Ben Pearson Bow?

[tracker12]

I have noticed a lot of very nice looking Perason bows for very cheap prices.  Is it because the are of poor quality or just not desirable as a brand.  I saw a Preditor and couger for like $50. each.  Seems like a pretty good deal.

[Biggamefish]

I have a Mace that I picked up fairly cheap.  Great bow(s) imo.  I shot 2-3 deer with it and it is the bow that got me into Trad archery.  That bow was  43#@28 and shot like a dream.  I put 2117 with 125 grain heads on it and it spit them right out there.

[David Mitchell]

Excellent bows, just not the "collector" bows that others are like Bear.

[DawgDoc]

They are great, functional bows. I agree with the above-not as desireable as some of the other vintage bows but still shoot just fine. Depending on the model some have that 60s chunky grip with long, high shelves. That can be overcome with an elevated rest or a piece of leather or toothpick under a rug rest. I still shoot a 1960s BP-H52 that is an awesome little brush or bow-fishing bow.

[ksbowman]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I have owned and still own alot of Pearson bows and really like them. They are good solid bows and good shooters.Pearson quality is good. I have also owned quite a few Bears and for me I perfer a Pearson. It's just like driving a Ford, Chevy or Dodge. Different people have different tastes. The market is fickle and the lesser price Pearsons are usually a bargain. A critter will never know what brand of bow you shot him with.

[hedgerowhuntr]

I just got 2 garbage Pearson bows, now don't take that statement the wrong way. What I mean by garbage is that these 2 bows are in great shape, someone just happened to put them in the garbage! I swear the nerve of some people  

[Killdeer]

Love my Pearsons!
Pic is from 1975 or thereabouts.

Killdeer

[bigbadjon]

Nothing wrong with a Pearson, especially their target bows. Their broadheads are great to, but do command a collectors price unlike the bows.

[Arwin]

I had a Colt and Golden Sovereign that shot nearly as good as modern customs.
Both were 62 inches and 45#
 I put on a skinny 10-12 strand B-50 string and kept the brace heights in the mid 7.25-7.75 range. You'll be surprised!

[SportHunter]

Underated bows. Most of their models are not the most collectible which keeps prices down. Like every brand of bows some styles will outperform others. I had a Pearson Renegade that was a really nice shooter, also have a collegiate which is more of an entry level bow.

[kestimator]

Originally posted by tracker12:
I have noticed a lot of very nice looking Perason bows for very cheap prices.  Is it because the are of poor quality or just not desirable as a brand.  I saw a Preditor and couger for like $50. each.  Seems like a pretty good deal.

Mr. Pearson probably did more than any other bow manufacturer to put good solid bows in the hands of the "everyday person".  Some of his stuff is highly sought after and collector prices verify this.  Other lines, models, etc...are not "collectable"...but are still good bows exhibiting fine function for the technology available at "the time".  I've owned several "old" Pearson bows and most were a true delight to shoot.  I've still got two recurve that are good shooters.  In fact my Palomino is one of the sweetest shooting bows that I've ever owned!!!