My Christmas present to myself arrived today. A Super Magnum 48, 50#. I was looking for a Grayling model in excellent shape and I found this one from a fellow Leatherwaller. As best as I can tell it is a 1970 to early 72 model.I only shot it a few times to test some arrows, but I was impressed.I do have a 27" draw so I haven't had any problems with finger pinch. I read most of the posts I could find here on the 48 before I bought so I had an idea of what to expect. I found that for me I shoot it best canted a fair amount, but I didn't find it to be especially twitchy to shoot. Although it might crop up with some more shooting. Here's a pic, the bow is green, but the sunlight makes it appear brownish.

Pic didn't work. Trying again.

I like the supermag also. Jeffer has a good video on shooting the supermag 48...ron

here's a pic of the two arrows I tried. Full length GT 600 with 125 gr point and with paracord added to get the weight up,red and white fletch. GT 400, 27 1/4", 100 gr brass insert and 225 grain point.I was surprised the the 400's shot so well, although I probably will try other lengths of the 600 and see how they do.

I would like to try one some day!

I've wanted to try one for many years, even though I usually shoot longbows. I'm glad I did finally get one. I read a lot of negative reports, but trying one yourself is the only way to know for sure.

The first time that I ever saw a Super Mag was in 1969 when a fellow soldier in Montana showed up with one on a deer hunt. It was all black, beautiful, and so tiny.

I knew I had to have one of those some day...and have not regretted it for one minute.

Bill Stewart, Owen Jeffrey, Fred Bear...these guys knew what worked.

Great bow

Good for you Man!

I got a 1966 Super Mag (first year they made em) all micarta riser and, like you only have a 26.5 - 27" draw so no probs with finger pinch. I did a lot of stump hunting with it this year and have been super impressed!

Hope you keep enjoying yours too!

J.

Ditto Tatwell. Super mag has mixed reviews but you've just got to try one. I bought a new super mag a year ago and is my new favorite of the 7 other bows I own/have owned.

Lots of good bows are never even tried because of bad review from folks who never shot them.

Tatwell, I don't see a stabilizer bushing. If so yours would be a 1970 Model.

I've got a 1966 model. Very fun bow and great in tight places. I draw 28" split finger with no pinch.

They aren't for everyone though.

I've got two love'em I draw 29" no finger pinch at all. I talked with a bear rep he told me the super mag was safe to 31".

Love the "shorty's". Wish I had a shorter draw and could shoot them better.

I took the 48 down to a Christmas dinner today and about 5 guys tried the little bow out. Now, to be clear, no one has a draw over 28". No one had ever shot one of these bows before, all have longer recurves. All of them liked the 48, and after a few shots they all did well with it. One other young man shoots a compound bow, but he gave it a try and it worked for him, although he needs a lighter weight. I almost didn't buy one because of so many bad reviews, but as said before, I had to see for myself. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

I love my little Super Mag...nicknamed "Maggie". My hunting bow, especially from a tree stand. Sweet little bow. My draw is 26". Bow is 45lb@28"..... Marsha

Sorry the pic turned sideways on me. Marsha

I have a Super Mag. & I really like it. I had it refinished, shot it some & it developed a slight crack so I retired it. I draw 29" & got along with it well. Maybe another one day a 45lb?

Nice present! Love mine, got it for Christmas 3 years ago.

Marsha, what brand quiver is that on your bow? Looks great!

Recent experience with a Super Mag and not good. I purchased what was represented as a "new" model from an eBay seller, albeit not an authorized dealer. It arrived in the original box and packaging. However, when I examined the bow, I noticed issues with the fiberglass on the bottom lower limb near the tip. It gets worse. When I stringed the bow for the first time, using a Bear recurve stinger, the lower limb completely delaminated. I am getting a refund from the seller and have notified Bear Archery of the problem. Again, I emphasize that this appeared to be a factory defective bow manufactured in 2015.

Wow kahuna someone tried to make a buck for sure at least you weren't hurt

Crap happens. Even the most expensive customs will break. If the seller gave you money back, then you have no gripes except for not getting to shoot it. There are more out there and most 95% plus will be good ones.

Any bow can have problems. I had a Dick Robertson Montana Falcon's upper limb break on me shortly before I was to leave for a Colorado elk hunt. I called Dick Robertson and he said to send him the limbs. After he got the limbs he called me back and said he would replace the limbs for my bow at no cost and he even paid for the shipping. The only down side was he couldn't get the new limbs built and sent to me by the time I was to leave for Colorado. But I had other bows to take so I was still good to go. Sometimes ( you know what ) just happens.

For the record, I have been in contact with Bear Archery on what happened. This particular eBay seller has quite a number of "new" Bear bows offered, although according to Bear he/she is not an authorized dealer. Again, the bow came in sealed factory packaging, so it does not look like a case of someone selling fakes or factory seconds or what have you, other than the question of the source of the bows. I live a long way from archery shops, so online is my main source of equipment.

Tatwell.....sorry, just saw your old post. It is a slide on quiver by Selway. Marsha

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