Trad Gang

Has anyone bought one yet and how are they to shoot. I have the urge to get one in 45# and would like to know if they compare to the feel of the older ones.

I'm also curious about this.

Jon

I just bought a new super kodiak grayling green and It is great. I have not heard of anybody buying the new super grizzly. I have a buddy that shoots a pretty old grizzly and it shoots hard and he is dang accurate with it.

:coffee:  curious myself,,,

I just read the reviews on Cabela's. Here is a link to the reviews on Cabela's.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Archery/Bows/Recurve-Longbows%7C/pc/104791680/c/104693580/sc/104235480/i/103969080/Bear174-Archery-Fred-Bear-Super-Grizzly-Recurve-Bow/120311 0.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Frecurve-longbows%2F_%2FN-1100007%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_103969080%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104791680%253Bcat104693580%253Bcat104235480&WTz_l=SBC%3B MMcat104791680%3Bcat104693580%3Bcat104235480%3Bcat103969080 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Archery/Bows/Recurve-Longbows%7C/pc/104791680/c/104693580/sc/104235480/i/103969080/Bear174-Archery-Fred-Bear-Super-Grizzly-Recurve-Bow/1203110.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Frecurve-longbows%2F_%2FN-1100007%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_103969080%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104791680%253Bcat104693580%253Bcat104235480&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104791680%3Bcat104693580%3Bcat104235480%3Bcat103969080)

Unless your hung up on Bear...for about $100 more you can get a "Vanilla" Fedora of all Actionwood that will put the Bear to shame performance wise with bow weights being equal.

With Mike's dacron string my 52# Lefty will shoot faster than quite a few bows 5-6 lbs heavier. Plus your getting a custom bow not production model. Just my 3 cents Jim....

I have a new Super Grizzly at 50# and love it. I think you won´t be dissapointed. Realy beautiful and great shooter. Never shoot an old one.

Joe, I'm hung up on the working man's bow    :archer:   I was shooting both my Grizzly and my sons older super Grizzly and just thought about trying a newer one.

Stone Knife, I have a beautiful super grizzly in 45lbs on the rack. what makes it different from the rest? The riser looks kind of spalted as it did not take all the grey color when it was being dyed. Really adds a special and unique look.

Bigjim

Love my old ones (2). Haven't shot a new one. I do think the price of the new one is a bit steep, but, if you're into Super Grizzlys then you understand the desire for them. Mine aren't going anywhere.

Sent you a PM Jim, I guess I want either the Super Grizzly or just the Grizzly depends on if the grips are the same as my 72 Grizzly.

Unless something changed recently the grips on any Grizzly or Super Kodiak built in the last several years is pretty sucky. The deepest part of the grip is way too low and way too narrow.

You can tell my '72 Grizzly had a little effort put into the grip, it just melts into your hand. The arrow is right down on my knuckle where it is supposed to be. Even though the bow is over 40yrs old it still shoots fantastic.

I handled all the models when the new line came out a few years ago. I saw no improvement in the grips and decided against buying one. I hope the latest bows have better grips, I have not seen any up close yet.

I know the fast flight compilable Grizzly's were pretty chunky in the grip area, but I heard the new ones are better made not sure about the Super though.

I quite liked the grip on my 2012 grizzly before I sold it. I thought it was very comfy.

Jon

QuoteOriginally posted by Ifrit617:
I quite liked the grip on my 2012 grizzly before I sold it. I thought it was very comfy.

Jon

How did it shoot?

My $.02.....I don't think you can compare the old ones with the new ones. If you like everything about the old ones.......find an old one!!   :cool:

QuoteOriginally posted by ron w:
My $.02.....I don't think you can compare the old ones with the new ones. If you like everything about the old ones.......find an old one!!    :cool:  

I have an old one, I just wonder why everyone thinks the old ones are better is because the new ones are junk or because of nostalgia? My thought is that the materials and glues of today might just be better and if it's the same bow with better techniques and materials it would seem that a new one would last a lifetime. I love the old ones but I also want to keep an open mind about Bear's new products after all if no one buys them they will quit making them and in the end very few will be shooting Bear.

Talk it over wth Big Jim. Ask him about a return policy?? I think you'll be happy with the bow given the open mind you've adopted.

Old bow = solid wood riser w/red stripe

New bow = action wood riser w/red stripe

Old bow has no riser holes except for stabilizer/bow reel.

New bow has quiver inserts in riser, but not for the kwikee kwiver bracket   :(  

Old bow = flat shelf

New bow = raduised self (I'm pretty sure)

My daughter has the New Super Grizzly LH in 45#. Her draw length is 27" and shoots a 1916 with authority. She likes it and shoots it whenever she can. The difference between the standard and the Super one lamb vs two. The riser is heaver and its FF capable.

