bear grizzly or predator classic recurve?

lan91 · January 30, 2014, 08:55:00 PM

I'm thinking of buying a recurve. I'm not sure if I should buy a grizzly or predator classic. any suggestions?

Bowwild · January 30, 2014, 08:59:00 PM

I'd order the Predator. I've owned both. Very different bows.

I owned the grizzly in 1971 and the Predator (Anniversary Edition) currently.

lan91 · January 30, 2014, 09:09:00 PM

I'm hoping I find a used one, kind of hard to find in Australia though. New predators here are 900 and grizzlys 460-550. only been shooting 3 months but I've bought 4 brand new bows.

EHK · January 30, 2014, 09:13:00 PM

Had a Predator and sold it. Big mistake. One of the smoothest, fastest and most forgiving bows I've ever had. If comparing it to a modern day Grizzly, I would take the Predator hands down.

lan91 · January 30, 2014, 09:15:00 PM

If two or more people recommend the predator I'll buy one asap. Putting all my money towards buying a house soon so gotta spoil myself now!

Harleysboss · January 30, 2014, 09:22:00 PM

Heres one more vote for the predator no contest...everything all the others have said.

Gentle-Savage · January 30, 2014, 09:30:00 PM

who makes the predator? interested in checking it out

dhermon85 · January 30, 2014, 09:31:00 PM

I'll vote Grizzly. My '69 shot great this afternoon. But I've never shot a predator. I know lots of others would give the grizz the nod.

Duncan · January 30, 2014, 09:40:00 PM

I've owned both. They were both 50# @ 28" The Predator is heavier in weight but is very smooth and steady. The Predator points well and is very accurate. In my opinion the Grizzly is a good bow but I have to shoot it a lot to be accurate with it. It may be because it is so light in weight. I like shooting it with a bow quiver, seems to give it a bit of stability. I tend to shoot the Predator more without the bow quiver.

dhermon85 · January 30, 2014, 09:44:00 PM

I re-read your post...4 brand new bows in 3 months!
Stop buying, start shooting!

lan91 · January 30, 2014, 09:57:00 PM

I change bows everyday lol. I've only got 3 at the moment though, gave a 55# samick sage to my friend. right now I got a bear Montana, hoyt buffalo and a Howard hill big five. I can shoot the longbows all day because they only weight a pound or so but I shoot the hoyt better. archery is really addictive! I can afford both bows but don't have enough room for 2.

dhermon85 · January 30, 2014, 10:01:00 PM

Just giving you a hard time!

lan91 · January 30, 2014, 10:08:00 PM

How many bows do you have? :D If only posting from USA to Australia was cheaper. i see so many beautiful bows on American sites :(

TGbow · January 30, 2014, 10:28:00 PM

It is going to be a personal preference thing. I've owned a Predator and they are fine bows, made by a great bowyer.
I have a 1978 Grizzly that I shoot better than any recurve I've shot in recent years, the grip and overall feel will determine which you like the best.
The Grizzly is a really great bow that is often over looked. Just depends on what you like personally.

NBK · January 30, 2014, 11:28:00 PM

Knee jerk reaction is for the predator based upon a smooth and very fast bow. However, the predator has a "unique" grip that's pretty high and I sold mine because I just couldn't get used to it. Preferring longbows, I just passed it along. Good luck.

bofish-IL · January 30, 2014, 11:42:00 PM

I had a predator sold it regretted it and bought another. One of the best shooting bows I have shot.

lan91 · January 30, 2014, 11:50:00 PM

ok predator it is!

ishoot4thrills · January 31, 2014, 06:13:00 AM

I've owned two Predators. Great bows. You can't go wrong if you choose one.

PeteA · January 31, 2014, 06:23:00 AM

Predator no question. I have the Predator Hunter and a Bear Takedown. The bear never goes out! I only shoot the Predator, hunting , 3d, target, stumping. Solid in hand, a touch on the heavy side but i like the mass, been shooting trad for 4 years and shooting this bow for 3. I final came to understand the concept shoots where you look. I shoot aluminums which are very easy to tune out of this bow. I have a 46 @ 28 . Shoots more like 50#. packs a punch. Best bang for the buck here in the States.

59Alaskan · January 31, 2014, 06:36:00 AM

I have owned 20+ Grizzlys. I haven't found a Grizzly I didn't like. 62" Grizzlys are deathly quiet and very forgiving. 58" and 56" Grizzlys are hunting machines.

The Predator is a very different style bow than the Grizzly. They are apples and oranges. Both good and good for you LOL!!

I would decide first what style you want then compare bows between those styles.

Or buy both, used somehow. I understand that is much more difficult there than here.