Bear Grizzly

[txtrophy85]

Are they good bows?

Looking at getting another recurve and want a good quality bow but don’t know if a true custom would be advantageous to me at this skill level.

What is the general consensus of these bows?

[Chew]

Two of my sons have given up the compounds and are shooting bear grizzlies. I am working on making a bear Montana longbow my primary bow. I would say they are pretty darn good... especially for the money

[DRT]

I don't care for Bear bows because of the really high wrist. However they have a huge following and you can find them very reasonable used. So if you decide it isn't for you it will sell.
And I agree a true custom bow is something that is hard to know what to get until you know what works for you. Length, grip type and size, etc. But honestly most production bows shoot better than most hunting archers do.

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[PigOPs]

I wonder how many animals have fallen to a Bear Grizzly... They're inexpensive enough to try.

[DRT]

Originally Posted by PigOPs

I wonder how many animals have fallen to a Bear Grizzly... They're inexpensive enough to try.

I'd say they are probably the equivalent of the 30-30 lever action. No telling how many deer they've killed. Not fancy but danged effective.

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[txtrophy85]

Originally Posted by DRT

I'd say they are probably the equivalent of the 30-30 lever action. No telling how many deer they've killed. Not fancy but danged effective.

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Good analogy.

I’m really leaning to the Martin Black Mamba

[DRT]

Had a guy on another forum call Martin bows "plywood bows".
Curious because although they are laminated they aren't thin wood sections.
And their performance is known to be superior to other similar bows like the Bear line up.
I happened onto mine and although it wasn't something I "wanted" opportunity and price was decision maker for me. However after getting it out, putting quite a few arrows down range and getting to know it I like it.
However limbsavers are a must. At 10gpp it has a twang to it but the limbsavers toned it way down.

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[RUNNING BEAR]

I’ve had a Grizzly for 15 years or so. Needless to say I like mine.

Note* I’m far from an expert with trad gear.

[txtrophy85]

Originally Posted by DRT

Had a guy on another forum call Martin bows "plywood bows".
Curious because although they are laminated they aren't thin wood sections.
And their performance is known to be superior to other similar bows like the Bear line up.
I happened onto mine and although it wasn't something I "wanted" opportunity and price was decision maker for me. However after getting it out, putting quite a few arrows down range and getting to know it I like it.
However limbsavers are a must. At 10gpp it has a twang to it but the limbsavers toned it way down.

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Is it supposed to be some type of “ speed “ recurve? I noticed the brace height is shorter factory spec.

I was planning on shooting a tad heavier but still around that 10 1/2 gpp weight

[DRT]

They have a little bit more curve to the limbs.

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[Warwagon]

I have a like new 50lb Bear Grizzly I’ll sell for 250.00.


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[txtrophy85]

Originally Posted by Warwagon

I have a like new 50lb Bear Grizzly I’ll sell for 250.00.


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Is it left handed?

[3ChordTruth]

Originally Posted by DRT

I'd say they are probably the equivalent of the 30-30 lever action. No telling how many deer they've killed. Not fancy but danged effective.

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X2

Alex Trebek might have said “A 30-30 lever action, Campbell’s Chicken Noodle soup, Remington Model 870, Marisa Tomei and The Bear Grizzly.

The correct response is "What five Classics should you take to the woods?”

[txtrophy85]

Lmao...Marisa Tomei...

She played a great role in “The Wrestler “

[DRT]

She is a fine looking gal.

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[txtrophy85]

Went ahead and ordered the Grizzly in 55#.


We will see how she shoots when she gets here.


From what i've been reading I'll have to upgrade the string. Any recommendations for a Dacron String?

[DRT]

Originally Posted by txtrophy85

Went ahead and ordered the Grizzly in 55#.


We will see how she shoots when she gets here.


From what i've been reading I'll have to upgrade the string. Any recommendations for a Dacron String?

Aren't the new ones FF rated?
Regardless, www.hcbstrings.com is the best choice for strings.
Daniel makes a great string, quiet and long lasting.

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[BillyJack1975]

Originally Posted by DRT

Aren't the new ones FF rated?
Regardless, www.hcbstrings.com is the best choice for strings.
Daniel makes a great string, quiet and long lasting.

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Last I heard was that the current Grizzly is the only bow in Bears’ lineup that doesn’t have what they consider reinforcing limb tips, and it’s not rated for fast flight strings. Super Grizzly is though.

Agree with what you said. The Grizzly is the 30-30 or 870 of the over the counter trad archery world. I got an early 70’s model and it’s a sweetheart of a bow. You should be happy with one, always use it as a backup if you upgrade.

[DRT]

Daniel does non FF as well.

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[txtrophy85]

Unless I’m unpleasantly surprised at when my bear gets here....it may be an 870 but it’s a wing master. They are good looking bows....a lot nicer looking than what I’ve seen some other lower end recurves look.

But as long as I can shoot it, that’s what matters

[DRT]

Originally Posted by txtrophy85

Unless I’m unpleasantly surprised at when my bear gets here....it may be an 870 but it’s a wing master. They are good looking bows....a lot nicer looking than what I’ve seen some other lower end recurves look.

But as long as I can shoot it, that’s what matters

I wouldn't take it as a slight.
I take it as a bow that fills the biggest market niche in a way that is not only functional but reliable and stands the test of time.
Good looking is in the eye of the beholder. And a deer doesn't care how good the bow looks as the arrow slips between it's ribs.
What is important is how it shoots for you. Because if it doesn't, being pretty or expensive doesn't mean squat.

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[3ChordTruth]

Originally Posted by txtrophy85

Unless I’m unpleasantly surprised at when my bear gets here....it may be an 870 but it’s a wing master. They are good looking bows....a lot nicer looking than what I’ve seen some other lower end recurves look.

