Is there anyone out there building Bear replica bows like John Mc Cullogh was doing a while back?
Thanks
Gil
John still is making the 59'er. Awesome bow.
517-626-6365
I hope to have my repro done this summer.
Vintage Works
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Well guys there not true Replicas. the word Replica mean the same and from what I have seen there close very close but there are the little things that dont make them as close as they could be.. From some of the Replicas I have see and shot the riser's are not the same some are longer some are shroter.... The Limbs are to wide. the string groves are not as long as the true 59...
P.S I am not saying any thing bad about the bowmaker or the Replicas there just not the same as the real 59..
But Like I say the people who do make the Replicas do a very nice job on them.. I would own and shoot one....
Check with Chad Holm @ Holmmade Traditional Bows. He used to make some and I think he still will for orders.
I'd love to see someone make a 1968-69 Super Kodiak replica with todays more stable materials to eliminate all the stress lines they are known for. 48" Super Mag would be coo too.
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I'd love to see someone make a 1968-69 Super Kodiak replica with todays more stable materials to eliminate all the stress lines they are known for. 48" Super Mag would be coo too.
I think the Super K reproduction Big River makes is exactly that.
I am in touch with Vintage Works and I am going to contact Big River. Vintage works is in the process of building a form for the Kodiak and makes a beautiful 59er. I would realy like to get a 67 - 69 Super Kodiak or replica.
My first hunting bow, that was bought new, was in '68 and was a Kodiak Magnum. I couldn't afford a Super Kodiak and wanted one since. I think it is about time. My second new recurve was a Bear Kodiak takedown bought new in 1980. I am sorry I sold that bow. As I get older I get a little nastalgic I guess.
Thanks for the info.
Gil
Anybody have a phone number or contact information for Vintage Works? Thanks jwingman
The Big River is a close copy of the 1968 Super Kodiak. If you know any left handed shooters, Lamont Granger at the Footed Shaft has a used one right now.
You might want to give ED HOLCOMB # 413-274-3765 a call he builds a version of 59' Kodiak and is an accomplished bowyer and does beautiful work.
He is located in Western,Mass.
I believe TRAP a Trad member posted a pic or 2 of one of Ed's bow in Collector section.
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and as Tom mentioned E.B. builds one heck of a sweet repro too.I believe he builds all models of early Bear Kodiaks Kodiak Specials and some Harry Drake reproductions.All Ed's bows look really nice and shoot great.bd
One note, The Big River is not an exact replica as it is a 62" bow.
TTT...
If anybody could PM to me the e-mail contact details of Mr. McCullogh, Mr. Holcomb, or Vintage Works (or websites, if available), it'd be most appreciated.
Thanks!
Ben
Ben, Ed Holcomb doesn't have an email address currently. I shot his '59 Kodiak rep as well as McCullogh's, I would buy either one. Ed's was 100 bucks cheaper. Tom posted Ed's phone number on page one. I don't know contact info for either of the other's.
Thanks, Kenny. So, either of these gents are open to business? Cheers, Ben
I just received my Holcomb 59 replica from Ed at Dentonhill. Both are nice bows but Ed's is closer to the real thing. They are good shooters and the workmanship is top shelf.
Bill
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I have had a McCoullough Fiftyniner; a Big River replica; and two Holcombs. They all shot great but the ones I kept are the Holcombs.
I would love to try a Saxon, and that Vintage works is beautiful. You gotta love the 59' Kodiak!
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Vintage Works
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WOW! Do you have the contact information for them? That is just awesome looking.
Bill, (Peckerwood) I didn't get to see yours at Denton. You must have gotten it from Fuzzy before I got to him on Friday. I shot the other one he had there. SWEET shooter!
The wood combos in your is just plain BEAUTIFUL!!
I did see your bow before Kenny got there Peckerwood, and it IS a beauty! Ed does very fine work indeed!
In regard to not being a true replica, the La Clair Grayling Spirit that John McCullough made for Ron is a 1959 Kodiak replica. However, John told me he used the 1964 Kodiak limb design on it. John said back in 1964 the Bear Kodiak had the fastest limbs at that time. So I also assume that his 59'er is also a Hybrid of the 1959 Kodiak as is the La Clair Grayling Spirit.
That said even though my Grayling Spirit is not a true replica it is one shoot'n bow!
Mike
Here is another pic of Vintage Works 59 replica. The leather handle is off for pictures. Vintage Works now also is making a 1964 Kodiak replica.
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Could someone pm contact info for Vintage Works-looks like one of their replicas could be in my future.
Vintage Works jsreed8@comcast.net
Vintage Works 2009 next to a Bear 1959.
I can say acouple of things about these, they shoot where your looking and they feel good in hand...Scott makes a nice bow for sure....Hink
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I'm assuming that the replica bows are OK for use with modern bow string materials FF ? Also a question for the people that have had and shot both and compared them, did the replica out shoot the real thing with the help of modern materials. These are some great looking bow guys keep the pic's coming.
Ryan,
The bows are made for fast flight material. With the modern materials now, the replicas fling an arrow swiftly.
Thanks Bowhawk archer,I really like the last Vintage works bow you posted pic's of, very nice !
J-Hink, nice job posting those pics. thanks!
looks like the grip on the Vintage Works is bigger; also the shelf is cut different.
How does that orange stain on the maple belly limbs look up close?
bowhawk archer & RLA,
I think the last bow pictured without the grip is the one I have, Scott put the grip on for me. 57# and shoots smooth and fast .
The 59 Kodiak's I have are 7 to 10 # lighter in weight so really can't compare but it puts them right were you look
The grip is more like the 1960 Kodiak which I like better for my size of hand.
The stained belly looks good.....Hink