Bear Grizzly Recurve Bow Review
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- Bear Grizzly Recurve Bow Review
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If you love classic, Bear recurve bows, this will fit your collection. Perfect for hunting or target shooting. Be sure to only use Dacron strings with this bow. It is recommended that modern string materials not be used with this bow.
• Legendary bow that has been proving itself since 1950.
• Value priced bow designed for big performance that will go easy on anyone's budget
• Crowned, cut past center arrow shelf with Bear Hair Rest and leather side plate
• Riser constructed from red Dymondwood; Limbs overlaid with clear maple, backed and faced with high strength black fiberglass
• Includes Dacron Flemish string
• AMO Length: 58"
• Brace Height: 7.5-8.5"
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Yesterday I went to Academy for some gun cleaning gear and they were having a clearance sale on archery . I walked out the door with a Bear Grizzly 45 lb for $125 plus tax . I still can't believe how lucky I was .
Score!
I'll give you $175 for it ;)
@@jake4194 Thanks , but I'm keeping her . Good luck finding one .
Great field review Jon! Good times out in the woods, 5 star hall of fame rating, I’d say that’s a winner👍🏼
Just bought my first Bear Grizzly 45# new in box for $300 on a forum! cant wait to shoot it
Welcome to the tribe.
You should remind folks that the newer Grizzly recurves do have reinforced limb tips. I shot a deer this past season with my 40# Montana. It was a quick, clean kill. Loved the video Jon!!
Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors only the supergrizzly can use ff
Thank you John!! Been waiting for another archery vid!! Excellent!!
Nice shooting! Classic, beautiful bow.
Good info, I bought a 1980 (60#) Bear Grizzly in very, very good condition. I am not even a hunter (forbidden in the Netherlands) but I can see the craftsmanship and beautiful details of these Bear recurve bows.
The fact that Burt Reynolds and Jon Voight have trained with these bows (model Grizzly) before they were acting in the movie (1972) Deliverance, ( Voight used, in the movie definitely the Bear Kodiak hunter) was a big plus.
Next chapter is tuning the bow and buying the right arrows. I think I have a new hobby. All the best and greetings Steve.
My #1 recurve is my Bear Grizzly set 50lbs @ 28""
This bow was new in early 1960s. I've lost count of how many handmade arrows it have seen🎯
Excellent channel- glad I found it. I remember the Grizzly bow from the 1960's. Good to learn the back-story on it.
Did a little shooting myself today with my Bear Kodiak Magnum. Gotta love them Fred Bear bows!
That’s going to be my forever bow, but I’m not getting that until my Grizzly is either too small or I turn 40.
Good looking bow and love that quiver too. Can't be a day like that.
Just bought my First Bear Montana long bow this Grizzly recurve bow will be my next South Texas great video👍
Bought mine in early 1974 and got my first deer opening day, 1st Oct. I still have it.
How do you keep the wood (particularly riser) shiny and looking good? A wood conditioner/preservative maybe?
Got an early 70's Grizzly @ 45#, was my dads... still shoots sweet as can be.
Really enjoyed the clip. You clearly know your stuff! Thanks!!!
GreenMachine1975 I’m a life long student. Thanks for watching.
Good review. I have four wood bows, my vintage Bear Grizzly is my favorite.
Thanks for the review, am on a lookout for a bow and this one caught my eye. Watching your vid has sealed my choice will get it. Looms real good.
Bought my first bear grizzle bow in 1965 I think, 56" 45lb and still shooting it to this day, if I recall right I paid $65.00, then again it could have been less then that
Great comment. Thanks for watching.
Gday, how long do you keep it strung for before unstringing, in your experience?
Great now I have one just like it mine is 55 pound at 28 inches my draw is 27inches no big deal now I'm 63 years old it was my dad's bow he gave it to me when I turn 15 but it's one of the sweetest bow I've ever shot.I was searching the tube when I come across your channel.I really enjoy your video I'm going to watch some more now that I found this.And yes I subscribe. Take care and God bless.
