How Many Shoot and LOVE Bear TakeDowns?

[alex321]

Hi Phil,

Thanks for your answer.  I  am happy with 400-500 dollars.

Can I expect a decent condition for that price or will I have to repaint?

Cheers
Alex

[Phil Magistro]

At the lower end you probably will want to repaint.  Quite a few of the ones I've seen over the years need some paint anyway.  But that doesn't effect performance, just looks.

[alex321]

Hi Phill,

Well it looks like I am sorted... Colour is not great for hunting, but I will repaint...

I am looking forward to having one of these iconic bows...

Its a B-mag.... I think I read that they are cut to centre.... Is this true?  I want to get some arrows ready for its arrival...


Cheers
Alex

[Chad Orde]

Love shooting my herd of them, still waiting to get sick of them, lol. Don't think that is going to happen.
 Picked up another Green Stripe with # 2 limbs but have not been able to give her the attention she deserves yet. Will be in the timber with me this fall though.

 

[stagetek]

Really nice arrows moOse.

[Kermit]

Originally posted by Phil Magistro:
You didn't mention the serial number but it does look like a early to mid 80s bow. Those risers were resin impregnated maple. Very strong.

If you are concerned you could put some Loctite 420 in there using an insulin syringe.  If it is a crack it will wick in. There will be some cleanup but if you mask off closely around it and are careful you can lightly scrape off the residue and polish that spot easily.  If it were my bow I'd measure the crack and shoot the bow, keeping en eye to see if the crack gets bigger.

[Kermit]

Originally posted by Phil Magistro:
You didn't mention the serial number but it does look like a early to mid 80s bow. Those risers were resin impregnated maple. Very strong.

If you are concerned you could put some Loctite 420 in there using an insulin syringe.  If it is a crack it will wick in. There will be some cleanup but if you mask off closely around it and are careful you can lightly scrape off the residue and polish that spot easily.  If it were my bow I'd measure the crack and shoot the bow, keeping en eye to see if the crack gets bigger.

Hi Phil, contacted Bear Archery and they consider it as a tiny, but not to serious crack. Nothing that would make the riser unshootable. So I will to on and give it a try. Thank you and Smoking Joe for your judgement and advive! Appreciate that very much!
 Regards Marco

[R.V.T.B.]

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Looking back over this thread it looks like I have neglected to post photos of a couple that I acquired recently.  Here is a two tone "A" riser that has some birthmark in the black maple.

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...and here is a gray Futurawood "B" with a LOT of birthmark.

[stagetek]

I would say of the four Bear T/D's I have, my early 80's green stripe fits me the best. And, my all bubinga riser, the worst. The "greenie" is heavy, and sits in my hand perfectly.

[KyStickbow]

I have 2 Bear Takedowns due to be delivered today! A right handed "A" riser with #1 limbs...and a left handed "A" riser.

Im so excited!!        

These will be my first time owning one of these. I couldnt take it any longer!

[bunyan]

Way to go guys. After looking through this entire thread I really want to try one (or ten) out and see how I like one! I like how you can adjust bow lengths and poundage with different limbs. How low in poundage can you find limbs? If I get one I may have younger family members who can grow with the bow so to speak. And is there anyone in the Erie, PA area who would be willing to let me fling some arrows from one to see if I like it? Thanks!

[David Mitchell]

R.V.T.B. I love the look  of that bottom bow.  One of a kind I bet. Some people may not care for that look but I sure do.

[ron w]

Originally posted by David Mitchell:
R.V.T.B. I love the look  of that bottom bow.  One of a kind I bet. Some people may not care for that look but I sure do.

I like that one also.....  

[Orion]

Bunyan:  I have a set of old no.3 white tips that are 25#@28.  That's as low as I've ever seen them.  Not too difficult to find older limbs in the 30#-40# range.

[bunyan]

Thanks Orion! I'm really eager to try a few of the different risers out!

Does anyone shoot 3 under with their T/D? Any issue with the tiller or noise level?

[last arrow]

I shoot three under with no problems.

[M60gunner]

I tried 3 under with my TD. I just raised the nock point a little to get rid of any noise. I had already changed string material, added "beaver balls" and tuned arrows. Why I do not now is a long story for another day.

[bunyan]

Thanks guys! I figured it was no problem!

[ron w]

Looks like I just bought a Gray actionwood red stripe "B" riser......wanted a wood to go with my Mag riser.

[Roddo]

Andy: I am south of Erie just off I79 and have several Bear TDs if you are interested in shooting any. Rod