56" Bear T/D opinions?

joe vt · December 18, 2013, 10:12:00 AM

I would like to hear from those that have a 'A' riser and 'A' limbs making a 56" bow. How do you like it? Finger pinch? Loss of stability?

I have a 28" draw. thanks, ~ joe

njloco · December 18, 2013, 10:25:00 AM

Sorry I can't answer your question exactly, but I do shoot a Bear 1965 48" magnum, and I love it, I have a 26 1/2" draw.

shirikahn · December 18, 2013, 10:53:00 AM

i have no experience with one, but if I was going to go for a takedown bear that would be it. (I only draw 27, and love shorter bows).

Jim Wright · December 18, 2013, 11:05:00 AM

I had one years ago when I was young, 67lbs. at my 29" draw, I remember finger pinch and stacking.

cacciatore · December 18, 2013, 11:15:00 AM

Joe,I like my original Type 1 A risers and I use them with the #1 limbs, I don't find a big difference from the B with the same limbs,probably same geometry having the same limbs. I draw 29".

Orion · December 18, 2013, 12:28:00 PM

Joe: I use a 56-inch Bear TD for turkey hunting with 50# limbs. It's the shortest bow I own. I like it. I've found Bear takedowns to be quite stable and forgiving. I have a 28-inch draw, and I do detect a bit of finger pinch. Not really very bothersome unless I shoot a lot of arrows. I only shoot it for about six weeks, before and during turkey season, so the pinch doesn't become a problem.

kuch · December 18, 2013, 02:52:00 PM

Joe, My favorite bow. I draw 27.5", no pinch.

joe vt · December 18, 2013, 02:58:00 PM

Thanks for the responses.

Keep'em coming if you got'em.

smokin joe · December 18, 2013, 03:15:00 PM

I have one (A riser with #1 limbs. I draw 29". It is every bit as smooth as my 60" recurves

jeff w · December 18, 2013, 04:42:00 PM

I had a magnesium A-riser with #1
limbs. Even though I draw 30", shooting it nearly everyday I became accustom to the feel. I felt like I shot it just fine and didn't have any problems. Today I've gone in the other direction (B-riser w/#3 limbs/ 64"bow). I prefer the longer bow but feel I could still shoot a 56" bow if I wanted too. I think the toughest thing would be to switch back and forth between bows that have significant differences in length.

Kip · December 18, 2013, 05:38:00 PM

Joe vt or anyone Would you who builds bear limbs I know roase Oak but no contact.Does Bear sell limbs only.Thanks Kip

jeff w · December 18, 2013, 06:49:00 PM

3 Rivers and Big Jim sell limbs only. Both are sponsors here.

dbd870 · December 19, 2013, 08:47:00 AM

One thing I love about sites like this is how you can take things away fom them even if they don't diectly pertain to you. From threads on here I have decided with my 29+ draw length I'm not goingto bother playing with anything under 58"

cacciatore · December 19, 2013, 03:08:00 PM

Shooting a 58" bow with a 15" riser isn't like shooting a 58" bow with a 20" riser!

December 19, 2013, 05:09:00 PM

When I was drawing about 28", I preferred the #3 limbs on my short riser. On my B riser I preferred the #2 limbs.

hawkeye n pa · December 19, 2013, 05:21:00 PM

I have both the A and B riser. For stump shooting and a 3D course the A riser shoots fine. When shooting indoors at the local club for score the B riser will add a few(very few) points. PS On a good day I have a 28" draw.

hitmantoto · December 21, 2013, 03:50:00 PM

hi, this is a very good bow, hunting. It is magniable, courtyard and especially fast (my opignion)
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