Thanks for the support.
great bow, great video,I got into bows few years ago and most people tryed to to me into a compound,got a grizzly and never looked back.
Solid bow for sure.
Great video. I am a Bear collector and the Grizzly’s on my racks are all
Great shooters. Especially the 59-62 they are awesome bows .
Nice, classic bow. My Wolfie Hughes Warrior Slick Stick from Bearpaw is 60 inches long and feel just right moving in woods etc. I would like to get a Bear bow someday. Next purchase is going to be a longbow though, i miss one in my life.
I have a 50 lb griz...absolutely love it. I practice with it and a 40 lb fleetwood. I check my form with the 40 and then move for consistency with the griz. have been a compound shooter (left hand) for over 20 years, but have taught myself to shoot right recurve in the last 3 years. hope to take a game animal this year with a recurve!
Welcome to the tribe my friend.
Great video wingman i ounce bought a used bear grizzly #50 in Lubbock tx. for 300 dollars. Still have it and enjoy this bow. It is everything you say about it. I also have a couple of tomahawks, slick sticks. Love them all but somehow i end picking up the grizzly more often. I also like your realistic view of bow shooting as far as distance. All to often i see people trying to shoot their bows up to 60 yards.
I'm glad I just found this review there's a bear Grizzy in a sale but there's a lovely bow at KG Archery
My Fred bear take down from 1970.was my favorite with interchangable limbs using my Easton alum plastic flex arrows. Still my favorite today. Breaks down into a small case in 4 pièces. Always believed a long bow not a compound gives the game a real chance and really makes you use all your own strength. I'm 70 and still keep in shape shooting bow and arrows. Now that's a sport. Pulling a trigger has no honor compared to a long bow in any culture it's just modern easy killing that's all it's good for or good for nothing
Thanks for the excellent review. I am currently looking at the exact same bow. For myself as well, it would be a shooter. Honest review of an honest bow.
Thanks for watching.
Hey John, here in Australia 40# is all I shoot. Longbow or recurve, all 40. For rabbits, foxes and feral goats, 40 does the job perfectly. Pigs and scrub bulls etc are another story. Great video. Regards Robert.
Thanks for commenting and watching.
We also, here in oz, pay about 5-600$ for a standard griz
Clean set up. I like the full recurve. I need to dust off my bow and get back to flinging arrows soon.
Nice review out in the field , really sweet bow !
I started archery shooting when I was 16 years old . My first bow was a Browning Wasp 42# recurve that I target shot & hunted with for many years .
I’m 59 this year and
I recently bought a Bear Grizzly 45 # just a week ago to get back into the traditional archery . Well it’s been a while , my shoulder and biceps are sore today lol 😂 and reflecting back on my earlier years , I was a much better shot . I’m gonna need a lot of practice to rebuild my consistency. It may not sound like much but that 42# just seemed like a lot easier to draw than this 45#
But I’m extremely happy with this bow , such a fine quality product and it’s very pleasing to the eyes as well as it’s performance ( super smooth and very capable of taking deer) 🦌 🏹 🎯
Great review! FYI; the Bear Grizzly is 58", is a superb design... it should be, as it's an almost identical copy of the Red Wing Hunter, which was previously introduced by Bob Lee / Wing Archery in the late 50's. Solid bows, very rugged. That 40# is more than enough for deer at 20 yards with a well placed razor sharp broadhead.
I love my Griz. It shoot well.
I own 2 Bear Grizzlys. A '55/'56 static recurve with large brush nocks...close to 60#s it is still a great shooter & in very good shape. The other is a '67 & 56" AMO & 43#S. 56"ers were only made for 2 years & not easy to acquire, this one was my Father's. NEAR perfect condition & still a great shooter.
Great vid, nice shooting too. Thanks!
Thank you much appreciated.
