Bear recurve and longbow shooters role call

[Duncan]

My first recurves were a Bear Alaskan 47# and a Bear Grizzly 50#. Killed deer with both and still have both. The Grizzly gets alot more attention when I'm not shooting any of my other bows. The Grizz was my go to bow this season with lodgepole pine shafts and 145 gr Ace 2 blades that shoot like darts. Would like to own some of the other vintage models someday.

[REBbowhunter]

'66 Kodiak
'69 Tigercat
Post '73 Kodiak Mag
'76 er

[Arkansaslongbow]

55# @ 28 inch Bear Montana; never had a bow in my hand that does what my Montana does for me; I would love to own a black widow but can't justify replacing my true friend; you can buy a more expensive bow but you will NEVER buy a bow that is any better than what Bear makes; as they say, "proof is in the puddin' "


 

[Buffalo John]

1997 Bruin 55@28 stupid auto correct

[ISP 5353]

My lovely wife shoots a 1962 Bear Polar and she shoots it quite well.  66 inches long and 30lbs at 28.

[nineworlds9]

My first bow I got in my teens 2nd hand- a 1967ish Tigercat 33@28.  Sold it this year after having it over 15 years.  My other Bear was a Montana I just partial traded to Blueridge for a nice Hill.  Only thing Bear I have left currently is a wheelie (!!!!!)    

[Stumpkiller]

I keep two Bears to remind me how nimble my Howatt, Browning and Wing bows are.      

Rugged and reliable.  If they were girls I would say "well, at least she can cook!"

[longrifle]

Alright my turn, 1969 #55 super k,grayling #55 super Grizzly, grayling #55 Grizzly, and a 1988 gainsville #55&60 Custom Kodiak T/D. I think the Bears are the smoothest bows out there,and I have shot alot of different bows.

[4runr]

3 '59 Grizzlys
1 '59/'60 Alaskan
2 '61 K-Mags
2 '61 Polars
1 '61 Grizzly
1 '62 Grizzly
2 '65 Kodiaks (best shooters)

[Michigan Mark]

A couple of new ones
Ausable my first R/D and
Super Kodiak
Both make my shooting look good.

[Igor]

I'm a tigercat fan.....


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[Jack Shanks]

I don't have them all right in front of me to list them seperate but I'm a fan too.


45-50 Kodiaks & Super Kodiaks 1950-1976
12-15 Kodiak Specials 1956-66
20-25 Kodiak Magnums 1961-77
6-8 Custom Kodiak T/Ds 1970-mid 80's
5-6 Super Magnums 1966-74
5-6 Kodiak Hunters 1967-70
3-4 Alaskans
6-8 Cubs 1952-68
45-50 Grizzlies 1949-1971
8-10 Polars 1950-60s
4-5 Tamerlanes
5-6 Little Bears 1965-77
2 Grumleys 1940's

Probably one or two of a few other models I'm forgetting.

[Blackhawk]

When I began shooting in the early 60's, it was Bear or nothing.  Fred was my hero and I could not stomach shooting another brand.  

Today, I own and shoot other brands, but that love for Bear bows is more passionate.

[mississippidave]

I'we always loved K-Mags and have had a bunch in different weights!  My daughters shoot K-  Mags as well!  I just got a minty B-riser Takedown with some 60lb@28 limbs!!! I'm very excited about it...

 

[KyRidgeRunner]

I shoot an old Bear-Black Panther Hunter!  The bow is 52" long and 45lb @ 27.  Love to shoot her!

[hayslope]

I think I have one or two around somewhere............

 

[Barry Rowland]

73 K Mag and I'm with Nigel01...greatest bow I'll ever own!!

[Barry Rowland]

Great shot and nice bow Mississippidave!!

[Larry m]

I own and shoot a few!! Not as many as Jack though......  

[DavidV]

'71 Grizzly 50# @ 28"

My uncle never shot it so he gave it to me when I started building selfbows.