I have never shot a 48" supermag and noone around here has one. I have shot plenty of grizzlys and love em. I have finally decided to go with a "cheaper" bow to hunt with after many many bows owned and never fell in love with any of the 500 - 1000 dollar bows. But I pick up an old bear and love it.

I am seconds away from ordering a new grizzly but I am thinking about the supermag now.

thoughts?

will be drawn 29" and will be purchased in either 50 or 55#

Don't order a short bow like that without shooting one first IMO.  The reason I got out of traditional archery 35-40 years ago was the Kodiak Magnum I had that stacked like crazy and was a miserable bow to shoot.  From my experience a 29" draw with a 48" bow is asking for trouble but everyone is different and you may like it - shoot one first.

Without question, I would go with the Grizzly, altho I prefer the Grayling over the Gainsville models.  The 48" Supermag has its place, but it's not that comfortable or easy to shoot and lacks performance, IMO.  The Griz however is a GREAT bow.  I really like the '64-67 models.

If you've got a 29" draw length, "definitely" go with the Grizzly.

Longer bow....Grizzly.

I can't shoot short bows worth a darn and my draw is only 27.5"...

The Grizzly is a much smoother bow because of the length. I had a newer 58" that I gave a newbie that shot great for me. I'd go with the Grizz...

thanks guys. the griz it is.

I've had both and still have the Grizzly, great bows.

Id go with the Grizzly. And if you like em dark you can get a Super Grizzly.

Stay away from the Super Mag.

Grizzly is a good choice, the 48" Super Mag will have finger pinch at short draw lengths let alone your 29"

QuoteOriginally posted by sore fingers:
Id go with the Grizzly. And if you like em dark you can get a Super Grizzly.

is it worth the extra cash? any reason its more other than the wood used?

I believe you'll enjoy shooting the Grizzly alot more than the Super Mag. And, with a 29" draw you probably won't be happy with the shorter bow.

I liked the looks of the reddish dyed wood on the newer ones as opposed to the tan color of the one I gave away. I don't think there's a difference besides maybe a tad more mass weight with the Super Grizzly having an extra accent stripe in the riser.They are sharp looking, though.     $100 more for the Super seemed steep to me, so if I were shopping for one I'd get the reddish risered one...but it's your bow get what you like!

My vote is for the Super Grizzly.

I have a LH Super Mag 48 and draw 29". I feel stack that last little bit. It's a 60# bow.

I have a Super Grizzly 50# from the 70s. I LOVE THAT BOW!!

I really like the look of the super grizzly but I dont know if I like it a hundred dollars more  

super Grizzly gets my vote.Check out big jims website

I know this string is 11 years old, but I just joined and I love the topic!  I have 1 of each, a 50# mid 80's grizzly which was a buddy's dads bow, and a new 55# supermag. I love the smoothness and quietness of the old grizzly; but love the nimbleness, speed, quietness, feel and look of the supermag. I was hesitant to get the supermag because the 55# Kodiak magnum I have is the loudest bow I own, I thought the supermag would be similar.  The supermag is surprisingly quiet and I don't notice any stacking at my 28" draw.  Just shot a nice buck at 20 yards with it last week, hit exactly where I was aiming. I will continue using this bow as the maneuverability in the stand is incredible.

Quote from: Groser on October 22, 2023, 05:11:56 PM
I know this string is 11 years old, but I just joined and I love the topic!  I have 1 of each, a 50# mid 80's grizzly which was a buddy's dads bow, and a new 55# supermag. I love the smoothness and quietness of the old grizzly; but love the nimbleness, speed, quietness, feel and look of the supermag. I was hesitant to get the supermag because the 55# Kodiak magnum I have is the loudest bow I own, I thought the supermag would be similar.  The supermag is surprisingly quiet and I don't notice any stacking at my 28" draw.  Just shot a nice buck at 20 yards with it last week, hit exactly where I was aiming. I will continue using this bow as the maneuverability in the stand is incredible.

I've got two Supermags one on 40# and the other in 48#..I draw a shade over 29" and maybe because they are the only two bows I shoot..but I don't see them as hard to shoot or stacking..maybe demanding on form and release? The 40# is definitely more sensitive to release and the 48# forces the shot process quicker..I would have never gotten to the level I'm at with the 48# had I not started out with the 40# and then eased up to the 48# after six months of intensive shooting with the lighter bow..(old and stiff with shoulder issues) I absolutely love these two bows and have been in the woods non stop since the opener trying to outshmarty a whitetail! Great lil bow in tough tangled bedding areas as well as in my style of ground hunting, backing up into hollowed out bushes and deadfalls. I might someday get the Shrew bug but for now I'm satisfied with these old Grayling Bears.

Enough guidance already.  I draw 27 3/8" and love the Grizzly.  It's in my listing.