How Many Shoot and LOVE Bear TakeDowns?

smokin joe · April 22, 2012, 02:10:00 PM

Here is the info on the Bighorn quiver source. They are great quivers for the currently made Bear TD risers and for the ones from the 2000s that 3 Rivers marketed. I recommend the longer bottom bracket to make the quiver sit at an angle.

Ron Rockwell
Cutting Edge Products, Inc.
7736 Carolyn Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 880-0625

billy shipp · April 22, 2012, 02:14:00 PM

smokin joe.....can you post pictures of the quiver?

Brandon Stahl · April 22, 2012, 03:05:00 PM

smokin joe · April 22, 2012, 03:33:00 PM

smokin joe · April 22, 2012, 05:17:00 PM

Here is a pic of a nice little A-mag.

Gun · April 22, 2012, 09:47:00 PM

Just got a set of factory limbs from Big Jim. Excellent service! Workmanship of limbs so-so. Shoots good tho.Here is a pix of a quiver I modified last week, but planning to change it some already.
The green looks so bright. Its actually olive drab. Handle is getting a new paint job soon. Textured black.

OBXarcher · April 23, 2012, 07:44:00 AM

Smokinjoe where are you in NC ? The pic almost looks like the shoot in Plymouth.

smokin joe · April 23, 2012, 03:57:00 PM

I live near Winston Salem. The shoot was at Carolina Traditional Archers (CTA). CTA has its grounds outside of Newton, not too far from Hickory.

I see you are in the wonderful Outer Banks -- a beautiful part of the state. I take it you are a Bear TD fan.

OBXarcher · April 23, 2012, 08:14:00 PM

heck yeah, I love them. Got an old one and a new one. Just put a bubinga up for sale, just doesn't fit me. If you get over this way let me know.

tomwatson · April 25, 2012, 09:25:00 AM

Let's keep this thread up. Any new Pictures to add?

Blueridge · April 25, 2012, 10:17:00 AM

I have a new Bubinga B and Green Stripe . Had a back operation 2 weeks ago and will post pics when I regroup.
The new B riser is a good shooter, I'm impressed with it.
The GS shoots great as well but the green tip limbs are a good bit slower, they both shoot where you look . Can't wait to break them in this fall.

cacciatore · April 25, 2012, 02:41:00 PM

I like to shot Rose Oak limbs out of mine Green Stripe!

Lippe · April 25, 2012, 08:14:00 PM

I got my new bubinga "A" riser bow today from Big Jim. Put it together using an SBD string that was made for my Brack Quest. My first shot with it - hey, that was quiet! It shoots a nice arrow, actually shoots nice arrows as I ran some 55-60 spined woodies thru it, then some Beman MFX 500s, some Legacy 2016s, a couple of A.D. trad lites, and finally some Heritage 150s. All flew o.k. to excellent with the bow braced at 8-3/8ths. I'll be playing around and tuning it for the next few days. Took a good look at it and seems to have good workmanship throughout. I'll let ya'll know if I get to lovin it, right now I only like it. Alot.
Lippe

Blueridge · April 26, 2012, 07:30:00 AM

Lippe, I had pretty much the same experience .

tomwatson · April 27, 2012, 10:31:00 AM

I took my new Red Stripe to club yesterday and I think I helped Bear sell two more.

Steve95 · April 27, 2012, 11:40:00 AM

I really like the BEAR takedowns I own. Very well designed. I like the ability to change limb weight or change risers. Lots of veriables to fit your situation. Did I say how well they shoot for me.

Lippe · April 28, 2012, 07:27:00 PM

O.K. guys, my new bow developed a clicking noise when I draw it back, not every time, but 90% of the time. I took the limbs off and swapped the locator screws - didn't help. Put a dab of vaseline in the bushing - didn't help. Thought about removing the screws completely, but figure they are there for a reason especially with brass bushings to ensure a close fit. What else should I try?
Lippe

Gun · April 28, 2012, 07:51:00 PM

Put some leather dressing on the little pads on the latches. I use pitch blend.

Lippe · April 28, 2012, 08:52:00 PM

Gun,
Yeah, I read about that, but it has a metallic sound, so I don't think that's it. But it's easy enough to do so I'll try that. Thanks.
Lippe

zze86 · April 29, 2012, 01:24:00 AM

I've been thinking about picking up one of these as I really like the tool-less design, looks very simple. Although I do kind of worry about longevity of the system. I know there are models 20+ years old still kicking but I assume there is a certain amount of upkeep associated with the limb holding system? are they worth it if you're not a hardcore Bear fan? I mean for the cost it seems like you're getting into custom bow territory...?