Author Topic: Bear Takedown limb project (Read 1945 times)

myshootinstinks · « **on:** November 27, 2019, 05:43:18 PM »

I bought a set of #1 limbs intended for the limited edition they put out. The limbs were rejects due to the finish being applied too heavily, consequently the finish “checked” or had fine cracks across the limbs at the working area. I stripped the finish off, made some new black phenolic tips to match my bubinga / phenolic “A” riser, painted the wedges black, then refinished the limbs. What do ya think?

caleb7mm · « **Reply #1 on:** November 27, 2019, 05:46:28 PM »

They look great!!!!

Wudstix · « **Reply #2 on:** November 27, 2019, 05:56:10 PM »

Purdy!!!

OkKeith · « **Reply #3 on:** November 27, 2019, 05:57:40 PM »

Looks fantastic! As good or better than factory.

OkKeith

Ray Lyon · « **Reply #4 on:** November 27, 2019, 06:13:24 PM »

I love a good project. 👍👍. From their standpoint too much labor cost to correct but you scored a nice find. Enjoy!!!

cacciatore · « **Reply #5 on:** November 27, 2019, 06:43:37 PM »

Great job! I have a similar pair of limbs with the finish cracking and partly coming out, what did you use for stripping the factory finish?

myshootinstinks · « **Reply #6 on:** November 27, 2019, 06:50:24 PM »

Quote from: cacciatore on November 27, 2019, 06:43:37 PM

Great job! I have a similar pair of limbs with the finish cracking and partly coming out, what did you use for stripping the factory finish?

220 grit wet paper. Takes awhile, maybe 45 minutes per limb. You can tell fairly easily when you're through the finish and to the glass. Then smooth it out w/ 400 grit.

beemann · « **Reply #7 on:** November 27, 2019, 07:18:33 PM »

Nice work..

PICKNGRIN · « **Reply #8 on:** November 27, 2019, 07:27:39 PM »

Bear needs to hire you!!!!

cacciatore · « **Reply #9 on:** November 28, 2019, 03:01:39 AM »

Quote from: myshootinstinks on November 27, 2019, 06:50:24 PM

Quote from: cacciatore on November 27, 2019, 06:43:37 PM
Great job! I have a similar pair of limbs with the finish cracking and partly coming out, what did you use for stripping the factory finish?

220 grit wet paper. Takes awhile, maybe 45 minutes per limb. You can tell fairly easily when you're through the finish and to the glass. Then smooth it out w/ 400 grit.

thanks

smokin joe · « **Reply #10 on:** November 28, 2019, 09:07:19 AM »

Excellent work.

Orion · « **Reply #11 on:** November 28, 2019, 09:54:18 AM »

Very nice work. How did you manage to paint the wedges black and still let the sides of the back and belly laminations natural? Mask them off? Careful sanding?

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #12 on:** November 28, 2019, 09:58:42 AM »

Those look awesome.

myshootinstinks · « **Reply #13 on:** November 28, 2019, 04:21:09 PM »

Quote from: Orion on November 28, 2019, 09:54:18 AM

Very nice work. How did you manage to paint the wedges black and still let the sides of the back and belly laminations natural? Mask them off? Careful sanding?

Masked them off, not hard to do.

Bully · « **Reply #14 on:** November 28, 2019, 04:25:38 PM »

Your shootin may stink but your finish work is top notch.

stagetek · « **Reply #15 on:** November 30, 2019, 11:21:08 AM »

They look great. Nicely done.

NY Yankee · « **Reply #16 on:** December 03, 2019, 03:18:40 PM »

Looks nice! Natural camouflage

Captain*Kirk · « **Reply #17 on:** December 03, 2019, 03:37:20 PM »

Beautiful job!

Heat · « **Reply #18 on:** December 03, 2019, 04:37:00 PM »

Thanks to a PM from myshootinstinks on a different site, I'm going to try to do something similar. Been looking for a set of limbs with the bubinga wedges but kept striking out. These are going to look even better once I get the wedges painted. Thanks again Doug!


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