Bear 58" Grizzly Recurve
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some pics of this bow are a light color on other web sights. Are all versions of this bow a different color or are they all dark?
Asked on 6/9/2013 by curious
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All the new Grizzly's today are dark wood.
Answered on 6/11/2013 by Clint from 3Rivers Archery
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Both the riser and tip overlays on my Grizzly are brownish-red in color.
Answered on
6/10/2013 by
Scowler from
Maryland
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the one I have looks like the one pictured below. I believe the lighter colored bows are before 2012 but I'm not 100% on that
Answered on
6/10/2013 by
uncle bear from
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I am confused. Which is better (shoots further and faster and more powerful and more penatration) a 45# or a 55#?
Asked on 4/20/2013 by Fluke from Gympie, QLD, Australia
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The 55 pound will shoot faster and farther because it is heavier.
Answered on 4/22/2013 by Clint from 3Rivers Archery
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The higher the poundage (#), the faster and more powerful the bow is. So, if penetration is your goal, get a higher weight bow. If you are doing target shooting, lower weight works fine.
Answered on 4/22/2013 by Anonymous
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I have the 55# and highly recomend that weight.
Answered on 4/21/2013 by Anonymous
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If both use the same weight and length arrow with the same weight point,
the 55# bow will shoot faster, which means it will also shoot a little
flatter. It will probably penetrate better.
If you use lighter arrows, they'll go faster, but won't penetrate as well.
Answered on
4/21/2013 by
The Lab Whisperer from
Iowa
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The higher the pounds for the bow the farther and faster the arrow flight. However, this is not necessarily beneficial if the pounds are too much for you to pull and hold while you're aiming then you sacrifice a lot of accuracy in your arrow flight. Ten pounds is a large difference in pounds when it comes to the actual draw weight. You should choose the pounds based on what you are able to comfortably draw.
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Answered on 4/21/2013 by Anonymous
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In general the bow pulling 55# will shoot arrows faster than the bow pulling
45#. I think the better question should be "Which bow can you shoot with
the best form?". A powerful bow is great and all but the power means
nothing if you cannot shoot the bow well. Also, the draw length of the
archer will play a big part in how much energy is generated. An archer
drawing 55# at a 24" draw may not generate as much effective energy as an
archer drawing 45# at a 28" draw. Penetration is another issue. In general
a heavier arrow will penetrate farther into the target yet, because it is
heavier, will be slower than a lighter weight arrow. The trick is to find
the "happy medium" between power, speed, and penetration all in a bow/arrow
combination which is well matched and suitable to the archer's skill level
and strength.
Answered on
4/21/2013 by
Scowler from
Maryland Q:
How smooth would the draw be on a similarly weighted grizzly compared to my barta bow 57lbs @ 28 1/2" draw length? Would there be any noticeable stacking compared to the barta bow?
Asked on 4/1/2013 by Jason
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The Barta bow will be smoother just due to the length of the bow. With the Grizzly you will feel some stacking the last inch or so of your draw.
Answered on 4/2/2013 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
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Please understand I'm no expert but my initial thoughts are that your Barta longbow will likely be smoother with less stacking than the recurve. This is due primarily to the fundamental design differences between a longbow and a recurve, as well as the greater overall length of your Barta (64" I believe) as opposed to the Grizzly (58" length). Hope this helps.
Answered on 4/2/2013 by Anonymous
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The short answer is maybe. In general, taller bows draw smoother than
shorter bows, especially with longer draw lengths. How one bow feels,
compared to another bow, can be very subjective.
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4/1/2013 by
Scowler from
Maryland Q:
What arrow do you suggest for this bow at #35?
Asked on 3/26/2013 by Nate from US
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Nate,
I haven't bought any arrows for a 35# bow, so I don't know which arrows would shoot best. I own some wooden arrows, but I generally shoot nothing but Carbon Express Heritage arrows. If you use the 3Rivers Spine Calculator, it will help you to select the arrow spine weight, length, and point weight that will shoot best with your bow. Once you get the right arrows, you can change point weights, if necessary, to fine tune the match between bow and arrow. I plugged your bow into the Spine Calculator, with Carbon Express Heritage arrows. Assuming that your draw length is 28", it looks like Carbon Express Heritage 75's, 30" long, would match your bow very well. I have found that the Spine Calculator, if used correctly, is a very good predictor as to how arrows will perform with a bow. I used it in selecting my carbon arrows, and am very pleased with the results.
I am all about tradition, but carbon arrows rule. Wooden arrows are less accurate, and don't hold up nearly as well to everyday shooting.
I hope this helps.
Dave
Answered on 3/27/2013 by Anonymous
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I have a 27" draw length and I am shooting Easton 2016's cut to 28" with a 125 gr. point with 5" sheild cut feathers. I am using Bohning Classic nocks.
I also am using Traditional Only Carbon Shafts 500's cut to 28" with nock adapters so I can use the classic nocks. These are a little fragile and I have already destroyed 4 of the 6 arrows in my quiver. My target, a Morell Yellow Jacket supreme, is a little heavy for the lighter weight of the 35# Bear Grizzly. The carbon arrows will hit and sag in the target. All my carbon arrows were destroyed because I was too lazy to stop shooting and take my arrows out.
The 2016's aluminums are more durable and the arrow is the Easton calls out for on their charts.
Answered on 3/27/2013 by Anonymous
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I would recommend getting a 600 spine shaft with a 125 grain point. Or you can go with Gold Tip 1535 spine with a125 grain point.
Answered on 3/27/2013 by Clint from 3Rivers Archery
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Hi,
I use Eastons Gamegetter XX75, they have been pretty good.
I find the Gamegetter are a great multipurpose arrow and good value.
