How Many Shoot and LOVE Bear TakeDowns?

[Roy from Pa]

Here is a link to it if others want to view it.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEaaESlTJog&feature=related

[Gun]

I sure wish Bear would bring back the custom shop. I called them not long ago and the girl said they only come as you see them in the ads. Would be nice to have a choice in woods and grip styles. Even just the three like in the Mag Risers. You would think they would have some of those laying around to use as a template. I don't care for the red stripes and plain actionwood or the compass either. But that's just me.  

[tomwatson]

Gun, it would be nice for them to offer some custom orders. Some would like to see the old Future Wood come back, but I think Dymond wood has replaced that. As far as grip styles, I saw at the K-Zoo expo that you can order the bow with "Fred's Grip" (lowered arrow shelf) as an option.

Tom

[jcar315]

Originally posted by tomwatson:
. As far as grip styles, I saw at the K-Zoo expo that you can order the bow with "Fred's Grip" (lowered arrow shelf) as an option.Tom

I would be very interested in finding out more specifics about this. I've heard something similar from others but can't quite seem to nail down how to make this happen.

As a "Bear guy" I would be in favor of all sorts of "custom" options being offered from the plant and would be more than willing to pay.

Would love to see a new Mag riser along with more wood TD options.

I too had a new red stripe but traded it away because the grip didn't quite fit like some of my other Bears.

[Gun]

Whew! Thought I killed a thread again.
I have the #2 Grip on a Bear Mag and like it. The three options that were available should about cover everyone. I just think Bear is missing the boat. Especially since the old risers are getting so expensive and hard to find as collectors are "hoarding" them.

[Jack Shanks]

I didn't realize I was collecting them until after the TV program "Hoarders" contacted me about filming a episode for their show. Told me someone in Canada had notified them.

Gun,

 You will be happy to know that due to their intervention I will be letting go of a couple extra B Mags not shown as part of my therapy.

 

left to right Grayling C handle Type 1, A handle Type II, B mag, Gainesville Green Strip B handle early one, Green Stripe B handle factory camo and Green Stripe B handle

[tomwatson]

Hopefully Bear is listening, and I am sure that if the demand stays high they will see to it.

[Gun]

Jack- Too funny!
But...
 

I rest my case.
Not mine BTW. Saw on another thread.

[cacciatore]

This is a collection of TDs    
I am glad they are rh so i have a chance for some lh.

[Jack Shanks]

Gun,

 Now that is a collection! I saw them on another thread also but I can't seem to locate it now.

[MR BILL SHORTY]

ABEAR'S  great collection!  great guy too

[tomwatson]

I only have one   :(  .

[cacciatore]

Tom,it is a good begining!  

[jcar315]

Bear TD in South TX!

 

[cacciatore]

Nice looking cat whiskers,John!

[Bowwild]

Wow Gun, if someone asks how many Bear TDs you have you can simply reply, "All of em!"

That Type A is a beauty!

I've been offered two, still in the box, that are custom jobs by past employees. One is solid ebony. I can't afford em though.

[jcar315]

The "lunchbox special" Bear TD and so neat to see. I've seen a few but not alot by any stretch.

One thing I did see the past year at Denton Hill was a Bear TD riser that a guy had built himself....man was it nice! Wish I had that kind of talent.

[jcar315]

Matching A Riser and limbs:

 

[Gun]

Roy- not mine as stated. I only have a A Mag. As much as I'd like to have an older wood A, Doubt I'll find one "reasonably" priced anymore.
Bet you're getting lots of e-mails now about those two lunchbox specials.

[Nala]

Hey all,

I'm glad to see my old thread made a new appearance.  I love these Bear TD bows even though I have never seen or handled one in person.  Probably best I don't too cause I know I'd want one even more than I do now.

Seeing the pics you all posted of the variations over the years it occurred to me that all the Bear TD's look great.  I wouldn't mind having any year.  I don't know enough about them to say which one is a favorite.

Hey you all, how about posting some pics of the whole bow instead of just the riser?  Don't get me wrong, I love the pics of the risers, I just would like to see the whole deal from top to bottom in all their glorious beauty....hehe.

Lastly, since I don't know as much about them as I would like, can you all give me a decent idea as to what a good price would be on an A riser in 45 to 50 pound draw?  I know the least expensive would be the Magnesium riser, but after that, as to what year would be the best bargain, I have no clue.  What would be my best chance to get one?

Thanks everyone for jumping back into this thread and posting thoughts and pics.  I am enjoying it.

Nalajr