Author Topic: Bear Replicas? (Read 682 times)

Gil Verwey · « **on:** April 26, 2009, 02:37:00 PM »

Is there anyone out there building Bear replica bows like John Mc Cullogh was doing a while back?

Thanks
Gil

2treks · « **Reply #1 on:** April 26, 2009, 05:45:00 PM »

John still is making the 59'er. Awesome bow.
517-626-6365
I hope to have my repro done this summer.

bowhawk archer · « **Reply #2 on:** April 26, 2009, 06:08:00 PM »

Vintage Works

Cody Roiter · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2009, 06:30:00 PM »

Well guys there not true Replicas. the word Replica mean the same and from what I have seen there close very close but there are the little things that dont make them as close as they could be.. From some of the Replicas I have see and shot the riser's are not the same some are longer some are shroter.... The Limbs are to wide. the string groves are not as long as the true 59...
P.S I am not saying any thing bad about the bowmaker or the Replicas there just not the same as the real 59..
But Like I say the people who do make the Replicas do a very nice job on them.. I would own and shoot one....

JM101 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 27, 2009, 01:49:00 PM »

Check with Chad Holm @ Holmmade Traditional Bows. He used to make some and I think he still will for orders.

Burnsie · « **Reply #5 on:** April 27, 2009, 07:44:00 PM »

I'd love to see someone make a 1968-69 Super Kodiak replica with todays more stable materials to eliminate all the stress lines they are known for. 48" Super Mag would be coo too.

The Great Jashu · « **Reply #6 on:** April 27, 2009, 10:08:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Burnsie:
I'd love to see someone make a 1968-69 Super Kodiak replica with todays more stable materials to eliminate all the stress lines they are known for. 48" Super Mag would be coo too.

I think the Super K reproduction Big River makes is exactly that.

Gil Verwey · « **Reply #7 on:** April 27, 2009, 10:18:00 PM »

I am in touch with Vintage Works and I am going to contact Big River. Vintage works is in the process of building a form for the Kodiak and makes a beautiful 59er. I would realy like to get a 67 - 69 Super Kodiak or replica.

My first hunting bow, that was bought new, was in '68 and was a Kodiak Magnum. I couldn't afford a Super Kodiak and wanted one since. I think it is about time. My second new recurve was a Bear Kodiak takedown bought new in 1980. I am sorry I sold that bow. As I get older I get a little nastalgic I guess.

Thanks for the info.
Gil

jwingman · « **Reply #8 on:** April 28, 2009, 06:53:00 AM »

Anybody have a phone number or contact information for Vintage Works? Thanks jwingman

JCJ · « **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2009, 07:01:00 AM »

The Big River is a close copy of the 1968 Super Kodiak. If you know any left handed shooters, Lamont Granger at the Footed Shaft has a used one right now.

Tom Phillips · « **Reply #10 on:** April 28, 2009, 07:36:00 AM »

You might want to give ED HOLCOMB # 413-274-3765 a call he builds a version of 59' Kodiak and is an accomplished bowyer and does beautiful work.
He is located in Western,Mass.
I believe TRAP a Trad member posted a pic or 2 of one of Ed's bow in Collector section.

d. ward · « **Reply #11 on:** April 28, 2009, 08:02:00 AM »

Saxon Kadiak..bd

d. ward · « **Reply #12 on:** April 28, 2009, 08:03:00 AM »

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d. ward · « **Reply #13 on:** April 28, 2009, 08:04:00 AM »

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d. ward · « **Reply #14 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:26:00 AM »

and as Tom mentioned E.B. builds one heck of a sweet repro too.I believe he builds all models of early Bear Kodiaks Kodiak Specials and some Harry Drake reproductions.All Ed's bows look really nice and shoot great.bd

JCJ · « **Reply #15 on:** April 28, 2009, 09:38:00 PM »

One note, The Big River is not an exact replica as it is a 62" bow.

Benny Nganabbarru · « **Reply #16 on:** August 05, 2009, 04:00:00 AM »

TTT...

If anybody could PM to me the e-mail contact details of Mr. McCullogh, Mr. Holcomb, or Vintage Works (or websites, if available), it'd be most appreciated.

Thanks!

Ben

4runr · « **Reply #17 on:** August 05, 2009, 07:51:00 AM »

Ben, Ed Holcomb doesn't have an email address currently. I shot his '59 Kodiak rep as well as McCullogh's, I would buy either one. Ed's was 100 bucks cheaper. Tom posted Ed's phone number on page one. I don't know contact info for either of the other's.

Benny Nganabbarru · « **Reply #18 on:** August 05, 2009, 08:20:00 AM »

Thanks, Kenny. So, either of these gents are open to business? Cheers, Ben

Peckerwood · « **Reply #19 on:** August 05, 2009, 10:56:00 AM »

I just received my Holcomb 59 replica from Ed at Dentonhill. Both are nice bows but Ed's is closer to the real thing. They are good shooters and the workmanship is top shelf.

Bill


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