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Title: What years did they make Bear Black Panther Hunters?
Post by: Dan Plue on June 10, 2008, 11:45:00 AM

When did they make them and why are they not listed on Bear web sites?

Title: Re: What years did they make Bear Black Panther Hunters?
Post by: The Great Jashu on June 10, 2008, 02:40:00 PM

They made them in the mid 70's. They are not listed in any Bear catalogs because they were made for K-mart and I believe coast-to-coast stores. Mostly modeled after K-mags. I thought they only came in 52" like the the K-mags, but a friend of mine had one that was 56". Bear did'nt really "claim" them for lack of a better term. The other strange thing about them is they were weighted with a 5 lb range. Like 40-45 lb or 45-50 lb. Bear also built one for Sears that was another anomoly, cant remember the exact name of that one right now it was something like "hawk". Similar to the Panther, but it was a strange duck too.

Title: Re: What years did they make Bear Black Panther Hunters?
Post by: Elmer Keith on June 11, 2008, 01:37:00 AM

Sorry for hi-jacking this thread, but is this the same reason for I can't find the Bear Bruin recurvebow in any of the catalogs?

Title: Re: What years did they make Bear Black Panther Hunters?
Post by: tonto on June 11, 2008, 07:17:00 AM

The 56inch model was the black panther the 52inch model was the black panther hunter. At one time I had both.
Dean

Title: Re: What years did they make Bear Black Panther Hunters?
Post by: PAPALAPIN on June 11, 2008, 08:27:00 AM

I think the made the Flicker for Sears.  Don't remember who they made the Bruin for.  Maybe Monkey Wards.

Title: Re: What years did they make Bear Black Panther Hunters?
Post by: Dan Plue on June 11, 2008, 02:27:00 PM

I don't have a Bear Bruin, but I'd be willing to buy one.  Like I need another bow.  How long is your Bruin?
Dan

Thanks for your responses.