In 1938 bear hired nels grumley, a woodworker and bowyer, and the company expanded to offer handmade bows. Bear warrior iii youth compound archery bow package is a great starter set to introduce youngsters to archery and helps your young archer hone his archery skills. Fred bear books books by and about the legendary bowman fred bear fred. For more than 80 years, bear archery has been americas no. You need a combination of quickness and efficiency to get the job done on the hunt. Early on each and every bow which nels made was either stamped or signed with his name, along with the words bear products by grumley or bear archery by grumley. Topoint ship from usa archery trigon compound bow package,cnc milling bow riser,usa gordon composites limb,bcy string,1930 draw length,1970lbs draw weight,ibo 320fps 4. Published by human kinetics and written by douglas engh, this is another great great book and goes over, as the name suggests, all the fundamentals of archery. Covering a span from 1949 1999, youll find a wide range of bear archery items. To the bear archery traditional bow enthusiast and to the archery community at large, this book bear archery traditional bows.
Bear archery cruzer g2 rth compound bow black right handed. Your bear bow will be your best friend that you can take anywhere and wont let you down when you need it the most. The early grayling bows of 194748 were static recurves called the deerslayer, bush bow and hunter, plus three longbows called the field, rover and ranger. To learn about the history of that old bear bow out in the garage check out jorge coppens new book bear archery. Then, a large standing bear with glass powered bow written under it was placed on bows from 1953 to 1955. Bear archery compound bows feature incredible adjustability and customizability for the price paid. Their finesse, beauty, and overall high performance are a testament to the bear brand. If you are unsure about your arrow choice, contact your local bear archery dealer or an arrow manufacturer. No other bow delivers a higher performance to value ratio than a bear. It has been engineered for accuracy, long life, and built with quality and pride. The new compound bows from bear archery raised hunting. Bear archery salute ready to hunt compound bow includes trophy ridge sight, whisker biscuit, peep sight, and. A bear for everyone shop compound, traditional, and crossbows.
From the bows that bear designs, to the way they shoot in your hand you are in complete control. Bear archery royale youth compound bow with 550 lbs draw weight adjustment and 1227 in draw length adjustment no press needed. The next book was fred bears field notes, first published in 1976. Visit the bear archery website to date newer model bows. The bear warrior iii is developed by americas number 1 brand, bear archery, with 80 years of experience in youth bows and institutional archery. See more ideas about ads, print ads and bow arrows. Abbey archery presents the 2020 bear compound camo bow range. History of fred bear and his archery company and bows. Im 510 also, i looked on bear s website, but didnt see anything about replacement parts, in case i need. We have images of all of bear s 2020 bow range, including very large images go to the page containing your bow and click the view full image link. The initial focus was on silkscreening and advertising support work for automotive companies. Canada archery online bows, arrows, archery equipment and. This factor denotes the distance a compound bow draws before the string stops. The bear archery escape compound bow is here to help thanks to its speeds of up to 350 feet per second and rubber riser inserts to absorb sound from vibrations.
You can find more than 100 bear products in the lancaster archery supply, inc. For bear, its about being in the field at first light, listening to the shifting silence, and fighting to keep a steady hand and heart. Jan 04, 2018 the new compound bows from bear archery being on the precipice of a new year, many hunters are reliving the past seasons successes and missed opportunities. Even with the heaviest arrow shafts, the bear moment had no problems breaking 300 fps, and with the lighter shafts this impressive bow reached speeds of 360 fps, 20 fps higher than the advertised ata speed of 340 fps. Bear archery royale compound bow pefect for kids youtube. On this episode of bowhunterplanet we look at the royale from bear archery.
Our 2020 legend series features ultracompetitive compound bows that up the ante on performance and deliver legendary results. Beginning archery 101 what you need to know with renowned coach john. In a sequel to his book bear archery traditional bows, a chronological history 19492015, jorge l. Bear archery royale youth compound bow with 550 lbs draw weight adjustment and 1227 in draw length adjustment no press needed 5. A small running bear decal was placed on bows from 1948 to around 1953. Tenpoint titan m1 with scope and rope sled 180lbs truetimber viper western crossbow. Rare 1978 dealer bear archery catalog special edition bow hunting fred bear. His spirit, vision, and craftsmanship have stood the test of time. To learn about the history of that old bear bow out in the garage check out jorge coppens new book bear archery traditional bow. Since then, bear archery has made many advancements while continuing to focus on quality. Specializing in target, hunting, 3d and traditional archery. Coppen has put together a thorough reference book for merchandise produced during the grayling and early gainesville era of bear archery. We want to take a broad look at three of their models and discuss the best bear compound bow revi. We introduce this years line of bows featuring impeccable customization for the price paid.
Vintage fred bear archery sight for take down b handle straight pins. The h15 hybrid cam system makes for easy drawing with a range of 25. Sep 01, 2016 bear compound bows have come a long way from the traditional roots of archery. The royale is an incredibly lightweight bow that is the perfect introductory. Bear also makes accessory packages for compound bows, and rests and rugs for recurves. Sep 27, 2012 hard to believe its that time of year already, but bear archery became the first major player in the archery industry to unveil its 20 lineup late wednesday afternoon.
