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Title: Bear K-Mag
Post by: allanburden on January 04, 2008, 02:59:00 AM

I have always wanted a bear and after reading the article in TBM on short bows I am wanting one.  How does this bow shoot with a 29 inch draw?  Thanks for the help.

Title: Re: Bear K-Mag
Post by: OzarkRamblr on January 04, 2008, 06:05:00 AM

It'll have a little stack.  I pull 30" & could shoot mine comfortably. I was shooting two fingers under at the time so I didn't notice finger pinch but I've heard some say they have.

Overall they're good little bows.  I don't think you'd be disappointed.

Title: Re: Bear K-Mag
Post by: JDinPA on January 04, 2008, 07:42:00 AM

My Dad has a Bear Black Bear Panther 56" that he bought from Kmart in the early 70's. It has a twisted top limb and various bumps and bruises.
I draw about 29.
All of those bears stack a little and have some jump to them. They are a good little blind bow that you can beat on and not worry about too much. They always seem to shoot where you aim them.

Title: Re: Bear K-Mag
Post by: AnointedArcher on January 04, 2008, 07:58:00 AM

Hi Allan,
Like already mentioned they will stack a little but at 29 inches you will be fine. If your set on a Bear Kodiak Mag I HIGHLY recomend buying one of the newer versions of the K-mag. Although I do own an old Grayling K-mag the newer bows preform so much better.

However if it is just a short bow you are looking for I would strongly suggest checking out the Shrew Classic Hunter, it is the best short bow on the market, in my opinion.

Title: Re: Bear K-Mag
Post by: longbowman on January 04, 2008, 09:49:00 AM

I used a 55# Bear Kodiak Magnum 52" for a couple of years drawing 29" and had no problem at all.  If I could find one in the 70# range I'd love to have another one.

Title: Re: Bear K-Mag
Post by: Dirty Bill on January 04, 2008, 12:57:00 PM

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Originally posted by longbowman:
I used a 55# Bear Kodiak Magnum 52" for a couple of years drawing 29" and had no problem at all.  If I could find one in the 70# range I'd love to have another one.

Are you left handed? I've got a really nice one 52" 70x# at 28. They do stack the last inch or so,but it shoots great.I could sell it,because I want to buy a new 52" bow.   :campfire:

Title: Re: Bear K-Mag
Post by: woodchucker on January 04, 2008, 04:39:00 PM

I have had a 55# 1967 K-Mag for years and have no problems shooting it at all   :thumbsup:

I draw 28" and I shoot 3-under with my nock point set 5/8" above the shelf. I have not had any problem with stacking or finger pinch and the old K-Mag is a very comfortable shooter.

I LIKE IT!!!!!   :archer:

Title: Re: Bear K-Mag
Post by: chuck172 on January 04, 2008, 04:44:00 PM

I have an old Kodiak Magnum, 50#. I really can't shoot it any more. My draw is 30.5 and it stacks like crazy.
Bought a 62" 45# Martin Hatfield and love it. What a difference, like night and day.

Title: Re: Bear K-Mag
Post by: allanburden on January 04, 2008, 06:22:00 PM

Chuck I sent you a pm