Author Topic: 1962 Bear 50th Birthday Pictures (Read 4163 times)

cacciatore · « **Reply #21 on:** January 10, 2012, 04:40:00 PM »

I bought this from Marlin 450,thanks.

cacciatore · « **Reply #22 on:** January 10, 2012, 04:42:00 PM »

It is a great shooter!

vintage-bears · « **Reply #23 on:** January 10, 2012, 07:09:00 PM »

Very nice Felix! a 55#r

Love the leathertop!
That's my same setup as well.

...........Philip

Hobow · « **Reply #24 on:** January 10, 2012, 11:54:00 PM »

cacciatore · « **Reply #25 on:** January 11, 2012, 06:45:00 PM »

Philip,whn I found this one I thought: philip's weight!

hayslope · « **Reply #26 on:** January 12, 2012, 11:50:00 AM »

I'm really looking for another 62 (ALWAYS!) in a good hunting weight.

This one is in great shape. I take it along to the shoots for 3-D. Sorry for the lousy photo - can't seem to get rid of the glare.

Barry Rowland · « **Reply #27 on:** January 12, 2012, 07:49:00 PM »

These pics are awesome! Nick that K Mag is absolutely gorgeous....I can't believe it's 50 now. How does it shoot?

Barry Rowland · « **Reply #28 on:** January 12, 2012, 07:50:00 PM »

Love that Woolrich plaid....I live about 45 minutes from the old plant, and used to have the whole outfit. Warm but really heavy.

vintage-bears · « **Reply #29 on:** January 12, 2012, 07:52:00 PM »

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Originally posted by hayslope:
I'm really looking for another 62 (ALWAYS!) in a good hunting weight.

This one is in great shape. I take it along to the shoots for 3-D. Sorry for the lousy photo - can't seem to get rid of the glare.

They are great bows Tony.
What is your ideal draw weight in a 62 Kodiak?

.........Philip

59Alaskan · « **Reply #30 on:** January 12, 2012, 09:02:00 PM »

Here's mine a week ago, doing what they all want to do. Sorry about the strike plate. It's what works for me. I suppose I should at least cut it to make it look better. This one is skinned with diamondback on the back of the bow.

OldSkoolArcher · « **Reply #31 on:** January 12, 2012, 09:12:00 PM »

Colin, Great looking zebra in that window. '62 Grizzlys are one of my favorites!

hayslope · « **Reply #32 on:** January 13, 2012, 09:52:00 AM »

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Originally posted by vintage-bears:
They are great bows Tony.
What is your ideal draw weight in a 62 Kodiak?

.........Philip

Philip

50 - 55# is right in my sweet spot, with 52 to 54# being my ideal! Everything I have is between 49 - 59#............EXCEPT for three 62 Kodiaks in the low 40s (

Someone posted about "what is your dream bow?". Mine would probably be getting my old 62 K back.......in the same condition I sold it in 1982!

I own nothing but vintage Bears and a handful of Dale Dyes anymore. I shoot most of them quite well......but NONE have that "feel" or bring back my best hunting memories like the 62 K. The wood TD grip might fit my hand the best of the old Bears.....the Dyes fit like gloves.....but none of them make me smile like when I'm shooting the 62!

vintage-bears · « **Reply #33 on:** January 13, 2012, 12:38:00 PM »

stay tuned.........Philip

bretto · « **Reply #34 on:** January 13, 2012, 01:10:00 PM »

I'll play along. Here's a 62 Grizzly hanging out.

And a 62 Kodiak Special

And a 62 K-Mag I sold I don't have very good pics. of it but it had some beautiful wood.

I also have a 62 Cub but don't have any pics. of it yet. It's 52@28 and in good shape minus one stress line on the belly.

Great pics. everyone. I hope to kill some rabbits or squirrels before season closes with the Grizzly. It shoots very well for 50 yrs. old.

bretto

vintage-bears · « **Reply #35 on:** January 13, 2012, 04:24:00 PM »

Tony,
My favorite weight has always been 55#.
I draw 29" and all my bows fall into the 57-58# range which is where I like to be.
For now that is......

As I age, I would suspect I will drop down in draw weight.
The first bow in the picture is 52# if you notice.

..........Philip

RLA · « **Reply #36 on:** January 13, 2012, 08:09:00 PM »

I just got my 62 Grizzly off the truck today! It didn't have it's leather grip so I'm working on one, but looks mint in every other way. No stress lines and some sweet grained sight window zebra wood.
This bow came with what looks to be the original blue,green color rug that the catalog shows in 62, a six line strike plate and scary old string.
I'm going to trim on the new leather grip a little more tommarrow, add some color to the leather and glue it down on Sunday, I hope.
So I hope to have some good pic's soon, she's 45#.
Man I'm Excited I got this bow!!!

The flash on my camera hid the gold writing

WOW!!! you guys have some great bows!

59Alaskan · « **Reply #37 on:** January 13, 2012, 09:44:00 PM »

RLA, CONGRATS. I think you'll find that to be an exceptional shooter.

There is this guy here on TG that left this bow at my house. I told him to come get it a week ago. How long do I have to wait until it's legally mine? I'd tell you who it is, but then you'd all know he's crazy for leaving this '62 just hanging around my place.

RLA · « **Reply #38 on:** January 13, 2012, 09:55:00 PM »

Nice! there twins 45# with nice window wood.

59Alaskan · « **Reply #39 on:** January 13, 2012, 10:07:00 PM »

I didn't want to post a buddy's bow but when I saw your window I had to put it up right after. They are very similar. Very nice looking bows, and they shoot better than they look!

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