Answered on 3/26/2013 by Anonymous
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What # draw would you recommend, at 31", in order to get an actual peak weight around 50#?
Asked on 3/25/2013 by ColtyBug from Roseville, OH
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I would go with 45 pounds it might put you a little over 50 pounds by a pound or two.
Answered on 3/26/2013 by Clint from 3Rivers Archery
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My hesitation is with a 58" bow there is some concern about drawing to 31". It could possibly put too much stress on the bow. Please understand I'm no expert. Given your draw length, I'm thinking a longer bow would be better for you-something like 60-64". Don't be afraid of the extra length-I've learned with my longbow how much smoother bows shoot and feel when the length is longer. Hope this helps.
Answered on 3/26/2013 by Anonymous
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If I understand your question you have an archer with a 31" draw who would
like to be pulling 50# with a Bear Grizzly. If so than I would recommend
getting one rated at 40# @ a 28" draw. Most bows will gain around 3 # per
inch of draw, so a bow pulling 40# @ 28" will pull 43# @ 29", 46# @ 30", and
49# @ 31". Although the Bear Grizzly is an excellent bow it may be a bit
short for such a long draw. If you are looking for a taller, economically
priced bow offered by Bear Archery you may want to take a look at the Bear
Montana reflex/deflex longbow.
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3/26/2013 by
Scowler from
Maryland Q:
I want to purchase a grizzly @ 55# draw, right hand. How long will it take to get one? It says its backordered.
Asked on 3/24/2013 by denny from branson mo.
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We are expecting them by the end of the month.
Answered on 3/25/2013 by Clint from 3Rivers Archery
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How is the shock on this bow compared to the more expesive custome bows? Also how is the noise? I have heard noises on several recurves that were rather loud.
Asked on 3/14/2013 by Steve from Long Island NY
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My Bear Grizzly was very quiet until I installed sights Then it rattled and
buzzed with every shot. I took the sights off and now it's quiet again. The
Mini Boa quiver doesn't seem to increase the noise much at all. There is
almost no hand shock.
Answered on
3/14/2013 by
The Lab Whisperer from
Iowa
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A custom recurve should have less hand shock, especially a take down
recurve. That being said I find that this bow (Bear 58" Grizzly) shoots
pretty dead in the hand, I don't notice any real handshock at all. Recurves
will be nosier than longbows/flatbows in general. Some more so than others.
You can always try some string silencers to reduce the noise.
Answered on
3/14/2013 by
Scowler from
Maryland
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The Grizzly is quiet compared to a lot of recurves, because it uses a B-50 string. It does have a little shock but cant be beat for the money.
Answered on 3/14/2013 by Dave from 3Rivers Archery
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Steve, overall noise and hand-shock I would say is moderate out the box. It took me some adjustment with brace height and arrow weight to quiet the bow down. Not the quietest bow I have ever shot, but certainly not the loudest. Recommended brace height from Bear Archery I found to be too low. Had to increase this by a couple of inches for smoother shooting and less noise. I have never tried a bow quiver but that would likely help a great deal. Hope this helps!
Answered on 3/14/2013 by Anonymous
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What type of arrow would you recommend for this bow? I'm thinking something 9-11 grain but I'm not sure whether to go carbon or aluminum (whichever is more durable) but I'm not sure exactly what arrow brand I should get. Also, what spine?
Asked on 3/3/2013 by Prince James from Drocnoc
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We will need to have more information before we can recommend the correct spine. The arrow choice is also going to be personal preference. Most people will have a preference for carbon or aluminium and what brand to get.
Answered on 3/4/2013 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
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I shoot a Bear Grizzly at 50# and I use Gold Tip Traditional carbons. I cut then
to 28", use a 100gr brass insert, and a 175gr head. They fly just fine.
Answered on
3/3/2013 by
Jay Jay Badnock from
Maine
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Both aluminium and carbon are good arrows but I have found that aluminium arrows will bend over time. So far I have not experienced any problems from my carbon shafts. I have had great success with Gold Tip arrows but the spine can only be determined by knowing both you arrow length and the poundage of the bow that you are shooting
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Answered on 3/3/2013 by Anonymous
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What is the minimum weight of the carbon arrows would you recommend for the safe use of 50# grizzly, and my draw near 30"?
Asked on 1/16/2013 by Eugeen from Samara, Russia.
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Forgot to add this to my response: It is difficult to find carbon arrows with a sufficient weight, typically written in grains per inch (gpi). They are out there though. Another option is to use brass inserts to add weight to a light shaft. Actually this is one of the reasons I went back to aluminum, the other being the high cost of carbon. It is much easier to find a suitable aluminum shaft in a suitable weight. Personally, I'm very happy with Easton 2117s. I believe they come in around 11.5 gpi. Best of luck and good shooting!
Answered on 1/18/2013 by Anonymous
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You want to look at the weight of the arrow in regards to weight of the bow. Normally you will not want to shoot anything that is below 6 to 7 grains per pound. That is the weight range of most target arrows. 8 to 9 grains per pound will be the weight of most standard carbon arrows. A good all around weight. Most hunters will try to get their arrow weight up 9 to 11 grains per pound to get better penetration.
Answered on 1/17/2013 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
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Although I'm far from an expert, the general recommendation is that your arrow weight is somewhere between 9-11 grains per pound of draw weight. Thus, at a 50# draw weight on your Grizzly you would want a total arrow weight of somewhere around 500 grains total. This would give you 10 grains per pound of draw weight. Hope this helps.
Answered on 1/17/2013 by Anonymous
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Feathers or plastic? What is the recommended??When will it be instock
Asked on 1/2/2013 by J from Fillmore ny
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I would recommend using feathers with this bow. We are expecting it to be in stock in 6-8 weeks.
Answered on 1/3/2013 by Clint from 3Rivers Archery