My 62" was cumbersome in the hunting woods hunting on the ground
great looking rig and smooth working it
It shoots really well.
Ive got a black bear ! had all my adult life !
Cool Review 🤠👍
Thank you much appreciated.
Great Video man.. I just pulled the trigger and ordered one. I have always shot compound, so this one is gonna be my first Trad..
@@Wingman115 were you hacked??
@@markyakubovsky3380 No someone impersonating me.
@@Wingman115 thank God I didn't give them credit my card info.. Tried to call that number too and it's bogus..
Great video and awesome work with that bow. I have always loved a good recurve but man do my weak uncoordinated arms suck with them haha. Thanks Jon good review!
I do 100 push ups a day so I can sling the arrows. Do sets of 10 until you can reach 100. It will change your game for sure.
Great advice! Thanks for the reply, time to get out of hibernation and put my little arms to work 😉
Got one and love it 55lbs draw
I have a 32 inch draw. My Grizzly is 50 lbs at 28. So with my draw, it’s about 60 lbs. My 1st Grizzly lasted only 5 years before it delaminated. But, I liked carrying it in the woods and shooting it so well, I bought another one. All my other bows are much longer, but there’s just something special about the Grizzly.
Was that a new grizzly or an older grayling grizzly that delaminated on you? Just curious
Nice Review. Thanks.
Thanks for watching. Appreciate it.
Good shooting! Good form. Yeah, the Grizzly is a good bow. I have one too.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
I shoot the same bow, mines just 45lbs. 40lbs is more than enough to kill anything you want to with, even on my compound bows I set them as low as they will go. Pulling heavy weight youre just making it harder than it needs to be. TIM WELLS KILLS BEARS WITH BLOW DARTS. let that sink in haha
Tyler Parker 👍🏻👊🏻
Jon, Bruce from Santee here. My favorite bow, of 5, is the Grizzley. Im old and 135 lbs, but my 30 pounder does it all for me. The light weight in the hand is really nice. My $800 bow is too heavy and no more accurate. Props to the hat too. And like I said, we have way too much in common.....my jeep Wrangler is a 2005. And we had a summer cabin in Grayling when Bear was still there.
Do you shoot the Lemon Grove 3D shoot? It would be nice to hang with Trad guys next time.
Grizzly bows and Jeeps ! I have a 2003 Rubicon and a 40# Super Grizzly.It's fun to read these comments :)
I like your bow reviews. I do, prefer the Super Grizzy over this bow, but both are great bows. As a paper puncher... I like the longer bows, 25" riser... 68" AMO. But I also like the lower poundage.. #40 to #35. Hardest thing for me is arrow tuning which results in greater accuracy. There is nothing like... instinctive. For me anyways. Rick Welch style ! Good Video
Thanks for watching.
Good video.
Very good video I enjoyed watching it very much :) Thank you for sharing :) I had a Fred Bear Grizzly recurve and I believe it was called a Fred Bear Patriot longbow years ago , the one that Byron Ferguson used to shoot maybe he still does and I have kicked myself for selling them now I have a 15 year old son that would like to get into traditional archery . Think we are gonna give it a go ;)
Thank you for the comment and watching my video. Good stuff.
I think Wingman was hacked..
Enough GOOD things can't be said about the Bear Grizzly.
My first trad bow was a 72 model 50# Grizzly (with an ever so slight twist) that I bought in a pawn store for $40. Actually shot it today for about an hour in the backyard! It has taught me everything I know about traditional archery.....and continues to teach me more every week!
Tried many different brand bows and many different weight bows and I trust and love that ole Griz more than anything I've ever used!
Definitely the "go-to" bow!
Thanks for watching.
