Bear Grizzly how old

sticshooter · September 07, 2009, 08:11:00 PM

Seems i got myself a grizz coming. the serial# is 19h150 and the coin is aluminum? Multiple woods maple walnut and the site window looks orange kinda wood? maybe 60 or 61? tips are black and white. So anyone know what year she is? I am pumped!<><

Dano · September 07, 2009, 08:19:00 PM

Hi ya Frank, I've had a few Grizzly's, next to the Kodiak, my favorite bow. I think you have a 61, from the serial number and the aluminum coin. What draw weight did you get?

4runr · September 07, 2009, 08:23:00 PM

Dano, I think the '61's were all factory camo. I'd guess either '59 or '60.

2 brown chevrons under the handle wrap '59, 1 chevron '60.

Dano · September 07, 2009, 08:37:00 PM

Your probably right Kenny, I'm no expert.

sticshooter · September 07, 2009, 08:41:00 PM

Dano it is 45#@28"-62" I wanted a lower weight(elbow problem if I shoot to much more then that at my 30" draw. I had a great 59 grizz that was 55# and boy I hurt bad after shooting. To much arm wrestling in my younger days. I kinda thought she was a 60 or a 61 because of the coin. Kenny I know this is a dumb?? but what chevrons?<><

Jeremy · September 07, 2009, 08:44:00 PM

That's a '59 or '60.

Kenny is spot on with the description. If it has two walnut laminations visible below the grip like this << than it's a '59. If there's just one, < than it's a '60.

I'm trying to get something in the mail to you this week... need to take it apart some first, but I think you'll like it

Jeremy · September 07, 2009, 08:45:00 PM

The top bow is a '59 Grizz with the two chevrons. The bottom is a '57 Kodiak Special with just one chevron below the grip.

sticshooter · September 07, 2009, 08:50:00 PM

jbird mine does not have the darker wood like the one in your pic.<><

4runr · September 07, 2009, 09:02:00 PM

My '59 is not as dark as Jeremy's either.

Frank, your's may be some lighter Bubinga like mine.

sticshooter · September 07, 2009, 09:17:00 PM

yes that looks like it. But i don't have the 2 woods below the grip just one.<><

4runr · September 07, 2009, 09:20:00 PM

Then I would guess a '60.

Post some pics when you get it.

A great shooting old bow!

sticshooter · September 07, 2009, 10:35:00 PM

I know thats why I am jonesing LOL. i may hunt this one this year. thanks guys for all your help. Jbird I take it your young-uns are doing great.<><<><

Jeremy · September 08, 2009, 07:34:00 AM

Sounds like a '60

The '59 in the pic has some really dark rosewood... the one I just picked up from fleabay (with a badly cracked riser! :mad: ) has the bubinga

Yup. Evan is growing like a weed and still constantly amazes me! We were out shooting again yesterday and he'll be getting a bow of his own this week

The new baby is due in January and we just found out we'll be having a little girl :D

4runr · September 08, 2009, 05:37:00 PM

Jeremy, congrats on the new little one. You'll never be the same. That little one will wrap you around her finger and you'll never get off!

sticshooter · September 08, 2009, 06:10:00 PM

Yep kennys right. then when they get older and you find out that you are NOT the #1 man in her life anymore. It stinks and I am glad those day are gone for me. Kenny yours are coming sooner then JBirds. Guys suck it all in while there young. They grow way to fast! thanks for all the info.<><

4runr · September 08, 2009, 09:31:00 PM

Yeah, my son's 8 and still thinks I hung the moon, my daughter's 12 and thinks I'm dumber than the man in the moon!! She still comes to me though when she needs a Daddy hug, that means alot.

Back on track. Is there any body out there that has ever tried to copy the '59-'60 Griz. I know a few have coppied the '59 Kodiak for obvious reasons. I think the Grizzly shoots about as good as a bow could. I've never shot a '59 K cause I can't afford one. Does it shoot better than the Griz?