Recurve Bow info

Heyseed · Jun 12, 2017

Wanting to get back to doing some shooting. Been many years since I have strung these guys up and I want to replace the strings. I read online about how to find the proper length, but the numbers don't match. I measured the old strings, and both are a little off. How much will they have stretched over the years? Any suggestions on the best place to order new strings, arrows etc. Other than big box stores the closest shop is two counties away.

David G · Jun 12, 2017

I think you get the best quality buying from a local archery store.

BTW, beautiful bows.

Ivan in Mich · Jun 12, 2017

Great looking bow. I have the first recure I ever owned which was a Bear Grizzley made just north of me in Grayling. When you string yours do not twist the limbs as they will crack between the laminate. Take yours to an archery shop and they will tell you the length of the string. On mine it has the string length printed on it

Ivan in Mich · Jun 12, 2017

According to the numbers in your picture it takes a 52 inch string and has a35 lb draw weight

old · Jun 12, 2017

Best thing to do is find a local Bow type store and have them check the bow out to be sure it has not dyed out and is safe to still use if it has been hanging on the wall a long time. They can also either get a string or make a string for it. I have a fiber glass bow hanging on the wall that I pulled out of the trash. Can't hit the broad side of a barn with it but that is because I cannot hold it correctly any more

RandyB(MI) · Jun 12, 2017

I'm pretty sure that's a "Bear" bow by the looks of the little inset and model# starting with "B" . They make a little "bow stringer" which consists of nothing more than a bow string with leather cups on the ends that attach to each end and you put your foot in center and just pull straight up on bow with hand grip and slide the loose end of string out until it slips in it's groove on end and then let back down on bow. Nothing to it and no chance of twisting and breaking laminate. I , too, grew up on "Bear " recurve bows from Chippewa Archery in Mt. Pleasant , MI...south of Grayling where they were made. I have been told , take it for what it's worth, as old as these bows are, it's not a good idea to string one up and actually use it as the laminate could , and has, let go just from age. Could get ugly. I have two nice ones also , one was my first bow when I started hunting back in 1966. I would love to string them up and shoot but I won't chance it. Check with a reputable sport shop for length of string. String technology could have changed since they were built.

CGID · Jun 12, 2017

Those are Bears. It's been 40 years since I was in Grayling but there was a Fred Bear museum in that town. If it is still there, it's worth the trip. He was an unbelievable bowman.

RandyB(MI) · Jun 12, 2017

The museum is gone but there is a pizza place there call "the Bears Den" and the owner is a collector and the walls are just lined with old Bear bows of all types and old photos of Fred and his hunting trips etc. Just east of the main 4 corners in old town.

Heyseed · Jun 12, 2017

Randy the small one is a Shakespeare I picked it up used ten years ago. The other bow is an Indian Archery Seneca that I bought new in1973. They have been hanging on the wall for way too long. I am going to pick a day and drive over to Shenandoah Sporting Goods. I need more than just strings and they have everything bow related.
Thanks for all the input.

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