Grizzly maple bow is my 2nd favorite bow the 3 piece f bear takedown is my favorite. It's a real sportsman's bow like a raw piece of meat it's in tune to nature just like wild game or wild fish
Waooooo lindo video y linda melodía mi amigo mio felisidades
Nice vid! You were pretty consistent. I would love to own the higher end bow from bear. I am pretty spoiled i have one of our finest’s bow maker custom bow. Its a 50 pound 62 inch reflex deflex longbow
Good stuff Fred.
Thank you Wingman! You convinced me! I just put an order for my first Bear recurve. How is the Selway strap quiver holding up?
Best quiver on the market.
What bow string did you switch to.? I have the 45# and same quiver! Awesome to see someone enjoys it like i do fun to watch! Nice video .
Fast flight string.
I LIKE YOUR VIDEO MAN
Thanks for watching.
thx for the performance , John
for me the question is whether she s stacking from 28“ on when being drawned ??
My draw is about 29,5““
When I get mine, I’m setting it to 50# or 55# because I’m going to shoot dear with it.
My uncle has taken the biggest buck of his life with a 35# Herters recurve. Pass through at 7 yards with a cedar arrow and a zwickey broadhead. All about shot placement. A 40lb bow will kill a deer just as dead as a 60# bow. Just make sure your shooting heavy arrows!
Hi , I'm Klaus from Germany, I own a Bear Grizzly (65#) for nearly 40 years , the older model doesn't have the to threaded sockets to attache quivers , but there is a single threaded socket in the front right under the handle to attache stabilizers or other items like the Bear bow quiver US Pat.No. 3209740.
Unfortunately I don't practice archery for many years but I think I have to start again...
Greetings
Klaus
Thanks for watching my friend.
@@Wingman115 Hi there !
HI John,what differences are there between the vintage Grizzly and the one? Thank's,and as always shoot straight!!
The design has been the same since 1964. Before that it was more of a longbow design.
What string did you replace the original with and what brace height did you tune your Grizzly to?
Very good bow 🏹🏹🏹👍👍👍💪
Much appreciated.
Does anyone know what the maximum draw length would be on this bow? I have a 31'' draw and fear this bow is a little too short for that. Thanks!!
Hey I picked up a grizzle #45, I’m new to recurve hunting. I came home today and tried shooting my compound arrows and they were all over the place. Do I need feathered arrows without a rest? I appreciate any advice.
Would you recomend the rinehart ball you have there?
Heck ya working great.
My gizzly is 60 lb. RH Pulling on scale like 61 lb.
Ever try putting the string deadeners near the loops? Makes it even quieter, especially if they just tickle the recurve.
I will have to give it a go and test it out.
My Bear Grizzly bow has the marking BG-19 01-141 Amo - 58’’ 30#. Can you please let me know what that means and what string I will need to use. Also I would like to know what arrows I should be using. Thanks!
Purchase a flemish twist fast flight string 54" it will take that bow to a new level. Without knowing your draw length I can't answer the arrow spine question. Draw length plays a huge part in picking out the right arrow.
You ha e any videos setting and tuning this bow?
I am a rifle hunter.. brand new to archery, but I am wanting to get into it. For now it will be mostly learning the skill while target shooting as a hobby, but I would also like to be able to kill small game with the bow I choose. That being said, it was my plan to get a new 35# SAS Maverick for $200 as a starter bow, upgrade the string, and get going into this new endeavor. I might still do that, but then I found a deal on a 1953 Vintage Bear Glass Powered Grizzly 58" 45# Recurve Bow, Canadian, for $98. It would need a new string and arrow rest, but otherwise in good shape. My question is, would you bother with the vintage Grizzly at 45#? Or would you go ahead with the new Maverick as your starter bow? (I am 5'2", female, athletic and active, and my draw length is 24-25", so that 35# would look more like 30# draw for me, and the 45# bow might look more like a 40# bow for me? .. I don't want to be "over-bowed," as I hear it is a common mistake for people starting out, but also would prefer to clean up and customize a better quality vintage bow for a good deal. Thoughts, anyone? Much appreciated!
