PM »

Bill and Old School
There are some real beauties here! Very Nice...
Thanks

OldSkoolArcher · « **Reply #8 on:** December 29, 2011, 09:33:00 PM »

Larry Thanks! There is only one variation I am missing from the Dogleg lineup. Know where I can find one.... :D

kadbow · « **Reply #9 on:** December 29, 2011, 09:37:00 PM »

Wow, that is quite the line up. After seeing that I am almost afraid to start with Bears, it is obviously addicting.

Larry m · « **Reply #10 on:** December 29, 2011, 10:10:00 PM »

Hi Nick
LOL!!!!!! NO haven't the faintest. BUT I'll keep my eyes open....

Blackhawk · « **Reply #11 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:13:00 PM »

Now I see why you never see one for sale.

Nick, that's an impressive lineup.

59Alaskan · « **Reply #12 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:44:00 AM »

All this talk forced me to action. Highly under rated in performance. If we get a snow before the season's out I think I will hit the woods with this gem.

These are the first six shots taken with this bow in over 6 months

48# 62" Type 2 Dogleg Grizzly. If it weren't for mint green limbs this bow would be a hunting machine...nothing skins can't solve.

OldSkoolArcher · « **Reply #13 on:** December 30, 2011, 03:50:00 PM »

Larry, HAHA. Keep me in mind!

Lon, The one on the far left should look familiar to you!

Jack Shanks · « **Reply #14 on:** December 30, 2011, 03:51:00 PM »

59Alaskan · « **Reply #15 on:** December 30, 2011, 07:35:00 PM »

Great pics Nick and Jack!!

This is really creating an itch for me to find a Kodiak and Type 1 Grizzly.

I'll let you guys fight over the K-Mags...

Jack Shanks · « **Reply #16 on:** December 30, 2011, 08:18:00 PM »

Colin,

Just happen to have an extra Type I Grizzly you can check out the next time you get up this way.

Horney Toad · « **Reply #17 on:** January 01, 2012, 09:53:00 PM »

A lefty mag-55# and a right hand kodiak, 43#.

OldSkoolArcher · « **Reply #18 on:** January 01, 2012, 10:10:00 PM »

That Magnum is beautiful!!!

vintage-bears · « **Reply #19 on:** January 01, 2012, 10:35:00 PM »

One of the best shooting Kodiak's Bear made.

.........Philip

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