Brown Bear (Bear Archery)

[wildcatter]

Hi Guys,

I would like to get back into bowhunting next season, I've been out of it a long time.
I wonder if anybody uses the old Brown Bear and what is your experience?
This is a nice looking bow and I want to keep it, it looks like new and I kept it with the string released, so no pressure on the limbs.
Any advice would be appreciated as to what's best for it, arrows, broadheads, sight, etc.
Cheers, wildcatter

[Bow Walker]

A pic of the bow would be nice. Does it have a drilled and tapped riser for putting a sight on? If not, then you've got some work ahead of you.

What are the bow's specs? Draw weight at 28"? Has the bow been shot recently? Is the string still waxed and not frayed at all? The arrows depend on the draw weight of the bow. The broadheads are going to be at least 125 grains in weight (probably more) and the type of broadhead wil be pretty much up to you to choose.

Just stay away from mechanicals if you're shooting a traditional-type bow. There isn't (generally speaking) enough force to easily open the mechanical heads. Almost all th epeople that I know use a fixed bladed head, usually the two-bladed kind like this one below.

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/100-stinger2blade.jpg


Although these other types work well too...

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/Muzzy_MX-3_100gr.jpg http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/Magnum_100gr.jpg

[wildcatter]

Hi Bow Walker,

I believe the string length is 37" max draw weight is 70lb and is adjustable.
I haven't used it for a long time, the string is waxed, not frayed.
It has a tapped insert, looks like the pictures but not as many inserts.

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/Brown_Bear_comp.jpg (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=21707&size=big&cat=500&ppuser=19501)

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/Brown_Bear1.jpg (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=21708&size=big&cat=500&ppuser=19501)

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/Brown_Bear2.jpg (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=21709&size=big&cat=500&ppuser=19501)

[Bow Walker]

Ahhh. Here I was thinking it was a traditional bow - not an older compound!

So the draw weight is adjusted by the limb bolts. If it's 60lbs (or heavier) I'd suggest arrows in the .340 or .400 spine range. Probably at least 28" or 29" long. What's your draw length?

I'd go with carbon arrow shafts and feathers, rather than plastic fetching because it looks as if you'll be shooting with fingers instead of a release.

Tip the arrows with the broadhead of your choice and "go get 'em!"

Also, buy some field tips in the same grain weight as your broadheads - for practice shooting into targets.

As for a sight...I'd get a relatively inexpensive one that has 4 or 5 pins on it. All sights will bolt into the pre-tapped holes on your riser - they're standardized holes.

I've used this sight in the past, and found that it performed quite well.
Ugly picture, but the sights are quite well built and will do the job for you.
http://www.grouseriver.com/Cobra_Boomslang_Sight_p/arc-000174.htm

You probably should put a peep on the string as well. Much more accurate. Good luck and let us know how you make out.

[Bow Walker]

Before you go to the trouble of ordering online - try Boormans, out in New West. See what they have in stock and talk to the tech about your bow, arrows, sight, and any other questions that might come up.

[boing-whap]

That is beautiful, I shoot an old Browning Cobra 50 # compound bow that is about the same age, it groups very well but a little loud.

[Blacktail]

wow!!

had one of them about 30 years ago
was a good bow at the time

[saddlemaker]

just for fun go to a dealer and shoot a recent model.side by side with the old one.. I did after a 20 year vacation from archery,

I shoot a 2006 model now :) a lot easier on the old shoulders...
If you stay with the old one make sure your arrows are heavy enough.

[wildcatter]

Ahhh. Here I was thinking it was a traditional bow - not an older compound!

So the draw weight is adjusted by the limb bolts. If it's 60lbs (or heavier) I'd suggest arrows in the .340 or .400 spine range. Probably at least 28" or 29" long. What's your draw length?

I'd go with carbon arrow shafts and feathers, rather than plastic fetching because it looks as if you'll be shooting with fingers instead of a release.

Tip the arrows with the broadhead of your choice and "go get 'em!"

Also, buy some field tips in the same grain weight as your broadheads - for practice shooting into targets.

As for a sight...I'd get a relatively inexpensive one that has 4 or 5 pins on it. All sights will bolt into the pre-tapped holes on your riser - they're standardized holes.

I've used this sight in the past, and found that it performed quite well.
Ugly picture, but the sights are quite well built and will do the job for you.
http://www.grouseriver.com/Cobra_Boomslang_Sight_p/arc-000174.htm

You probably should put a peep on the string as well. Much more accurate. Good luck and let us know how you make out.


Thanks Bow Walker for the comments and good info, I will check out Boormans before buy anything.
I think my draw length is 28" but I have to check later after I re-tension the string.

[wildcatter]

Thanks guys, boing-whap and Blacktail, it sure is a nice bow.
I am not much for these new ultra modern, weird looking bows.

[wildcatter]

just for fun go to a dealer and shoot a recent model.side by side with the old one.. I did after a 20 year vacation from archery,

I shoot a 2006 model now :) a lot easier on the old shoulders...
If you stay with the old one make sure your arrows are heavy enough.

Hey saddlemaker,

I'm sure the new ones are easier to pull and hold, but I have no problem pulling a heavy bow.
However I need some serious practice because I have been out of bow hunting for such a long time.