grizzly or supermag?

[caleb7mm]

I have never shot a 48" supermag and noone around here has one. I have shot plenty of grizzlys and love em. I have finally decided to go with a "cheaper" bow to hunt with after many many bows owned and never fell in love with any of the 500 - 1000 dollar bows. But I pick up an old bear and love it.

I am seconds away from ordering a new grizzly but I am thinking about the supermag now.

thoughts?

will be drawn 29" and will be purchased in either 50 or 55#

[Pete McMiller]

Don't order a short bow like that without shooting one first IMO.  The reason I got out of traditional archery 35-40 years ago was the Kodiak Magnum I had that stacked like crazy and was a miserable bow to shoot.  From my experience a 29" draw with a 48" bow is asking for trouble but everyone is different and you may like it - shoot one first.

[Fletcher]

Without question, I would go with the Grizzly, altho I prefer the Grayling over the Gainsville models.  The 48" Supermag has its place, but it's not that comfortable or easy to shoot and lacks performance, IMO.  The Griz however is a GREAT bow.  I really like the '64-67 models.

[Night Wing]

If you've got a 29" draw length, "definitely" go with the Grizzly.

[joe skipp]

Longer bow....Grizzly.

[wooddamon1]

I can't shoot short bows worth a darn and my draw is only 27.5"...

The Grizzly is a much smoother bow because of the length. I had a newer 58" that I gave a newbie that shot great for me. I'd go with the Grizz...

[caleb7mm]

thanks guys. the griz it is.

[SportHunter]

I've had both and still have the Grizzly, great bows.

[sore fingers]

Id go with the Grizzly. And if you like em dark you can get a Super Grizzly.

[Bill Carlsen]

Stay away from the Super Mag.

[Stone Knife]

Grizzly is a good choice, the 48" Super Mag will have finger pinch at short draw lengths let alone your 29"

[caleb7mm]

Originally posted by sore fingers:
Id go with the Grizzly. And if you like em dark you can get a Super Grizzly.

is it worth the extra cash? any reason its more other than the wood used?

[stagetek]

I believe you'll enjoy shooting the Grizzly alot more than the Super Mag. And, with a 29" draw you probably won't be happy with the shorter bow.

[wooddamon1]

I liked the looks of the reddish dyed wood on the newer ones as opposed to the tan color of the one I gave away. I don't think there's a difference besides maybe a tad more mass weight with the Super Grizzly having an extra accent stripe in the riser.They are sharp looking, though.     $100 more for the Super seemed steep to me, so if I were shopping for one I'd get the reddish risered one...but it's your bow get what you like!

[Bud B.]

My vote is for the Super Grizzly.

I have a LH Super Mag 48 and draw 29". I feel stack that last little bit. It's a 60# bow.

I have a Super Grizzly 50# from the 70s. I LOVE THAT BOW!!

[caleb7mm]

I really like the look of the super grizzly but I dont know if I like it a hundred dollars more  

[stickbowmaniac]

super Grizzly gets my vote.Check out big jims website

[Groser]

I know this string is 11 years old, but I just joined and I love the topic!  I have 1 of each, a 50# mid 80’s grizzly which was a buddy’s dads bow, and a new 55# supermag. I love the smoothness and quietness of the old grizzly; but love the nimbleness, speed, quietness, feel and look of the supermag. I was hesitant to get the supermag because the 55# Kodiak magnum I have is the loudest bow I own, I thought the supermag would be similar.  The supermag is surprisingly quiet and I don’t notice any stacking at my 28” draw.  Just shot a nice buck at 20 yards with it last week, hit exactly where I was aiming. I will continue using this bow as the maneuverability in the stand is incredible.

[Michpatriot]

I know this string is 11 years old, but I just joined and I love the topic!  I have 1 of each, a 50# mid 80’s grizzly which was a buddy’s dads bow, and a new 55# supermag. I love the smoothness and quietness of the old grizzly; but love the nimbleness, speed, quietness, feel and look of the supermag. I was hesitant to get the supermag because the 55# Kodiak magnum I have is the loudest bow I own, I thought the supermag would be similar.  The supermag is surprisingly quiet and I don’t notice any stacking at my 28” draw.  Just shot a nice buck at 20 yards with it last week, hit exactly where I was aiming. I will continue using this bow as the maneuverability in the stand is incredible.

I've got two Supermags one on 40# and the other in 48#..I draw a shade over 29" and maybe because they are the only two bows I shoot..but I don't see them as hard to shoot or stacking..maybe demanding on form and release? The 40# is definitely more sensitive to release and the 48# forces the shot process quicker..I would have never gotten to the level I'm at with the 48# had I not started out with the 40# and then eased up to the 48# after six months of intensive shooting with the lighter bow..(old and stiff with shoulder issues) I absolutely love these two bows and have been in the woods non stop since the opener trying to outshmarty a whitetail! Great lil bow in tough tangled bedding areas as well as in my style of ground hunting, backing up into hollowed out bushes and deadfalls. I might someday get the Shrew bug but for now I'm satisfied with these old Grayling Bears.

[Wudstix]

Enough guidance already.  I draw 27 3/8" and love the Grizzly.  It's in my listing.