This is similar to what I started out with.
lancasterarchery.com/collections/take-down-recurve-bows
Thanks for the review. Do you think the Bear Grizzly is a good starter bow? I've been hunting, and shooting, a compound going into my 4th season. Thanks & peace from Nor MN.
Whitetail Poet heck yes. It will last a long time.
@@Wingman115 thanks for the feedback an keep pressing on.
Whitetail Poet If you need any help setting it up. Reach out I would be glad to help.
@@Wingman115 thanks. It will probly be a couple years and I want to take a few with my compound first. I think a recurve would fit my close range woodland style well and they're fun to shoot. I appreciate it, and will keep you posted if I go Trad. Thanks again!
I was a garbage man when i was young. Pulled my Bear Grizzly out of a Dumpster, put a new string on it and have been shooting it for 23 years now.(few more new strings along the way) Found numerous compound bows, including a Darton Regal in Perfect condition, LOTS of extra goodies. NEVER kept a compound bow, Gave them all away to friends. LOL!
Great story.
You're NOT gonna believe this Wingman! I actually have two of these bows, both are over 50 years old. One was my dad's, the other was his brothers. I've retired them due to their age to about possibly damaging them. Too much sentimental value. But I have shot them and am likely gonna buy a new one for myself. I love the Bear brand.
Dave Toth Good stuff. Thanks for posting a comment.
Thank you. Not sure what this is sir ?
Thank you. I'm sorry I didn't know about the giveaway. Not sure if I'm responding to your text correctly??
I recently got a vintage 64-70 bear alaskan 62" 35# in mint condition. How do you think it compares to a grizzly, have you ever shot or heard of these bows?
Have never shot one but it’s a great find.
I read that the Grizzly is a great first bow if your new to the sport of Archery. Is that true?
It’s for young old and everything in between.
You indicated you replaced the string. Can you provide more detail on what you replaced it with? Thank you!
All I did was purchase a well made fast flight string. Huge improvement over the one that comes with the bow.
What did you restring it with? I just ordered my 45# which should arrive next week. I am planning to use it for practicing a little before I change the string.
I purchased a string from Simply Traditional. They make great stuff.
Wingman115 is that a particular type because the bear grizzly can only take a certain type is what I have seen somewhere in my research.
@@AliSatchu It's a Fast Flight String.
www.simplytraditional.net/products-page/custom-flemish-twist-bow-strings/
@@Wingman115 8:05 ?? So you have a fast flight on your grizzly or the Dacron?
What size arrows are you using for this 40 pounder?
Can the limbs be swapped out on that thing?
What spine do You use for this 40 lbs bow, please?
Hello, I have a BEAR grizzly but I have a hand shock and vibrations. I don't understand why. I shoot heavy arrows and I have wool silencers. I have changed the brace height. But it doesn't change anything.
Might be gripping the bow too tight. Relax the hand I only hold the bow with my thumb and index finger. There is a video on my channel about it.
@@Wingman115 I have tried but nothing. I put the quiver on the handle and surprise no vibrations. But I know some people who don't have a quiver and they have no vibrations. Which string do you use?
Where did you get your string and silencers from? Great review!
Goggle Simply Traditional. Great site for strings and gear.
@@Wingman115 Thanks! I know I'm asking a lot but my draw length is 25" and I'm wondering if the grizzly would work for me? Also, what material did you choose for your string and how many strands did you go with and what serving size?
Hudson Yes it will work just remember you lose about 2 pounds of draw weight for every in under 28. Which is no big deal but keep in mind when purchasing a bow. The string is fast flight material and I went with 12 strands.
@@Wingman115 Thanks a lot for your help I really appreciate it. Also are those the wool yarn puffs or the wooly whisper silencers on your string? And what halo size did you choose for your string?
@@joob2361 Wool puffs.
Please, what is the recommended arrow weight (gpp) for the Grizzly? I got a lot of documentation with my Grizzly, but nothing about arrow weight...