But as long as I can shoot it, that’s what matters

X2

To my eye, my Remington 870 20 gauge Upland Special is a beautiful shotgun. To my all day quail hunting feet, knees and back, my Remington 870 20 gauge Upland Special is a beautiful shotgun.

In my book comparing a Remington Model 870 and The Bear Grizzly is a compliment to both. Good luck with it.

[txtrophy85]

Got the grizzly in this afternoon.


Didn't have time to mess with it until i got home around 8, but i strung it, threw a nock on it and fired a few test arrows in the backyard. Although I couldn't see where I was hitting, I hit the target all 6 times from around 12 yards. went i went to pull the arrows the groups were surprisingly good considering it was dark. Bow is very light compared to my Satori and it felt good in the hand. shooting a 10 gpp arrow, it was a tad noisy but this is a bow that just has a quiver on it....no limbsavers, calf hair on the back of the limbs or poofs/cat whiskers.

Initial thought is I like it.


I also can immediately see why ya'll compared it to an 870. Its an attractive bow but not insanely beautiful, functional but not fancy. I've only held two bows prior, my Satori and a Sage Sammick and it feels alot better than the sage and I dare say it feels better in my hand than the Satori.

Will get some more shooting in on Thursday

[DRT]

Yep. I killed a lot of dove and ducks with an 870SPS. That gun had so many 5 stand rounds and boxes of clay birds thrown in front of it. Dang near ejected the shell on it's own when I shot it.
You'll enjoy the bow.

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[DRT]

It goes for you too.
Pics, or it never happened.

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[txtrophy85]

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[Bisch]

Good luck with the new stick!!!!

Bisch


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[Bluesman]

Memory doesn't function so good.....
Seems like I paid maybe $60 for a Grizzly in 1966.
It treated me very well until I traded it for the first Jennings compound which proved to be a dumb move on my part.
Grizzly = a great bow.

[Bisch]

Well, the quality control dosen’t loom to be too good on that bow! Somebody cut the shelf on the wrong side of the riser!!!










J/K……..

Bisch


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[DRT]

Looks great!
Now go get it bloody!

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[txtrophy85]

Originally Posted by DRT

Looks great!
Now go get it bloody!

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Taking it out this evening.


I thought I was gonna have to wait and get used to it a bit before I hunted with it. The bow isn’t as refined and it’s a bit “rougher “ to shoot as it’s a heavier draw and shorter AMO but as far as accuracy is concerned i can shoot it better than the Satori. Arrows go right where I want them to.

Now I’m gonna get new limbs for the satori and give it one more go to get it to shoot good bit of not I’ll send it down the road.

Hopefully I’ll stick a mature buck with it tonite!

[Bisch]

Good luck!!

Bisch


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[DRT]

Get some!

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[txtrophy85]

This guy was coming in nice and easy and was gonna end up 13-14 yards from my set and all of a sudden he caught a whiff of something he did not like, jerked his head up and ran off grunting. I could hear him grunting for over 100 yards.

Trad hunting is on a whole other level.


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[3ChordTruth]

Originally Posted by txtrophy85

Taking it out this evening.


I thought I was gonna have to wait and get used to it a bit before I hunted with it. The bow isn’t as refined and it’s a bit “rougher “ to shoot as it’s a heavier draw and shorter AMO but as far as accuracy is concerned i can shoot it better than the Satori. Arrows go right where I want them to.

Now I’m gonna get new limbs for the satori and give it one more go to get it to shoot good bit of not I’ll send it down the road.

Hopefully I’ll stick a mature buck with it tonite!

“Arrows go right where I want them to.”

This cannot be improved on, good luck with your cool new bow!

[3ChordTruth]

Originally Posted by txtrophy85

This guy was coming in nice and easy and was gonna end up 13-14 yards from my set and all of a sudden he caught a whiff of something he did not like, jerked his head up and ran off grunting. I could hear him grunting for over 100 yards.

Trad hunting is on a whole other level.


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That is a great hog hunting pic. Next time you post a pic of him I hope he is laying down!

[zoejogle]

Wonderful pic

[Brazosonthefly]

I bought a Grizzly 55lb this summer to try to use on an elk hunt this past September. I really wanted to like the bow but it really doesn't feel great. I got 400 spine arrows to shoot 150 gr broadheads at the recommendation of 3 Rivers Archery. The bow felt clunky to shoot with that setup. I'm debating whether to sell it or try to tune it better and keep it. Any tips? Did I go with too heavy of arrows and broadheads?

[BernieH]

Originally Posted by Brazosonthefly

I bought a Grizzly 55lb this summer to try to use on an elk hunt this past September. I really wanted to like the bow but it really doesn't feel great. I got 400 spine arrows to shoot 150 gr broadheads at the recommendation of 3 Rivers Archery. The bow felt clunky to shoot with that setup. I'm debating whether to sell it or try to tune it better and keep it. Any tips? Did I go with too heavy of arrows and broadheads?

You might try bumping up the insert and point weight to 250 - 300 gr total.

[txtrophy85]

Originally Posted by Brazosonthefly

I bought a Grizzly 55lb this summer to try to use on an elk hunt this past September. I really wanted to like the bow but it really doesn't feel great. I got 400 spine arrows to shoot 150 gr broadheads at the recommendation of 3 Rivers Archery. The bow felt clunky to shoot with that setup. I'm debating whether to sell it or try to tune it better and keep it. Any tips? Did I go with too heavy of arrows and broadheads?

I think you may be overspined. I shoot 500 spine arrows with a 150 grain tip and they arrows fly beautifully.

I'm pulling 47-48# however with my draw length.....525 Grain Total overall arrow weight.

[chardobon]

Good luck with the new stick!!!!

Bisch


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