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Title: Bear Mag Handle Takedown
Post by: Lunar-Tic on February 06, 2013, 07:39:00 PM

Just rescued 7 Bear Mag Handle Takedowns out of a dumpster at work. They are all just 25# bows and show a lot of rough use. I was wondering if these bows have any value or if heavier limbs can be added to the bows?

Title: Re: Bear Mag Handle Takedown
Post by: Jack Shanks on February 06, 2013, 07:46:00 PM

Are they 76ers? They came in a number of colors. Fiberglass limbs that slid into a pocket.

 (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/bowjack/IMG_2372_zpsc1a2e9aa.jpg)

Title: Re: Bear Mag Handle Takedown
Post by: Lunar-Tic on February 06, 2013, 08:37:00 PM

I just looked, they are Bearcat Takedowns.

Title: Re: Bear Mag Handle Takedown
Post by: Jack Shanks on February 06, 2013, 08:48:00 PM

OK they would look like this then.

 (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/bowjack/img_4192.jpg)

Title: Re: Bear Mag Handle Takedown
Post by: Lunar-Tic on February 06, 2013, 10:41:00 PM

Yes that's what they look like except these have thin fiberglass limbs. I would like to post a picture but I'm not to good with computers. Just figured it would be a shame for these bows to go to the dump. a little banged up but still functional. I have 5 kids between 7 and 12 so they will get put to good use. When they are done with them I figured if they have no value I would donate them to the archery club.

Title: Re: Bear Mag Handle Takedown
Post by: TRAP on February 07, 2013, 09:21:00 AM

Was the dumpster near Wade's house?  

Cool find, those 5 youngsters will have arrows sticking out of everything in the neighborhood.

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Title: Re: Bear Mag Handle Takedown
Post by: raghorn on February 07, 2013, 11:45:00 AM

Wade uses them as tomatoe stakes.

Title: Re: Bear Mag Handle Takedown
Post by: Larry m on February 07, 2013, 12:32:00 PM

Middle bow!
Another version of the Bearcat takedown. Older Pic. Just ignore the others... This one is 40#, I understand on heavier lbs. the upper strap on the limb pocket was prone to breakage. Good find for those kids.   :)       (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/archery264.jpg)    (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/archery266.jpg)

Title: Re: Bear Mag Handle Takedown
Post by: Lunar-Tic on February 07, 2013, 09:11:00 PM

Thanks guys for the info. I was just happy to give these bows a pass from going to the dump. They are in good hands now and I will see to it that go to an archery club when the kids are done with them.