How Many Shoot and LOVE Bear TakeDowns?

[JonCT]

I didn’t notice a noise difference, but I think with the short riser and limbs, 3 under could have pulled a lot more on the lower limb (similar to a long draw) and cause some stacking even with my 28” draw.  Anyhow I’m very happy with shooting it split finger.  It would be interesting to put #3 limbs on it and see how it felt with 3 under.

[woodchucker]

How about some pictures of her all put together, Jon!!?? 

[JonCT]

Here it is prior to refinishing the riser…I was going to wait a couple weeks to make sure the paint is hardened up good before mounting the limbs.

[UncasUK]

A question please, does the draw weight go up or down on a 45lb bow?
Thinking of an A riser & no 2 limbs, want 60/62'' bow.
My draw length is 27.75

[JonCT]

The draw weight goes up as the riser length goes down…so my limbs which are 50# on an A riser are 48# on a B riser and 43# on a C riser.

[JonCT]

Also you would need #3 limbs to make a 60” bow on an A riser

[UncasUK]

Ideal draw weight for what I want would be 43/44 LB at 62''
So I think a B-riser and no 2 limbs might be best, your opinion?

[Orion]

Any chance you can try out the various length risers before buying.  There's a pretty big difference in the feel between an A and B riser, IMO.

The B riser, no. 2  limb combination will give you a 62-inch bow. However, given your draw length, a 60-inch bow (A riser, no.3 limbs) would provide more than enough length. On the other hand, if you really want a longer bow, go for it.

Not as many older no.2 limbs available as there are no.1s or no.3s, but Bear did just start making no. 2 limbs again.   

[JonCT]

Well I couldn’t take it any longer…when my six year old asked to go stump shooting I had to string it up.

[woodchucker]

Looks great, Jon!!!!!

The average "break-in" period for a Bear T/D is 8-9 months...
You should be ready by next season!!

Oh wait! Can't you Conn. guys hunt untill the end of Feb.?? 

[JonCT]

Most zones end Dec. 31 for turkey and deer. 

[UncasUK]

JohnCT&Orion,

Thank you for the advice, I will try the A&B risers to see which fit my hand best.
Thinking a B-riser and no 1or2 limbs should be great.
I will post when i find out.
Oh and merry Christmas to all.

[woodchucker]

Back up!!! For some fun reading!!

[Roy from Pa]

Me:)

[Seeker]

Saw this thread pop up the other day and it has inspired me to finally take the plunge and upgrade my Sage.  After a bunch of hemming and hawing, settled on the B riser Bubinga with 45lb #3 limbs (my draw is 30"so thinking it will end up being ~50lb), placed the order this morning.  Can hardly wait.

[woodchucker]

I'm sure you'll be happy with it, Kent!!! 

(I waited 40 years to buy my first one, LOL)

[Gun]

Chuck- "8-9 months break in period" ?! Serious?

[Steelhead]

Ben that B riser you are considering with either #1 or # 2 limbs is gonna work fine for you at your 27.5 inch draw.

IMO the #2s are gonna feel little more smoother and be very stable and be a great bow for either hunting or 3-D.The #1s are also gonna be nice and give you a shorter hunting bow and maybe a little bit more performance.A little!

Either way you go your gonna have good fit.

You can always add different length limbs later and or the A riser if you like your original Bear T.D bow.most start with one combo and if they like it they add different limbs and risers sooner or later.

[TwistedHollow]

I have a 50th A Riser in black maple and N.1 limbs. I really enjoy it and it’s a great shooting bow. Arguably one of the best hunting bows in my opinion.

[woodchucker]

Chuck- "8-9 months break in period" ?! Serious?

NOPE!! Just kidin' LOL