How Many Shoot and LOVE Bear TakeDowns?

Roy from Pa · April 01, 2012, 01:36:00 PM

Here is a link to it if others want to view it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEaaESlTJog&feature=related

Gun · April 01, 2012, 04:41:00 PM

I sure wish Bear would bring back the custom shop. I called them not long ago and the girl said they only come as you see them in the ads. Would be nice to have a choice in woods and grip styles. Even just the three like in the Mag Risers. You would think they would have some of those laying around to use as a template. I don't care for the red stripes and plain actionwood or the compass either. But that's just me.

tomwatson · April 02, 2012, 11:46:00 AM

Gun, it would be nice for them to offer some custom orders. Some would like to see the old Future Wood come back, but I think Dymond wood has replaced that. As far as grip styles, I saw at the K-Zoo expo that you can order the bow with "Fred's Grip" (lowered arrow shelf) as an option.

Tom

jcar315 · April 02, 2012, 09:45:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by tomwatson:
. As far as grip styles, I saw at the K-Zoo expo that you can order the bow with "Fred's Grip" (lowered arrow shelf) as an option.Tom

I would be very interested in finding out more specifics about this. I've heard something similar from others but can't quite seem to nail down how to make this happen.

As a "Bear guy" I would be in favor of all sorts of "custom" options being offered from the plant and would be more than willing to pay.

Would love to see a new Mag riser along with more wood TD options.

I too had a new red stripe but traded it away because the grip didn't quite fit like some of my other Bears.

Gun · April 03, 2012, 03:20:00 AM

Whew! Thought I killed a thread again.
I have the #2 Grip on a Bear Mag and like it. The three options that were available should about cover everyone. I just think Bear is missing the boat. Especially since the old risers are getting so expensive and hard to find as collectors are "hoarding" them.

Jack Shanks · April 03, 2012, 10:32:00 AM

I didn't realize I was collecting them until after the TV program "Hoarders" contacted me about filming a episode for their show. Told me someone in Canada had notified them.

Gun,

You will be happy to know that due to their intervention I will be letting go of a couple extra B Mags not shown as part of my therapy.

left to right Grayling C handle Type 1, A handle Type II, B mag, Gainesville Green Strip B handle early one, Green Stripe B handle factory camo and Green Stripe B handle

tomwatson · April 03, 2012, 10:41:00 AM

Hopefully Bear is listening, and I am sure that if the demand stays high they will see to it.

Gun · April 04, 2012, 03:34:00 AM

Jack- Too funny!
But...

I rest my case.
Not mine BTW. Saw on another thread.

cacciatore · April 04, 2012, 05:00:00 AM

This is a collection of TDs

I am glad they are rh so i have a chance for some lh.

Jack Shanks · April 04, 2012, 06:17:00 AM

Gun,

Now that is a collection! I saw them on another thread also but I can't seem to locate it now.

MR BILL SHORTY · April 04, 2012, 06:43:00 AM

ABEAR'S great collection! great guy too

tomwatson · April 04, 2012, 02:16:00 PM

I only have one :( .

cacciatore · April 04, 2012, 02:27:00 PM

Tom,it is a good begining!

jcar315 · April 04, 2012, 05:02:00 PM

Bear TD in South TX!

cacciatore · April 04, 2012, 05:09:00 PM

Nice looking cat whiskers,John!

Bowwild · April 04, 2012, 06:18:00 PM

Wow Gun, if someone asks how many Bear TDs you have you can simply reply, "All of em!"

That Type A is a beauty!

I've been offered two, still in the box, that are custom jobs by past employees. One is solid ebony. I can't afford em though.

jcar315 · April 04, 2012, 07:05:00 PM

The "lunchbox special" Bear TD and so neat to see. I've seen a few but not alot by any stretch.

One thing I did see the past year at Denton Hill was a Bear TD riser that a guy had built himself....man was it nice! Wish I had that kind of talent.

jcar315 · April 04, 2012, 09:11:00 PM

Matching A Riser and limbs:

Gun · April 05, 2012, 04:16:00 AM

Roy- not mine as stated. I only have a A Mag. As much as I'd like to have an older wood A, Doubt I'll find one "reasonably" priced anymore.
Bet you're getting lots of e-mails now about those two lunchbox specials.

Nala · April 05, 2012, 04:18:00 AM

Hey all,

I'm glad to see my old thread made a new appearance. I love these Bear TD bows even though I have never seen or handled one in person. Probably best I don't too cause I know I'd want one even more than I do now.

Seeing the pics you all posted of the variations over the years it occurred to me that all the Bear TD's look great. I wouldn't mind having any year. I don't know enough about them to say which one is a favorite.

Hey you all, how about posting some pics of the whole bow instead of just the riser? Don't get me wrong, I love the pics of the risers, I just would like to see the whole deal from top to bottom in all their glorious beauty....hehe.

Lastly, since I don't know as much about them as I would like, can you all give me a decent idea as to what a good price would be on an A riser in 45 to 50 pound draw? I know the least expensive would be the Magnesium riser, but after that, as to what year would be the best bargain, I have no clue. What would be my best chance to get one?

Thanks everyone for jumping back into this thread and posting thoughts and pics. I am enjoying it.

Nalajr