Any Pics of Bear TD Recurves??

Nala · January 31, 2009, 08:11:00 PM

Hey all,

I posted this in the POW WOW and it was suggested I ask it in here.

I have always liked the Bear takedowns, especially the model with the latch that comes in A and B sizes. I don't know too much about the specifics on these bows, just that I love the looks of them. I also think the new TD they sell now, the rosewood model, is one of the prettiest bows out there right now.

The only problem is that there are hardly ever any pics posted of these Bear TD bows. Whenever I see one, I check it out for sure. Not only do I enjoy seeing pics of these Bear TD's, but I also like to collect them. I save bow pictures on my hard drive when I see a picture of a bow that I like. I often go back and look over different pictures I have collected over the years.

So if you all have any pics of these great looking Bear TD bows, how about posting them? I'd really like to see what you all have in your collections. I bet there are some real beauties out there too. If you wouldn't mind talking about the Bear TD with the latch system, I'd like to read it and learn more about them. I may find out I have to have one some day.

Post 'em if ya got 'em.

Thanks for your time and help.

BD

johnnyrazorhead · January 31, 2009, 08:36:00 PM

Here's one of my Type I take-downs after a short shooting session last summer.It's a B-handle signed by the man himself.

alaskabowhunter · January 31, 2009, 08:51:00 PM

Cody Roiter · January 31, 2009, 10:26:00 PM

Guys,I am going to make a new law No one can have more then two Bear T/D this gose for Mr.dougherty and John LOL.
Nice bows guys,
Cody

TRAP · January 31, 2009, 11:19:00 PM

Where is my Bear TD?

cacciatore · February 01, 2009, 04:42:00 AM

Always looking for a Left one,Felix

Nala · February 01, 2009, 10:04:00 AM

GREAT PICS.....Thanks for posting them. I KNOW there's more out there though so lets see 'em.

Also, if someone doesn't mind taking a bit of time to explain to me the differences of the Risers and limbs that were made in that latch style. What is a Type 1, B style? I have no clue but I think the B style refers to riser length. Is that true? Can someone help?

Also how do these Bear Latch TD's compare to the NEW Bows of today like the Widows and such? Can the Bears hold their own? I am betting they can.

I'd LOVE to HAVE one someday. What does a good condition USED one go for? I guess the good thing is that I could always buy the riser and get the limbs later if I didn't have the money for the whole bow.

Thanks for your time and help.

BD

Tom I. · February 01, 2009, 11:10:00 AM

This should answer most of your questions....

Tom I.

d. ward · February 01, 2009, 06:04:00 PM

Early 1980's B riser with #2 52# factory camo limbs.With a little of my own custom work on the grip and shelf area...bd

d. ward · February 01, 2009, 06:59:00 PM

couple more mag handles..bd

Abear · February 02, 2009, 08:43:00 AM

Abear · February 02, 2009, 08:48:00 AM

Have a FEW more only pic I got right now

Grant Young · February 02, 2009, 09:48:00 AM

This is my '71 B

Grant Young · February 02, 2009, 09:50:00 AM

And this is my '69 B -each bow is

66#@28 and this bow is my primary hunter.

Grant Young · February 02, 2009, 09:54:00 AM

By the way, Chris and Chuck should be shot for owning so much nice stuff!

sticknstring+ · February 02, 2009, 03:25:00 PM

Here" my C handle.This sweetheart is pretty much NIB. It's one of the nicest original finish bows I own. I don't usually go after the take-downs and I'm not sure if I'll hang on to it long(got my eye on a different treasure)but this one I couldn't pass up.

I noticed on the spec. sheet Tom I posted earlier that the C was a 24" handle. This one is 26",it"s written on the box by hand. Do any of you TD guy's Know more about this length of c handle?

Hate to change the thread, I'll post more detailed pics on a new one if anyone wants to see some

Grant Young · February 02, 2009, 03:39:00 PM

Greg, you should probably look into this bows history a bit further. From what I can tell from the photo, this is a very early edition of the TD, Later models had the fiberglass extending to the latch on the belly side if I'm not mistaken and may have been two inches shorter. Nice handle. Grant

Abear · February 02, 2009, 03:41:00 PM

They were all the same

Wade Phillips · February 02, 2009, 03:54:00 PM

Grant - All wood C Risers I have seen werre made with the "short glass" ending before the latches.

Grant Young · February 03, 2009, 01:34:00 PM

Oops- I'm obviously less informed about the C risers. Thanks for catching me up guys. How about the length Wade?