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Title: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: rendalen on August 09, 2012, 09:50:00 AM
Hello
I am curently shooting an Bear A riser with 3# limbs.
I was thinking of getting a set of 1# limbs to make it an 56` bow for bowfishing. And my question is, wil the 56" lenght bow work with a 28 inch draw ?
I do not have the option to try them before i buy.
Regards Øyvind.
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: mnbwhtr on August 09, 2012, 10:03:00 AM
When turkey hunting out of a blind I shoot an A rizer with #1 50 lb limbs and I draw 30". It stacks the last inch or so but still works great. I don't think at 28 you'll notice any stacking.
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: Orion on August 09, 2012, 10:36:00 AM
I shoot a 56-incher for turkeys as well.  No stack at my 28-inch draw.  A little bit of finger pinch, but not enough to worry about.
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: cacciatore on August 09, 2012, 10:56:00 AM
What poundage are you looking for? I can send you a pair of limbs to try.
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: Blackhawk on August 09, 2012, 11:38:00 AM
You will be fine with that set-up.  I draw 29" with my A and #1's on a good day and still have a little room left.  

BTW, nice gesture Felix.
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: rendalen on August 09, 2012, 12:02:00 PM
Hello
I realy appreciate the offer on the limbs, but i think i wil buy a set and if they don`t work out i wil get a b riser and problem solved.
I was thinking of getting the 40# limbs to keep finger pinch at a minimum.
I realy like the Bear take downs sweet shooting bows.
I am just sorry i didn`t try these excelent bows before.
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: rendalen on August 10, 2012, 09:34:00 AM
Are you guys shooting Bear limbs or other after market limbs ?
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: cacciatore on August 10, 2012, 04:00:00 PM
There are some serious aftermarket limbs,I love my Rose Oak!
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: stabow on August 10, 2012, 04:13:00 PM
Personally I would get a beatter bow for bow fishing... ...stabow
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: rjackson on August 10, 2012, 10:32:00 PM
Im shooting a  bear A riser with #1 limbs made by Jim Gainey of Blackcreek bows. no finger pinch at all at 28 inch. If you ever look for aftermarket limbs check Jims out,they are awesome
limbs...

Good Hunting,
Randy
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: OBXarcher on August 11, 2012, 04:15:00 AM
Same set up I use. You will have no problems.
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: Ceb on August 11, 2012, 09:23:00 AM
I agree, no problems at all.
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: rendalen on August 11, 2012, 02:36:00 PM
Thanks for good advice. Do blackcreek bows make the 2# limbs also ?
Have been looking at their website but it did not say.
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: smokin joe on August 11, 2012, 02:50:00 PM
I have an A-mag riser with #1 Bear fast flight limbs -- 50# at 29" for a 56" bow. It is very smooth and consistent.
I have a A-wood riser with #3 Rose Oak limbs --53# at 29" for a 60" bow -- and it is smoking fast.
You cannot go wrong no matter what you choose.
Have fun.
  :archer:
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: JB on August 11, 2012, 04:41:00 PM
Black Creek has a set of #2  40#  limbs  for sale on the Sponsers classified right now. Jim
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: JB on August 11, 2012, 04:42:00 PM
Black Creek has a set of #2  40#  limbs  for sale on the Sponsers classified right now. Jim
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: rendalen on August 12, 2012, 08:16:00 AM
It looks like i wil be going for a set of Black Creek #2 limbs in 46# they had a set ready for shipment. If they work out i wil go for a set of #1 limbs.
Does anyone know if the Fred Bear sports club stil exsists. I was a member i 1990.
Found my old jacket patch and membership card with diploma signed by Frank Scott.
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: rendalen on August 12, 2012, 09:23:00 AM
What brace height is used with the #2 limbs  on the A riser ?
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: M60gunner on August 12, 2012, 12:46:00 PM
Sorry to say the Fred Bear club is gone by the wayside. It must have happened when Bear was bought/sold over the years.. I have my Club stuff also.
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: smokin joe on August 12, 2012, 01:06:00 PM
The brace height with #2 limbs and an A riser will average about 8" give or take a bit. Work up and down from there and you will find what's best.
Title: Re: Bear A riser with 1# limbs
Post by: Ceb on August 13, 2012, 12:03:00 AM
My A riser with No. 2 limbs works best for me at about a 8 1/4" - 8 1/2 brace. I have a bit of trouble with arrow flight at less than that.