I know it's a common topic but it never gets old for me. Let's see some bear takedowns ......philip

Since you didn't say Bear Kodiak Takedown's only here are my two Bear Hunter TDs. :)

gotta love em.

Some of them. 1969 to 2019

Custom kodiak has a problem :^) Eric

these photos are always a plus for me to study ! thank you !

Why is it necessary to black out the writing on a bow?

I don’t have one. But I know I want one.

still looking for a 2r grip for this guy

Nothing like a Bear T/D.

one still in plastic wrap...

two more limited edition takedowns

last of the bunch...

My green stripe.

The others.

Here's my bubinga/dyed maple A riser with #1 limbs. 47 pound draw weight. It's the best bow I've ever shot. Lately, I've been admiring the compass!

Joe

Frisky, you and I are one of the few that likes the compass.

Danielb- The compass is dead on and is great to have! Especially for a wilderness traveler such as myself.

Joe

Frisky, your case is good looking also, but I can't quite make out the writing on it. Does it say "Closet Bowman"?

I hope I don't derail this thread. I really like Bear T/Ds and want to see it keep going.

A "dipped" A-Mag, with matching #3 limbs.

I love the compass on my hunting bow. It's one less thing stuffed into your pocket. .....philip

That's a rare one.

One of a kind. :^)

Beautiful AB 17.

Here is the "FrankenMag" that I painted for a good friend. It was inspired by Eddie Van Halen.

That's pretty sweet Monte!

Here is my feeble collection, given more time I might be able to out together something.....

Sitting in a tree tonight trying to fill my Michigan Bear tag.

For you guys that have these bows.......what limb/riser combo would be the smoothest drawing bow? Thanks!.......Nimrod

Nimrod, for me it's the B riser with #3 limbs. I think the longer the bow pretty much the smoother the draw, but there has to be other things that affect it because the smoothest drawing bow I ever had or felt was only 62". The combo above, B with #3's will make a 64" bow. If you just want long and smooth then you could go with a C riser which is even longer. As you add length you also loose weight. The B with #3 limbs is very popular combo with these risers.

I have a 31” draw. I’ve bern told I need a “B” riser and #3 limbs. Are the new ones built as well as the older bows? I’m really getting itchy to get one of these. I’ve never even shot a recurve. All the bows shown look amazing.

B riser #3 limbs . I have a longer draw and it’s perfect .

Now if I could only find a LH B riser in the awesome camo color like above I’d be set.

B riser #3 limbs . I have a longer draw and it’s perfect .

Now if I could only find a LH B riser in the awesome camo color like above I’d be set.

This is a 2018 Maple "A" riser and #3 limbs. 60", 45#@28". Frank

Just joined the takedown club a few weeks back with this mint A riser.

Special thanks to Stringmaker and his friend. Stringmaker for being a honest pleasant middleman and his friend giving me an affordable price.

a dymondwood riser from 2011,,

"Are the new ones built as well as the older bows?"

This is a very good question...if you are talking about quality of materials and ability to last as long as possible, I would have to go with the new ones. I believe the resins and laminates are better and more advanced today than they ever have been. "Built as well" can be subjective...no real serious Bear collector would ever fess up to the possibility that any other bow could possibly be "built as well" as a Grayling. I don't know if it's true, but I keep hearing that the new bows are made on the old Grayling forms and fixtures. If you are talking about "workmanship" I have to say that there is little to zero difference. I have been very happy with all the Gainesville bows I own. Zero quality issues with any of mine and the time I did contact the current folks at Bear they were beyond fantastic. The next guy will post what junk they are. Bows.....some people are in love with Black Widow takedowns...they make me vomit.

Chain, I draw 30” and prefer the A riser with #3 limbs making a 60” bow. The B riser with #3 limbs at 64” is a smooth shooter but for hunting my favorite is the 60” combo with the A riser.

A pair of Mike St. John B-risers

My combo is a phenolic/Bubinga B handle with #3 Gainsville limbs. It's whisper quiet and smooth. My other is an A mag with #3 Grayling limbs. Different feel...but still smooth. I really like the stability that the phenolic/Bubinga handle provides.

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I always liked the looks of the 2012 and 2013 all bubinga risered Bear Kodiak Takedowns.

Frank, They are my favorite modern ones ......philip

I have two mag risers an A and B love them. >>>>>——————>

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Great looking Bears all!! Some of you have quite the collections. Mine is a target bow (C riser with #35 limbs and sight) came with the carry case. Sometimes I think I want to get rid of it since I don't really shoot it. Any thoughts on value? Hope this isn't breaking any site rules but looks like we have some TD experts here.

I want one! But I need to shoot one. I’m hoping maybe Kalamazoo this coming January. That will give me time to get acquainted with it before elk season in MT. Thanks Guys.

a & b ,,, all bubinga risers

a & b ,, two tone risers..

my favorite is my "A with birthmarks and #3 skinny/small red tip limbs... having arrows/feathers to match only makes it better... :)

Proud new owner of a Bear A Riser! Found a slightly used one in about mint condition for a deal I could not refuse. Love how the grip feels in my hand. As far as grip goes on the handle this is my favorite Bear yet. Will probably try some #1 limbs first and maybe pick up some #3s down the road. Finally part of the club!

I had it bad for awhile lol

My A riser with #3 limbs. 45# @ 29". It's my favorite bow I've ever shot.

Looking good Matt!!!

Not quite a Bear, but something in between.

Just got this LES-2, 40#.

It shoots, too! This is from 70 yards. The limbs on these bows are among the best I've ever shot.

To answer the question, what's the smoothest set up: I did draw force curves on A with #1, A with #3, B with #1 and B with #3. While A with #3 gained less weight per inch than the others, leading some to say it's a very smooth set up, by far the smoothest is B with #3. Actually soft. The weight gain per inch goes down near the end of a 28-29" draw.

These were all done with equal weight LES bows. I don't know if the same would apply to vintage or other modern takedowns.

Others are A,B, an C with omega sights an Bear counter weight.

I miss my green "B" alum riser and number 2 limbs. That bow was a sweet shooter.

I've been a fan of them for awhile...

My favorite... one of the first Bubinga "A" risers with 57 pound #3's

An older A riser

One of my grey maple "A"'s..

and another

My two tome "A' riser with 60 pound #3's

My two tone "B" riser with 52 pound #1's

A green stripe

My newest just arrived Friday...

inrut, you must have done a good job. The first thing that came to mind was, "I bet Eddie Van Halen would love that bow. Then I read your text and got a laugh.

Seahorse, thank you! Totally different riser for sure! It was for a very good friend. Probably not any others around but who knows.

KDdog, Brandon did awesome work on the Custom 1977. I should have bought that bow when I had a chance. Here is my version of a Bear T/D A.

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