It’s depends on the draw weight of the bow and your draw length.
@@Wingman115 Yes, I know. But for an example, if the bowyer says, minimum arrow weight is 8 gran per pound, I would have 320 gran for 40 lbs as a minimum arrow weight. If I pull only 37 lbs at my draw length, I would have 296 gran as a minimum not do damage the bow. Most bowyers write in the documentation a minimum gpp and a recommended gpp.
What would you recommend brand wise and model for hunting?
Probably a Bear Grizzly...
What kind of string are you using and do you know what the serving size on it is by chance? Or if you have a serving size preference?
Gosh it's been awhile. I had a fellow that runs Simply Traditional make it for me. I think it was 14 strand but not sure on the serving.
@@Wingman115 Ok yea I honestly didn't think there were different varieties of servings. I ordered a 16 strand dacron string. That should be okay as well right?
Depends on the pound of the bow. Lower weight less strands. Higher weight more strands. If the nocks are tight lightly sand them.
@@Wingman115 ok thanks for the info, I'll keep it mind. Keep making videos. Always look forward to your commentary. Happy shooting!
@@tomandresen2960 Thanks for watching.
Wingman....... These Bear Grizzly's. The regular & super. Looks to me the only difference ... is the ...Maybe, wood and the strip that in the super. Because they are the same length... same shape of the risers. Identicle ... except for the stripe in the riser ....maybe the wood choice is different too. What do you think?
What brace height do you find best for your Grizzly?
8" works best for me. I only have a 26.5 inch draw so I need to lean on the high side for the best limb performance.
Where are you shooting Idaho or montana?
SoCal.
Hello, have you tried the BEAR super grizzly?
Not yet but I would love too.
What part of SOCAL are you in?
San Diego area.
Where in south Cal is this?
San Diego
Hello. Which string do you use with this bow?
Simply Traditional.
@@Wingman115 B50?
Thumbs up
I really do make a conscious effort to try to support American made products and to my surprise the majority of these wooden bows being sold on Landcaster Archery or Amazon are all bows made in Asia. The only true reputable American brand I know is made by Fred bear and generally a wooden Recurve bow from them starts around $400 price point. Makes me wonder if there’s a genuine craftsmanship and quality difference from the cheap Amazon $200 Asian bows to something like a Fred bear recurve bow ? This is all stuff I need to do research on. What’s your thoughts on the subject is there a difference in quality and craftsmanship ??
I’ve seen a bunch of quality issues with some of the newer bear bows. Good thing is there are still a bunch of great independent bow makers out there producing some outstanding bows.
Do they sell the grizzly with a higher draw pull for deer and such?
Mason Bigfoot Sylvanic Co-op I believe the go up to either 55 or 60 pound draw. It will have it on Bears website.
@@Wingman115 thanks and I was wondering what your daw length was mine is 30.5, would this bow bee good for me?
Mason Bigfoot Sylvanic Co-op I’m a short fellow. I only have a 26.5 draw
@@Wingman115 would you recommend this bow for me
Honestly no it might stack like crazy with a 30.5 inch draw. You need a longer bow. Look into ILF bows. You can customize them for your draw and shooting style. I have a few videos on the channel explaining the ILF system.
I have a 31.5 inch draw the 58 inch grizzly is too short for me but I break it out time to time I can’t bring myself to sell it it’s a bear and that means a lot to me
👊🏻👍🏻
Bear grizzly 1964 to 1970 where amo 56" 1971 to present where amo 68"
Wow
Your string, how many strands?
14
@@Wingman115 Ok. With my draw length I have 48#. You think that 14 strands are good for me?
What string did you upgrade to? Looking to upgrade mine as well.
Joan Plants I ordered a fast flight Flemish twist string from Simply Traditional.
Wingman115 at 8:03 you said not to use fast flight string. I’m confused on what string to get.