I am getting out of the compound hunting and back into traditional , looking at a 55lb Bear Kodiak Mag 1973 extremely clean , what’s your thoughts on this bow?? Also looking at the Sarrels blackhills LB on this site.
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I love the lines on those old Bears. I never seem to see any long enough to handle my 32" draw when I'm in the market, so I don't own one. That's as classic as a bow gets though!Comment
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Classic for sure, not bad shooters. Personally I think you’d be happier with the Sarrels but it’s a personal choice. I have both and prefer the Sarrels over the Bear.
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The Magnum is fine for an occasional shooter. The string angle is so severe that it can and probably will damage your string fingers. I used one for several months straight probably ten years ago. I have a draw very close to 30". The bow handled it fine. My string fingers got really sore. Now, I hate to even use a 60" bow.Comment
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Hunted with the Kodiak for years. Also used a Bear White Tail Hunter. Both good bows. This was in the 1970s and I still use the WTH to bow fish.Comment
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Ill parrot what 60D said about the Magnum...string angle sucks. If youve fat fingers...youll get the pinch. If youve a long draw...youll get the pinch. Super sexy beast of a bow though. A buddy loaned me one and it is strictly a bowfishing rig now.
Take it easy on yourself getting back in...Id say skip the Bear and go Blackhills...and come shoot Traditional First Shot Challenges with us.Comment
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Thank you folks for the info!!Comment
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I had the magnum and returned it. It just felt like it stacked on me and wasn't super comfortable to shoot. I bought a sarrels blue ridge and loved it.Comment
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I have the magnum and love it. It’s so light it steadier with quiver and 4 arrows attached. If my draw was more than 28” I don’t think I’d like it due to string angle. For your first bow I would go with something longer. You will shoot it better.Comment
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