New Bear Takedown problem!**problem resolved**

[Kenny Henderson]

I pulled the trigger and ordered a new Bear Takedown, UPS dropped it off yesterday, I assembled it and string it up, that’s when I noticed a problem, the string on the upper limb doesn’t even touch the string grooves and the limb is way out of tiller, the string on the bottom limb lays in the groove probably a little too much, I couldn’t figure out what the problem was, I unstrung it and the went to take the limbs off, the upper limb didn’t want to come out of the locator stud, I finally got it off. That’s when I noticed what I “think” may be the problem. I’ll attach a few photos of the bow and “posssible” problem.

[Kenny Henderson]

[Kenny Henderson]

[Kenny Henderson]

lol

[Kenny Henderson]

[McDave]

Yup, looks like upper and lower limbs got reversed.

[Kenny Henderson]

Mcdave, do you think they mixed them up at the factory before drilling the hole for the locator pin? It’s a shame you pay $1030 for a bow and this is what you get. I’ve sent pics to the dealer I bought it from (not a sponsor here). Needless to say I’m not impressed with Bear Archery quality control. Anyone ever had this happen before? The upper hole for the locator pin appears to be scarred up as well.

[beemann]

Feel your pain but this is becoming all to common at Bear.   I waited two years for a limited edition.  When I finally got it I could not get the limbs mounted.  Good luck to ya  they will make it right  but it should not be happening in the first place.   

[twigflicker]

Are the limbs different poundage’s?

Not sure how Bear marks their poundage anymore… but the ?-35 and A-45 would give me pause…

[McDave]

Hard to say where the error occurred.  But since there was some damage to the locator pin holes, I would send it back.

The same thing happened to me once, I think.  But in my case the tiller was so close that it was hard to tell.  But the limbs were reversible, and it shot better with the limbs reversed, so I left them that way.  Later, I was sorry I hadn't sent it back, because it irked me to see the printing upside down when I shot the bow.  But it was close enough that the bowyer might not have agreed that it was upside down in the first place.  Oh well, life goes on.

Twigflicker's idea is worth checking out also.

[Kenny Henderson]

I’m gonna send it back, not sure now if I want a new one or not. Maybe I’ll just stick to shooting my Timberhawks. Oh well.

[Kenny Henderson]

The upper and lower limb are both marked A-45#, B-43#, these are #2 limbs on a B riser.

[twigflicker]

Hummmmm… that first pic looks like a 35 to me…

Which with that weight difference would make them wonky and out of tiller like that…

[woodchucker]

Never had a REAL problem such as this...

However, I have found that the lower limbs seem fit "snugger" than the uppers??

[Kenny Henderson]

Twigflicker….you’re right, I only paid attention to what was marked on the other side of the limb. The “bottom” of the limb IS marked A-35 B-33 and that’s the upper limb, the lower limb is marked on the bottom A-45 B-43, thanks for being observant! At least I know now what the problem is! The upper limb is also the one that has A-58”-45# and B-62”-43#, but turn it over and it’s marked completely different!

[Kenny Henderson]

[Kenny Henderson]

Thanks TradGang!

[twigflicker]

Good deal!  Disappoints me something like that isn’t double checked with Bear’s QC…

[Dave Lay]

I’d sure have a hard time with that . No way I’d order another one. There’s to many great bowyers out there that are committed to a quality product .

[woodchucker]

Just one old woodchucker's opinion....

Yes, there are many great bowyers out there!! However...
How many "Archery Manufacturers" are there out there that make traditional bows???
Most are into the "latest & greatest" and cater to the compound/crossgun crew.

Bear Archery is trying very hard to keep the Tradition in archery, and keep the legend of Fred Bear alive.
I would contact Bear customer service, tell them you recieved a bow with a miss matched set of limbs from (distributor??) and ask them if they could exchange the bow and limbs for a new set??

I would bet good money, that they will have a new set of limbs inspected and fitted to the riser, before shipping it to you. A company like Bear Archery, has a reputation, and they want to keep it.
Things happen in production, and things get missed. Most companies worth their name, will make it right.