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Author Topic: 1970 Bear take down  (Read 1634 times)

Online ashlandjack

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1970 Bear take down
« on: February 20, 2022, 10:45:10 AM »
I have an around 1970 bear take down that I purchased when I was about 15 years old. I have come all the way around to shooting it again.
Is there someone that sell any parts for these? I am in need of the adjustable side plate. thanks Jack

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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2022, 01:10:54 PM »
There is a guy, Monty Dunaway that sells Bear TD stuff. I have his email link on my desktop but, not here on the iPad. If someone else doesn’t post it here today I’ll get it to you later.

Is that a Mag or wood handle?
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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2022, 01:36:32 PM »
You know we really should see this bow.  We like pics of bear takedowns....  Please :pray:

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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2022, 02:24:13 PM »
Here’s Monte’s contact info and items he makes…
TGMM - Family of the Bow
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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2022, 03:40:01 PM »
Wow That is great, thank you very much. The bow is in awful shape to look at. I painted it over 50 years ago and mag. handle finish chipped up. But it still shoots as good as any bow I have owned through the years. Give me a little time and it will shine again.  Thanks again, Jack

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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2022, 03:43:47 PM »
Yes, it is a mag. I had to buy it about 1970 maybe.

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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2022, 03:46:40 PM »
Will post a before picture as soon as my daughter can take one my flip phone won't do the job.

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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2022, 07:15:23 PM »
You can strip it with”Aircraft Stripper “. I got it at Home Depot. Get a pair of real rubber gloves as well. Stuff will take off skin but it works fast and easy clean up. I had one done using Ceracote like on rifles. The other I had painted by a car restoration guy. Be careful removing those tiny screws, magnesium strips real easy. Finding screws for new threads a pain. Ask me how I know. IMO the best old metal riser out there

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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2022, 08:10:38 PM »
Thanks for the advice M60gunner. Do you use a rag and just wipe it off or does it need to soak? Will it damage the original finish?

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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2022, 08:28:10 AM »
You may want to consider getting it dipped. There is a guy in Blair, WI. that does an excellent job.

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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2022, 12:34:34 PM »
That is nice. Do you have any contact info?
Thanks 

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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2022, 01:05:19 PM »
Stagetek that is nice.  sweet.

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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2022, 02:33:32 PM »
R A Hoffer is the company. I've had several thing done by them. Very fast turn a round time, and a lot of choices.

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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2022, 05:58:11 PM »
Thanks again

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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2022, 06:31:12 PM »
Did you have to prep the riser or do they do it?

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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #15 on: February 21, 2022, 06:52:57 PM »
I did some sanding, smoothed it all out. You will have to take everything off of it. I also had a set of #3 limbs dipped with the same pattern (Real-Tree Xtra Green) and I masked the red tips. If you decide to get it dipped, call them and talk to Randy. He will tell you everything you'll need to do. A very nice company to deal with.

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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #16 on: February 21, 2022, 07:06:16 PM »
I am going to do it this summer Thanks. Do you shoot your Mag off the shelf?

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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #17 on: February 22, 2022, 02:14:28 PM »
Yes. I shoot all my bows off the shelf. Good luck with yours. Those Bear Mags are great bows, well worth restoring.

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Re: 1970 Bear take down
« Reply #18 on: February 22, 2022, 08:05:18 PM »
Thanks to all of you I will post a pic when it is done. Would have no idea where to look for help with out all your help.

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