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Title: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: mcgroundstalker on July 04, 2017, 11:53:00 AM
My cousin, who is getting on in years and of poor health has given me his Bear (Super) Grizzly...

I'll need help with Actual String Length and any other info available... Bow Marked as:

KD4939
AMO 58"
50 #

Thank You So Much In Advance!  :notworthy:

... mike ...  :archer2:  ...
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: Pine on July 04, 2017, 01:49:00 PM
54" actual string length .
Brace height of 8" would be a good place to start . And adjust up or down from there .
Depending on how old it is , you might want B-50 or B-55 string .
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: KyStickbow on July 04, 2017, 02:53:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Graps:
54" actual string length .
Brace height of 8" would be a good place to start . And adjust up or down from there .
Depending on how old it is , you might want B-50 or B-55 string .
X2....Graps nailed it.
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: mcgroundstalker on July 05, 2017, 04:53:00 AM
Thanks Again!  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on July 05, 2017, 11:17:00 AM
Hey Mike, That is a great bow!  Enjoy it.  I find they like about an 8-8 1/4 inch brace..
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: mcgroundstalker on July 05, 2017, 05:01:00 PM
Thanks Charlie!

Anybody know the year it was made?

... mike ...  :archer2:  ...
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: ron w on July 05, 2017, 05:56:00 PM
Should be 73 to 76.......
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: mcgroundstalker on July 06, 2017, 01:22:00 AM
Thank You Ron...  :notworthy:  ...
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: stagetek on July 06, 2017, 01:58:00 AM
My choice would be a Flemish, 14 strand Dacron B-55 string 54-54.5". Probably end up real close to an 8.25" brace height.
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: mcgroundstalker on July 06, 2017, 07:01:00 PM
...  :thumbsup:  ...
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: stagetek on July 08, 2017, 01:09:00 PM
Mcground On my above post I meant to say 53.5-54". 54.5" would be too long.
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: mcgroundstalker on July 09, 2017, 03:30:00 PM
Thanks for the follow-up...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: ron w on July 09, 2017, 06:58:00 PM
Your going to like that bow........Grizzly's are a favorite of mine. I have a hand me down from a great Uncle of my mother. Just a good old bow that is fun to shoot and even more fun to hunt with. You'll like it to still hunt your best spots.
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: mcgroundstalker on July 10, 2017, 06:57:00 PM
Not A Bad Idea Ron!

... mike ...  :archer2:  ...
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: Bud B. on July 11, 2017, 09:12:00 PM
Yes, they are great shooting bows. I have three in lefty. My first trad deer was with one I bought new-old-stock back in '81.
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: woodchucker on July 13, 2017, 06:46:00 PM
Looks like the "Widow" is going to be collecting dust, Brother Waysiah.....
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: mcgroundstalker on July 14, 2017, 07:44:00 PM
Maybe Chuck...  :archer2:  ...
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: smokin joe on July 16, 2017, 01:31:00 PM
Great bows, and each one seems to have its own personality. I had one that wouldn't settle down until I hit 9" of brace height on it -- and once I got it there is was a sweet shooter for sure.
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: mcgroundstalker on July 20, 2017, 05:59:00 AM
Follow-Up:

Got a string from fellow Trad Gang member "kat" yesterday and shot her in the driveway... All I can say is WOW! This puppy LOVES woodies...  :jumper:  ...

Thanks again to everyone for your input... Gonna have a lot of fun with this (old) girl...  :D  ...

... mike ...  :archer2:  ...
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: ron w on July 20, 2017, 08:46:00 AM
They are great bows.......good grip and feels like it just belongs in your hand taking a walk in the woods. A couple of wool puffs and it will just be a whisper. Have fun.......
Title: Re: Older Bear Bow Questions........
Post by: Bud B. on July 20, 2017, 11:32:00 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mcgroundstalker:
Follow-Up:

Got a string from fellow Trad Gang member "kat" yesterday and shot her in the driveway... All I can say is WOW! This puppy LOVES woodies...   :thumbsup: