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Title: 1963 Bears??
Post by: kadbow on December 29, 2011, 05:45:00 PM

Now I am not a collector (yet) but have always been an admirer of old bear bows.  I always thought it would be cool to own/shoot/hunt with a bow that is my age.  So I have been looking around a little bit for a little while and just haven't seen much for 1963s.  Are they scarce?  What would be a good model to look at and shoot and hunt with?  Any special place I should be looking?  Thanks for any advice.

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: reddogge on December 29, 2011, 06:19:00 PM

I would opt for the '63 Kodiak dogleg although they are not too plentiful. People seem to hold on to them. Be prepared to shell out $350-400 for one though. Keep your eye out on the auction site and here.

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: NancyVTAS on December 29, 2011, 07:40:00 PM

Mark- Todd Hill has a great'63 Griz and the cubs are great shooter salso, Todd will sell the Griz.   Dick

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: Blackhawk on December 29, 2011, 07:53:00 PM

Serial # on the '63's seem random to me and if you find one beginning with a "3", it's just luck.  

I agree with those who praise them for how they shoot.  (If they praise their looks, I'll keep my comments to my self.)

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: Horney Toad on December 29, 2011, 07:58:00 PM

I have a 42# dogleg Kodiak I'd sell.

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on December 29, 2011, 09:11:00 PM

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/Doglegs003.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/Doglegs002.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/50DL001.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/50DL002.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/50DL003.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/50DL005.jpg)

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on December 29, 2011, 09:12:00 PM

I have since added 3 or so more since I took those pictures. I have never met a Dogleg I didn't like!!!

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: Larry m on December 29, 2011, 09:27:00 PM

Bill and Old School
There are some real beauties here! Very Nice...
Thanks

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on December 29, 2011, 09:33:00 PM

Larry Thanks! There is only one variation I am missing from the Dogleg lineup. Know where I can find one....   :D

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: kadbow on December 29, 2011, 09:37:00 PM

Wow, that is quite the line up.  After seeing that I am almost afraid to start with Bears, it is obviously addicting.

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: Larry m on December 29, 2011, 10:10:00 PM

Hi Nick
LOL!!!!!! NO haven't the faintest. BUT I'll keep my eyes open....

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: Blackhawk on December 29, 2011, 11:13:00 PM

Now I see why you never see one for sale.

Nick, that's an impressive lineup.

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: 59Alaskan on December 30, 2011, 11:44:00 AM

All this talk forced me to action.  Highly under rated in performance.  If we get a snow before the season's out I think I will hit the woods with this gem.

These are the first six shots taken with this bow in over 6 months

48# 62" Type 2 Dogleg Grizzly.  If it weren't for mint green limbs this bow would be a hunting machine...nothing skins can't solve.

 (http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa337/ceme24/3e870fa8.jpg)

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on December 30, 2011, 03:50:00 PM

Larry, HAHA. Keep me in mind!

Lon, The one on the far left should look familiar to you!

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: Jack Shanks on December 30, 2011, 03:51:00 PM

(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/bowjack/206_0330.jpg)

  (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/bowjack/206_0332.jpg)

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: 59Alaskan on December 30, 2011, 07:35:00 PM

Great pics Nick and Jack!!

This is really creating an itch for me to find a Kodiak and Type 1 Grizzly.

I'll let you guys fight over the K-Mags...

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: Jack Shanks on December 30, 2011, 08:18:00 PM

Colin,

 Just happen to have an extra Type I Grizzly you can check out the next time you get up this way.

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: Horney Toad on January 01, 2012, 09:53:00 PM

(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z134/Horney_Toad/dogleg-x.jpg)

A lefty mag-55# and a right hand kodiak, 43#.

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on January 01, 2012, 10:10:00 PM

That Magnum is beautiful!!!

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: vintage-bears on January 01, 2012, 10:35:00 PM

One of the best shooting Kodiak's Bear made.

 (http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/phil4-1.jpg)

.........Philip

Title: Re: 1963 Bears??
Post by: snufer on January 02, 2012, 08:12:00 AM

Sent you a PM.