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Title: brace height?
Post by: Mountain State Archer on May 29, 2014, 01:31:00 PM

Could someone tell me the recommended brace height for a 50's model Bear take down 64 in

Thanks
AJ

Title: Re: brace height?
Post by: JimB on May 29, 2014, 02:27:00 PM

The takedowns weren't made until 1970 and after.You could start about 7 3/4"-8".

Title: Re: brace height?
Post by: Mountain State Archer on May 29, 2014, 03:39:00 PM

ok thanks, it had 1953 Pat # on it.  Whats the best way to tell dates on Bear bows?

Title: Re: brace height?
Post by: JimB on May 29, 2014, 03:53:00 PM

One of the best ways is to go to the Trad History,Collectors forum on this site and show a picture.Someone will know.Also,3Rivers probably still sells the Bear catalog CD with years 1948-1978.

Title: Re: brace height?
Post by: dbd870 on May 29, 2014, 04:44:00 PM

1972 was the last year for the 1953 patent date on the bow. Not going to be possible to get any closer.

Title: Re: brace height?
Post by: jackdaw on May 29, 2014, 10:28:00 PM

7 3/4" - 8 1-4"...let er' rip....