Bear archery was not one of the first compound bow manufacturers, but eventually found success with early models like the whitetail hunter. Shop the most dependable and adjustable compound bows on the market. Jun 11, 2016 the compound bow dominates the world of archery and archery hunting. The compound bow dominates the world of archery and archery hunting. I was told that the draw length is 28, which fits me well. It features a draw length range of 27 to 32 with a peak draw weight of 4560, 5570 pounds. Your new bear archery compound bow is the finest available. New listing bear whitetail hunter compound bow rh 39 used.
Shop bear archery compound bows, traditional bows, crossbows, and accessories. Bear archery moved manufacturing from michigan to gainesville, florida in 1978. Servicing hunters, recurve, compound and olympic style archers. Bows 19801989 click photos to zoom archery history.
Al has studied bear archery for many, many years and is considered by everyone as the king of information regarding bear archery collecting. Bear archery fisix ffl crossbow package, real tree extra. Make offer bear compound bow white tail hunter 39 string length. This is perfect as a starter compound bow and will not break the bank, yet is reliable and durable. A chronological history 19492015 represents a singular compilation of the chronological history of bear archery traditional bow production through the bear archery companys full. It comes fully equipped and ready to hunt, making it a great deal on a highly rated compound bow brand. Shooting my old bear whitetail 2 compound bow youtube. Im wondering if there is any info you can give me about this bow, since i know very little, and have no previous archery experience. We know how much you are going to enjoy your new bow. I often get asked by beginners of archery what is the best compound bow for beginners. Bear started more than 85 years ago when he made is first traditional bow. Consider these points when selecting your bear archery compound bow. Pandarus compound bow archery for youth and beginner, right handed,1928 draw length,1529 lbs draw weight, 260 fps, package with archery hunting equipment 3.
At bear archery, we strive to create bows that continue to improve the shooting experience across the archery industry. Since it is a single cam, its really easy to adjust. May 16, 2015 this is just a video about my old compound. The only exception is they have an equally important thought on their mind. The br33 is crazy fast for a bow with 7 inch brace height. Good luck and good bow hunting during the good old days. Fred bear is responsible for many of the innovations modern bowhunters enjoy to this day. The brave is the perfect introductory bow for young children following the example of mom and dad. Smooth, novibration draws and quality craftsmanship help you make the most of every shot.
The warrior is ideal for the upandcoming bowhunter and comes loaded with all the accessories your young archer requires. Fred bear sold the advertising side of the bear products company in 1940 to focus on archery. Our 2020 lineup features ultracompetitive bows that up the ante on performance and cant be found anywhere else. Stringing the bow, anchoring, proper grip, aiming and releasing. First, if your bow is all wood, meaning that there is no laminations of any kind, then your bow had to be made before the mass production beginning in 1949. Located in indiana, the company makes a full line of compound and recurve bows and longbows, primarily with the bowhunter in mind. Find great deals on ebay for vintage bear archery quivers. Reviewing the bear brave youth archery compound bow that we purchased from walmart for our eight year olds birthday. Traditional bows for bear archery carroll county times.
Diamond edge 320 770 lb right hand mossy oak breakup country compound bow package. Fred bear sold the company to victor comptometer in 1968, but remained the president of bear archery. Product bear archery fisix ffl crossbow package, real tree extra. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. Covering a span from 1949 1999, youll find a wide range of bear archery. Bear archery is a company that produces a variety of archery products, and is named after the late, great fred bear.
Golden eagle hunter turbo 1989 bear archery 1984 super brown bear, brown bear and pronghorn hunter. Over the course of the next several weeks, you can expect a slew of additional new bow launches from other brands, but today belongs to bear. Bows made in the last few years will have the model name on them. Make offer fred bear archery 1987 warranty service ctr manual compound recurve bow arrow. A chronological history 19492015 represents a singular compilation of the chronological history of bear archery traditional bow production through the bear archery companys full timeline. Martin pack rat takedown compound 1987 martin onza 1980s1990s shown above is a special edition gold plated model. In this video, i give you several options to choose from and some things to. Checking out the bear archery salute, jeremy renners archery bow pick for hunting. For over 80 years, bear has made dependable and affordable hunting bows for the likeminded. Fred bear started bear archery during the great depression to share his longtime passion of archery and hunting with others. They are not designed for use with this compound bow and may cause serious injury. Our 2020 lineup features ultracompetitive bows that up the.
Hunter green recommended for children 4 to 7 years old. The basic information i use to identify the bows of bear archery co. Bear archery is a manufacturer and marketer of bows and archery equipment located in. This recurve bow doesnt offer the letoff assist of compound bows, meaning the drawback required more effort, but ultimately results in a more powerful shot. Nov 12, 2016 bear archery moment proves undeniably speedy and accurate. So when i saw the new book bear archery traditional bows.
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