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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: Intruder on January 16, 2008, 11:51:10 AM

Title: 2006 Bear Bows
Post by: Intruder on January 16, 2008, 11:51:10 AM: I did a search on the site and didn't get any hits. Apologies ahead of time if this has been covered.

Anyone shot any of the 2006 series Fred Bear compounds.... Code, Instinct, Element?

There are some pretty good deals on these bows new right now. I'm most interested in the Code and the Instinct. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Title: Re: 2006 Bear Bows
Post by: bankwalker on January 16, 2008, 03:55:14 PM: i really like the instinct...i shot is as a bare bow with not dampeners and it was nice. and yeah they got some killer deals on them almost everywhere.
Title: Re: 2006 Bear Bows
Post by: Intruder on January 22, 2008, 09:32:13 AM: Come on guys..... I know there are lots of opinions out there. :)
I'm wanting to buy over the winter and need your input.
Title: Re: 2006 Bear Bows
Post by: Bscman on January 24, 2008, 04:13:25 PM: I've heard quite a bit of good, actually.

The element was rated one of the best buys for lower-level compound bows.

If you can get a good deal, jump on it. I don't think you'd be going wrong!
Title: Re: 2006 Bear Bows
Post by: boneaddict on January 24, 2008, 04:22:40 PM: The only input I have is that you don't remain in this industry long if you put out bad bows. Wish I had more to offer you.
Title: Re: 2006 Bear Bows
Post by: bankwalker on January 24, 2008, 06:51:43 PM: hey i just went and shot all the bows you listed. all 06 and 07 models. with no dampeners or stabalizers. and they all shot very nice. and again i really like the instinct
Title: Re: 2006 Bear Bows
Post by: Intruder on January 25, 2008, 11:19:26 AM: Appreciate the feedback!!!

I've been doing some checking and I've got in narrowed down to 3:

1. Hoyt
2. Bear
3. Reflex

Don't have my notes handy and I can't recall the specifc models. Hoyt is certainly nice but spendy.
Title: Re: 2006 Bear Bows
Post by: DeKuma on January 25, 2008, 01:14:54 PM: Same three I have it narrowed to.

I have a 4 year old Hoyt MT/Sport, so I am liking the Hoyt.

I am really leaning towards the Reflex Growler or Ridgline, but the Bear bows are at some really GREAT deals right now. Wish they would lighten up on the anodized green and orange though............