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Title: Bear bows
Post by: oh-bowhunter on December 20, 2008, 02:19:00 PM
Hey all,  I am going to by a new bear bow the Grizzly any opinions on this or the Kodiak magnum.  Are bear bows still good quality?  Thanks
Title: Re: Bear bows
Post by: George D. Stout on December 20, 2008, 02:57:00 PM
They are okay, but you can get an original Grizzly or Kodiak Magnum cheaper and have a nicer bow.  The new ones shoot okay but lack in the refined looks of the old Bears.  I would probably look at the big auction....lots on there to choose from, just buy from someone who have a big positive feedback.
Title: Re: Bear bows
Post by: SlowBowinMO on December 20, 2008, 03:03:00 PM
I would suggest the Grizzly over the K-Mag.  Like Greorge said, you can have a nicer looking Grizzly with a bit of Mojo in it for less than a new one and you'll have a better bow to boot.   :thumbsup:

My Grizzly is a '73.   :D
Title: Re: Bear bows
Post by: Santiam on December 20, 2008, 03:14:00 PM
Mines a 65 and I wouldn't trade it for 3 new ones...

Go classic and get a Grizz with "experiance"..
Title: Re: Bear bows
Post by: Squirrelbane on December 20, 2008, 03:45:00 PM
Have never shot a grizzly but I've heard nothin but good abou them. I've got a 45# Kmag and like it alot - so much in fact that I plan on getting another one (in a heavier #age in the future).

They're both Bears so either would be a good choice.
Title: Re: Bear bows
Post by: Stone Knife on December 20, 2008, 04:25:00 PM
I have two 1972 Grizzly's I just love them. I'm going to buy a beater(if there is such a thing) just to use for bow fishing.
Title: Re: Bear bows
Post by: ron w on December 20, 2008, 04:42:00 PM
What the guys above said, you can't go wrong with an older Griz or Kodiack. The newer ones just arn't the same.
Title: Re: Bear bows
Post by: mdwattsjr on December 20, 2008, 04:53:00 PM
Another vote for the older models. Cheaper but better quality. Never shot a Grizzly, but the K-Mags and K-Hunters shoot great.
Title: Re: Bear bows
Post by: Capt on December 20, 2008, 05:06:00 PM
Like I tell everyon older IS better.
Title: Re: Bear bows
Post by: stevewills on December 20, 2008, 06:34:00 PM
i have a 76 kmag and grizz have shot the newer ones no comparison..and there my birth year bows
to boot
Title: Re: Bear bows
Post by: K2 on December 20, 2008, 06:36:00 PM
I have a !962 Grizzly that I will sell that is in excellent shape for $225 TYD.  I can send pics.  Ken
Title: Re: Bear bows
Post by: cacciatore on December 20, 2008, 06:51:00 PM
Kenneth I am been fishing next to your home on the 5 miles gap. Is it a LH or RH?
Title: Re: Bear bows
Post by: bushytail on December 20, 2008, 06:56:00 PM
I have a newer Super Kodiak and love the way it shoots.Planning on putting rattle snake skins on the limbs soon.I had a newer Grizzly,didn`t care for the way it felt in the hand when i shot it.I don`t know about the older ones.Most dealers will let you try them out before you buy.Try a variety of bows if you can.
Title: Re: Bear bows
Post by: CBH on December 20, 2008, 08:52:00 PM
I love the old Bear Kodiak Magnums. I have two of them, (a 1972 and a 1968),  and one Grizzly. I purchased my two Kodiaks off of an on-line auction site. The first one was $140 and the last one was only $67!! They're both 52" and 50# and very nice to shoot.  
Here's a doe that I took the other day with one of them. I also use the old bear Razorheads without the bleeder blades.  
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj72/tuffshad/Kodiak_doe.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear bows
Post by: vtmtnman on December 21, 2008, 06:34:00 AM
I love my grizzly.Feels so good in hand and shoots ohhh so good.

The best part is it was 15 dollars at a tag sale...LOL.Take THAT Classified section and auction site.
Title: Re: Bear bows
Post by: oh-bowhunter on December 21, 2008, 03:06:00 PM
Thanks everyone Ken if you want to send some pic that would be great.
Title: Re: Bear bows
Post by: scott brightman on December 21, 2008, 06:37:00 PM
You have PM