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Title: "Old" Bear bow questions
Post by: TexasAg on March 17, 2008, 09:16:00 PM

My Uncle let me borrow a Bear bow for a while and I am wondering...

what year is it? (he thinks it is from the 70's), and can I shoot a fast flight string? Thanks for any info guys.

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc95/LB2123/IMG_0460.jpg?t=1205802937)

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc95/LB2123/IMG_0462.jpg?t=1205802875)

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc95/LB2123/IMG_0465.jpg?t=1205802805)

Title: Re: "Old" Bear bow questions
Post by: vermonster13 on March 17, 2008, 09:18:00 PM

70s yes, fast-flite no.

Title: Re: "Old" Bear bow questions
Post by: Willow on March 17, 2008, 10:39:00 PM

I have one just like it with the k serial number. The k means they are from 72 - 78. Definately no fast flight.

Title: Re: "Old" Bear bow questions
Post by: TexasAg on March 18, 2008, 12:06:00 AM

Thanks for the information guys!

Title: Re: "Old" Bear bow questions
Post by: d. ward on March 18, 2008, 07:25:00 AM

The first K's appeared in the serial number in 1970..But I would say your bow is a 1973-1975 Grizzly.Raised button,with furture wood riser???? bowdoc

Title: Re: "Old" Bear bow questions
Post by: TexasAg on March 18, 2008, 05:53:00 PM

Any idea on a suggested brace height?

Title: Re: "Old" Bear bow questions
Post by: Raineman on March 18, 2008, 06:24:00 PM

Based on your serial #, and some limited documentation I have, I would put your bow at 1974. I think she would be happy with a brace height of between 7 1/4"- 7 3/4", with a nicely tuned Flemish B50, with 16 strands.

Allowing her to wear anything other than Dacron may result in her early demise. Nice bow....treat her well. She looks to have a ton of life left in her.

Title: Re: "Old" Bear bow questions
Post by: TexasAg on March 18, 2008, 06:48:00 PM

Thanks for everyones help. I should have her shooting by the weekend :archer:

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