Returning to traditional archery after 20 years....

[archer66]

Hello all....

I grew up shooting recurve bows with cedar arrows.  I had a variety of kid size fiberglass and wood bows ranging from 15-35 pounds then in the 1980's I shot a Bear Kodiak Magnum recurve.  I started bowhunting in 1993 and spent that season shooting the Bear Kodiak Magnum.  The following season I purchased a compound and have been shooting compounds since then.  

Over the last 5 years or so I have been itching to get back into traditional archery.  I loved shooting that old Bear Kodiak Magnum so I started looking around for one.  I was born in 1966 so I thought I'd like to find one made that year.  Well....finally it's happened.  I recently became the proud owner of a NEW TO ME 1966 Bear Kodiak Magnum.  It's a 52 inch model in 42 pounds at 28 inches.  I have a 25.5 inch draw length with it and on a  bow scale I am pulling 40 pounds if I anchor at the corner of my mouth which is what I intend to do.

Well....I guess that's long enough for an introduction.....it's time to start looking for that perfect arrow.  I've decided for now that I want to go with carbon arrows...at least until I am more comfortable with the bow....

Wish me luck!!

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[lpcjon2]

Good luck and welcome to the fire.any ? you have can be answered here by some of the most knowledgeable archers around.And they are pretty friendly too.      

[vintage-bears]

Originally posted by archer66:
Hello all....

I grew up shooting recurve bows with cedar arrows.  I had a variety of kid size fiberglass and wood bows ranging from 15-35 pounds then in the 1980's I shot a Bear Kodiak Magnum recurve.  I started bowhunting in 1993 and spent that season shooting the Bear Kodiak Magnum.  The following season I purchased a compound and have been shooting compounds since then.  

Over the last 5 years or so I have been itching to get back into traditional archery.  I loved shooting that old Bear Kodiak Magnum so I started looking around for one.  I was born in 1966 so I thought I'd like to find one made that year.  Well....finally it's happened.  I recently became the proud owner of a NEW TO ME 1966 Bear Kodiak Magnum.  It's a 52 inch model in 42 pounds at 28 inches.  I have a 25.5 inch draw length with it and on a  bow scale I am pulling 40 pounds if I anchor at the corner of my mouth which is what I intend to do.

Well....I guess that's long enough for an introduction.....it's time to start looking for that perfect arrow.  I've decided for now that I want to go with carbon arrows...at least until I am more comfortable with the bow....

Wish me luck!!

I got one better. Your looking for bows made in 1966. Not too difficult. Try looking for serial #s with 1966 or 66. Its alot of work!
But I love it.
Welcome aboard and Good Luck........Philip

[ti-guy]

Welcome!

[archer66]

Originally posted by vintage-bears:
 

Originally posted by archer66:
Hello all....

I grew up shooting recurve bows with cedar arrows.  I had a variety of kid size fiberglass and wood bows ranging from 15-35 pounds then in the 1980's I shot a Bear Kodiak Magnum recurve.  I started bowhunting in 1993 and spent that season shooting the Bear Kodiak Magnum.  The following season I purchased a compound and have been shooting compounds since then.  

Over the last 5 years or so I have been itching to get back into traditional archery.  I loved shooting that old Bear Kodiak Magnum so I started looking around for one.  I was born in 1966 so I thought I'd like to find one made that year.  Well....finally it's happened.  I recently became the proud owner of a NEW TO ME 1966 Bear Kodiak Magnum.  It's a 52 inch model in 42 pounds at 28 inches.  I have a 25.5 inch draw length with it and on a  bow scale I am pulling 40 pounds if I anchor at the corner of my mouth which is what I intend to do.

Well....I guess that's long enough for an introduction.....it's time to start looking for that perfect arrow.  I've decided for now that I want to go with carbon arrows...at least until I am more comfortable with the bow....

Wish me luck!!

I got one better. Your looking for bows made in 1966. Not too difficult. Try looking for serial #s with 1966 or 66. Its alot of work!
But I love it.
Welcome aboard and Good Luck........Philip [/b]

Lol....I got lucky there....here is the serial number of my bow...

6M4366

[BRITTMAN]

Welcome and enjoy !!!!

[redant 60/65]

Welcome back from the dark side.  

[Cyclic-Rivers]

welcome back. FYI Its addicting and you are probably already hooked.  

[wooddamon1]

Welcome back!  

[JParanee]

very cool good for you

[jackdaw]

se, you didn't need those training wheels afterall....welcome back....jackdaw

[woodcock]

It was 37 years for me.  I kept all of my stuff from the 70's bows that is.  I let my red plaid baggies with the 2 inch cuffs go!  a couple of years ago my 13 y.o. sons got me back into it and the sincere and patient mentoring of a trad ambassador, John Dill.  Like it was meant to be.  We have embraced it with great passion, it is a family thing now with 10 y.o. daughter throwing down with her longbow as well.  Welcome back!

[vintage-bears]

Originally posted by archer66:
 

Originally posted by vintage-bears:
 

Originally posted by archer66:
Hello all....

I grew up shooting recurve bows with cedar arrows.  I had a variety of kid size fiberglass and wood bows ranging from 15-35 pounds then in the 1980's I shot a Bear Kodiak Magnum recurve.  I started bowhunting in 1993 and spent that season shooting the Bear Kodiak Magnum.  The following season I purchased a compound and have been shooting compounds since then.  

Over the last 5 years or so I have been itching to get back into traditional archery.  I loved shooting that old Bear Kodiak Magnum so I started looking around for one.  I was born in 1966 so I thought I'd like to find one made that year.  Well....finally it's happened.  I recently became the proud owner of a NEW TO ME 1966 Bear Kodiak Magnum.  It's a 52 inch model in 42 pounds at 28 inches.  I have a 25.5 inch draw length with it and on a  bow scale I am pulling 40 pounds if I anchor at the corner of my mouth which is what I intend to do.

Well....I guess that's long enough for an introduction.....it's time to start looking for that perfect arrow.  I've decided for now that I want to go with carbon arrows...at least until I am more comfortable with the bow....

Wish me luck!!

I got one better. Your looking for bows made in 1966. Not too difficult. Try looking for serial #s with 1966 or 66. Its alot of work!
But I love it.
Welcome aboard and Good Luck........Philip [/b]

Lol....I got lucky there....here is the serial number of my bow...

6M4366 [/b]

That is so funny. You managed to find a 66' ending in 66.
Me like!
Looks like your having fun already!
Hold on for the ride, this thing gets very addictive!.......Good for you and enjoy........Philip

[Mudd]

Welcome back!!

It really warms my heart to hear how it has become a family thing for you and yours.

Thanks for sharing.

God bless,Mudd

[JimL]

Welcome back.  I came back from wheelies too.  I have found (for me) compounds are cold machines.  I never heard anyone say "wow that is a pretty bow."  It was just about winning and killing.  In trad I now see things I never saw before and I have and am learning some lessons from it. Wood is natural and so is hunting and not all about killing.  Sitting in Gods creation and watching the sun rise will keep me coming back if I never even see a deer.  Make no mistake one better not wonder too close.  Enjoy and take your kid.

[MercilessMing]

Welcome back and good luck!

[Possum Head]

What Jim said!I kinda got that Kodiak Magnum itch myself.

[woodcock]

JimL, Well said!  It is a good, wholesome way to go.  I am so pleased to have gotten back into it for my sake and the sake of my children and other youth we mentor. joe

[Geo S]

Good Luck! You'll have fun with the Magnum.

George

[Shakes.602]

Welcome Home!!