So i found a bear "glass powered grizzly" hand written on it is "kr5190 amo-58 50x#". that is pretty old looking but seems to be in good shape. I got a 56" string and have been pkaying with it but i know nothing about bows. Is an old recurve like this going to blow up in my hands? Or should i be fine to shoot it? Draws smooth and seems to shoot well but i have no idea what im doing!
Found a bear bow should i play with it?
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sixgunner455
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Those are tough old bows. If it all seems intact, no cracks or seams or splits anywhere, you could probably shoot it safely. If you aren't sure, take it to an archery shop and have them check it out for you.
I got an old Bear recurve similar to yours at a yard sale for 5 bucks, and whenever I'm in the mood to drag out my archery target, I shoot the heck out of it.
I got an old Bear recurve similar to yours at a yard sale for 5 bucks, and whenever I'm in the mood to drag out my archery target, I shoot the heck out of it.
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With the first letter being K, the bow was manufactured 1970 or later. As stated above, have it checked out if you're not sure ab out it. My very first recurve was a 1970 manufacture Bear grizzly. Great bow, and a real smooth shooter with my cedar arrows (hence my screen name)
Make sure the string is good, and that it has the proper brace height. I personally prefer flemish twist strings, as it makes it super easy to adjust the brace height, especially as a new string breaks in and stretches.
If there is anything specific you want to know, shoot me a PM. I would be glad to provide other contact info and help in any way that I can
Make sure the string is good, and that it has the proper brace height. I personally prefer flemish twist strings, as it makes it super easy to adjust the brace height, especially as a new string breaks in and stretches.
If there is anything specific you want to know, shoot me a PM. I would be glad to provide other contact info and help in any way that I can
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Make sure you check the brace height. When strung, measure from the throat of the grip, to the string. A grizzly should be around 8", it can handle a little less or a little more, maybe 1/4 to 1/2 inch either way. Brace height is very important if you dont want a broken bow on your hand. Too little can cause your limbs to de laminate. Too much, and you'll pre load the limbs and rob them of speed and power
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Yes, you need a longer string. I just moved and am still unpacking, or I would just make you one.
A production string will be marked with the length of the bow that it fits, on the package. You can find one at www.3riversarchery.com
I would recommend a Flemish string, as you can twist it up as it stretches in, and bring it back to proper length. Just don't untwist it very far. There are no knots in it. The twist holds it all together.
Another item you'll wanna get is a good stringer, if you don't have one. The old bend it over your leg thing is a nice way to twist a limb and really screw up your bow, unless you are really experienced at it. A lot of people don't even realize what they are doing, until it's too late.
Being a fiberglass backed bow, you dont have to unstring it every time you are done. If you choose to leave it strung, store it laying down, or hang it up. Leaning it in a corner will also mess up your limbs over time, as will storing a strung bow in a hot place (inside a car, etc).
A production string will be marked with the length of the bow that it fits, on the package. You can find one at www.3riversarchery.com
I would recommend a Flemish string, as you can twist it up as it stretches in, and bring it back to proper length. Just don't untwist it very far. There are no knots in it. The twist holds it all together.
Another item you'll wanna get is a good stringer, if you don't have one. The old bend it over your leg thing is a nice way to twist a limb and really screw up your bow, unless you are really experienced at it. A lot of people don't even realize what they are doing, until it's too late.
Being a fiberglass backed bow, you dont have to unstring it every time you are done. If you choose to leave it strung, store it laying down, or hang it up. Leaning it in a corner will also mess up your limbs over time, as will storing a strung bow in a hot place (inside a car, etc).
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What do you know about a lil cub made in Greyling?
We still play with it but the string is just a guess.
-kBob
We still play with it but the string is just a guess.
-kBob
Flyincedar
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You would have to provide more info than that.
Owen Sparks
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My current bow is a 1960 vintage Ben Pearson 701 hunter recurve. It still shoots just fine.
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Take a cotton ball and rub it along the surface of the bow. If there are absolutely no snags anywhere, the bow is in no danger of delamination. If the cotton snags anywhere, be wary of that bow.
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