I know that a dealer near me carried Bear bows for years, sold a ton of them. Then when Trad archery started to make a come back and Bear jumped back into it more he stopped selling them because he felt that the quality of the product had taken a turn for the worse. His words not mine, but I did respect his opinion when he was in business, he is now retired.

Ron as far as I know Bear came back with the new lineup in 2011 and i heard the quality is better now.

I have seen them but never shot a newer one....I hope they are better and that they do well. Just seem a bit pricey for a factory bow......But Martins haven't gotten any cheaper either. I guess it's just the way things are.

If you really want a good shooter, get a 66-67 Griz.

:bigsmyl:

The new Bears might be pricey to some but are still half the price of a custom bow and still shoots good. The Bear you buy today might be a collector in 25 years....... :)

Grizzlys are awesome.  Super Grizzlys are smoooooth.  Unfortunately I have only shot the old ones so I can't help you out but it would be fun to find a store with both and shoot them

I'm shooting a 2012 Grizzly and love it...

That said, I have nothing (traditional) to compare it to...  this is my first traditional bow after 14 yrs with compounds.  This "working mans" bow brings a smile that my Matthews could never touch...

QuoteOriginally posted by GDW:
I'm shooting a 2012 Grizzly and love it...

That said, I have nothing (traditional) to compare it to...  this is my first traditional bow after 14 yrs with compounds.  This "working mans" bow brings a smile that my Matthews could never touch...

What poundage are you shooting?

I have several older Grizzly`s, a 1960, 1967, 1969, and a 1974 that all get shot fairly regularly. They all shoot good, and when tuned, they shoot better than I will ever be able to make use of.

That said, I have shot the new Grizzly, Super Grizzly, and 1959 replica Kodiak, and the new Super Grizzly sure did impress me.

I am torn between getting a new Super Griz or a 60" longbow to hunt out of a blind with.

Does Larry Marshall know your looking to add to your collection? To think the abuse you give Larry every time he opens up his wallet....   :laughing:    :nono:

Stone Knife, I shot the new Bear bows at Cloverdale as they had a booth there.

Bows shot included the Grizzly, Super Grizzly, Kodiak, Kodiak Mag, Super 48 and two of their longbows.

Several shots through each at my leisure.

I should say that I have shot a mid 70's Grizzly the last couple of years.

To say that I was impressed would be an understatement!    The quality is back in the Bear lineup.   I would consider the Grizzly a bargain at it's price point.

BTW, the Kodiak turned a lot of heads and I listened to others at the practice bags bragging that bow up.   It is a LOOKER for sure.   Still, I would feel real comfortable choosing either Grizzly over it (I liked the way they shot better....less handshock).

I picked up a custom longbow from Striker bows for a lot more money, so that you know I am not a penny pincher when it comes to bows.

I would tell you to not hesitate if you are concerned about a lack of quality or shootability in the Grizzlys.   Matter of fact, I see one in my future real soon.

Good luck, Skychief.

QuoteOriginally posted by skychief:
Stone Knife, I shot the new Bear bows at Cloverdale as they had a booth there.

Bows shot included the Grizzly, Super Grizzly, Kodiak, Kodiak Mag, Super 48 and two of their longbows.

Several shots through each at my leisure.

I should say that I have shot a mid 70's Grizzly the last couple of years.  
To say that I was impressed would be an understatement!    The quality is back in the Bear lineup.   I would consider the Grizzly a bargain at it's price point.

BTW, the Kodiak turned a lot of heads and I listened to others at the practice bags bragging that bow up.   It is a LOOKER for sure.   Still, I would feel real comfortable choosing either Grizzly over it (I liked the way they shot better....less handshock).

I picked up a custom longbow from Striker bows for a lot more money, so that you know I am not a penny pincher when it comes to bows.

I would tell you to not hesitate if you are concerned about a lack of quality or shootability in the Grizzlys.   Matter of fact, I see one in my future real soon.

Good luck, Skychief.

Thanks for the input, I pulled the trigger last night and ordered a Grizzly. I can't wait to shoot it    :archer:

I've owned a mid-70s and a mid-2000s, both were 45# at 28", standard. Both good shooters, identical grips. If I get another newer one, it will be the dark brown/reddish riser standard model.

Older one:

 (http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/l502/MrDwood/DSCN3060.jpg) (http://s1121.photobucket.com/user/MrDwood/media/DSCN3060.jpg.html)

Newer one:

 (http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/l502/MrDwood/DSCN1246-1.jpg) (http://s1121.photobucket.com/user/MrDwood/media/DSCN1246-1.jpg.html)

I think you'll be happy with yours.

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Originally posted by joe skipp:
Does Larry Marshall know your looking to add to your collection? To think the abuse you give Larry every time he opens up his wallet....    :readit: