Info on 61 Bear Kodiak Recurve

[Curtis Haden]

I know this is pretty subjective, but what would be a reasonable price range for a 1961 Kodiak 45@28 in very good condition?  Only defects noted by seller are fine stress cracks in the limbs.  Looks like an all bubinga riser - no visible I-beam.  I'm very tempted by this bow, but I don't wanna get skinned...

PM me if you can help.  Thanks.

[reddogge]

$250-$350 maybe.

[Wade Phillips]

You are always taking a change with buying a used bow. Best to ask if bow is shootable and if the limbs are straight and to be able to return the bow if it is not shootable. I've bought hundreds of bows through the mail. Even though I try to be careful, I still get stung every once in a while with a bow that the seller says is shootable but turns out to have a problem making it non shootable, and it can not be returned.

[Bjorn]

If you are looking for a shooter, 1961 Kodiaks are a riskier choice compared to the 1962. The 61's had a lot more problems with stress and most '62's are virtually bullet proof. IMO