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Title: Bear recurve info
Post by: JWD in VA. on June 15, 2013, 10:59:00 AM

My cousin gave me a Bear recurve last nite. Would like to know more about it's past. The bow is maple with black lam on the back and face. The handle reads KL-60124   AMO 60"  50#. It measures 57" un-strung. The bow is in really good shape, no limb twist, 2 small scratches on the upper limb face. The shelf doesn't look like there is much wear. Still has the Bear medallion. Thanks in advance for any info  Jerry

Title: Re: Bear recurve info
Post by: JWD in VA. on June 15, 2013, 11:15:00 AM

Also, would like to know what the string length should be. The string on it now only has it braced at 5". What would be the proper brace  ???

Title: Re: Bear recurve info
Post by: TRAP on June 15, 2013, 11:54:00 AM

Sounds like a Bear Black Bear to me.  Any pics?

Title: Re: Bear recurve info
Post by: JWD in VA. on June 15, 2013, 12:01:00 PM

Trap, technology has passed me by. I'll see if the wife can post some pics. Thanks

Title: Re: Bear recurve info
Post by: Horney Toad on June 15, 2013, 01:56:00 PM

http://***********.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small39410355.JPG

Here is a pic of a black bear.

Title: Re: Bear recurve info
Post by: Bjorn on June 15, 2013, 02:04:00 PM

You can't talk about a bow without sharing pics or you will be banned! Those are the rules.   :readit:  
A 56" string will work on a AMO 60" Recurve.

Title: Re: Bear recurve info
Post by: JWD in VA. on June 15, 2013, 04:07:00 PM

That's it horney. Got her braced out to 7 1/4. Shooting 55/60's, she may well be my next go to bow. Seems fast, hitting my spots consistantly. Might have to put the Wallace longbow down for awhile till I get a little closer to the The Black Bear. Thanks guys