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Title: Bear Bows and draw length
Post by: Robert Honaker on October 09, 2009, 11:01:00 PM

I always wanted an older Bear one piece recurve, but not sure if any would handle my 29 1/2in draw. I had a nice Kodiak Hunter 60in at one time,but it stopped dead at 28in.
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks

Title: Re: Bear Bows and draw length
Post by: Shaun on October 10, 2009, 12:59:00 AM

59 Kodiaks were available in 64" which would be just right for your longer draw.

Title: Re: Bear Bows and draw length
Post by: stagetek on October 10, 2009, 09:39:00 AM

Been shooting older Bears all my life. I draw 30 1/2". The ones I hunt with are 60-64". But, I shoot some K-mags and Super 48's for fun.

Title: Re: Bear Bows and draw length
Post by: Robert Honaker on October 10, 2009, 10:08:00 AM

I was really thinking bout a K mag.
Think it would work? I think Fred had a fairly long draw and if I remember correctly the Kmag was his favorite?

Title: Re: Bear Bows and draw length
Post by: Earl E. Nov...mber on October 10, 2009, 10:23:00 AM

I've had two Bears that didn't like my 30" draw.
A green Kodiak Hunter which although it was 55# @ 28 it was just a dog, and pulled rough from the get go.
The other was an A riser Magnesium TD with 2B green tips.. They hit the wall just over 28 and went to about 5#/in.
Other than that, no problem and that includes KM's and 56" Grizzlys

Title: Re: Bear Bows and draw length
Post by: George D. Stout on October 10, 2009, 11:11:00 AM

You may feel increased string angle, or just shooting a bow too heavy, but the K.H. is smooth out to 29 or 30 on most force draw curves.  Every bow has a different feel, but it isn't always stack.

Fred drew 28".  I have a Mag. Takedown, B-riser and #1 limbs, 60" that doesn't show stack until 30", it goes from 3# per inch to 29" then 3.5 to 30".

Title: Re: Bear Bows and draw length
Post by: Robert Honaker on October 10, 2009, 11:19:00 AM

Thanks everyone. Great info.