I am going to begin an search for a older LH 40#-45# one piece Bear. Is there any model that will accomodate a 29 1/2" draw? I shoot 3 under if that would figure into the equation. If not then I guess there will be no need to search! LOL! Thanks in advance fellas!!

60" or 64" Kodiak, Hunters and Supers as well takedowns and tigercats.

You are going to pickup 6+ pounds with the 29.5" draw.

I've had lots of 60" Kodiaks that shoot great at my 27-1/2" draw.  My own experience is that anything less than 60" is not as consistent for me.  Obviously, I don't get equivalent performance from most 64 inchers.  But, with a 29+" draw, I'd not go shorter than 64"!

So we are looking at a 64"er at about 35-38# @ 28 to hit on the low 40#s at my draw?

Your gain in weight may only be about 4 pounds so 38# would be about 42# at 29.5". 62" TIGERCAT would work real well, late to mid 60's.  The kodiaks tend to cost more, I have a 30" draw and can shoot the 60" or 64" Kodiak models with the 64"Kodiak fitting my draw a little bit better.

I draw 29" and shoot 60" Kodiaks... I have a 1962 38# @ 28" anything to trade?

450marlin- PM sent. Thanks for the help fellas! Never seen a tigercat. Will search for pics of one. How are those bows?

Many years ago, I had a 70# Tigercat that was a Smoker!!  Pretty good looking too.  A 62" grizzly is always an option.  I particularly liked the '61 and '62 Grizzlies. I'm partial to the earlier Bears, so I'd choose one of those over a Tigercat.

450 marlin's could be just what your looking for but if you want something a bit more forgiving on the longer draw Bear also made 66" Polar's and Bearcats which can be found in the lower #'s and at good prices.

I've got a 30+" draw and have shot all of the 60" Bear models with the exception of the 1961.  While I no longer shoot my 60" Bear classics because I don't want to risk them I can't imagine that any of the 60" Bears wouldn't work for you and your 29-1/2" draw.  The string angle may mean your release form will be a little more critical than it would be if you were shooting a longer bow, but I can't see why that would keep you from a certain model year.  Shoot what you like.

Dave

Search is over!! Thanks Roy!!

Good Choice! Let us know how it works out for ya. The old bows are fun to shoot.