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Version: 2011 Bear Charge
Pros: very smooth draw
short axial length for sitting in blinds
pretty fast for the cost
Cons: very slightly on the loud side but fixed that
with a set of dampeners. NO MORE cons at all in my opinion
For the price this was a tremendous bow package "RTH"
other then the dampeners i have done nothing to my bow which is a 2011 model
i bought as a left over in summer of 2012. I have loved the smooth draw cycle
and 80% let off. the short axial length has been great in stands as well as blinds.
if i ever need another bow i would try to find one of these for sure.As you can tell I LOVE THIS bow.
Version: 2011 Bear Charge
Pros: Lots of adjustability and great value. High performing bow all things considered and RTH package has good trophy Ridge accessories to get you started.
Cons: Not the fastest bow and has a little handshock but limb dampeners or bowjax inexpensively and effectively take care of that. Not a fan of whisker biscuit which comes as part of RTH package.
Overall a great starter or intermediate bow and you can't beat the price for the value/performance. This was the first "modern" compound I moved into after upgrading from my Indian Hunter and loved it. Again not the fastest bow but had no difference on outcome of deer I shot as it did the job. I put some bowjax and cat whiskers on mine which greatly reduced the vibration and noise. Comes w whisker biscuit in RTH package which is decent for beginning but much prefer a drop away or limb driven rest. Great adjustability and really a good bow.
Version: 2011 Bear Charge
Pros: very smooth draw. Great for adjustments. Good looks. Light weight. Very easy to handle while hiking through the woods.
Cons: haven't found one yet!!
I bought my bow used and rth....ready to hunt. I am left handed so it was part of the only choice I had. I'm glad I got it. I took it to a pro as I am not. And had it set up just for me. The next day took it to a 3-d shoot and it was dead on every time! Shot straight and smooth every time. And on top of that it was a thirty target. Walk through the woods kinda deal.... My arm didn't get tired once from carrying it.
Version: 2011 Bear Charge
Pros: Smooth draw
light weight
solid feel
fast (for the price)
Cons: Finish could be more durable
a bit of noise until putting a set of dampeners on it
I purchased this bow about a month or so ago and have had it out at the range quite a few times. It is balanced, has a nice feel to the back wall, and the narrow grip helps with over torquing the bow when firing. The overall package when purchased as the "RTH" package contains everything you will need to target shoot or hunt without dropping a couple of hundred of extra bucks to get sights, whisker biscuit, peep, etc...... Now, don't get me wrong, this isn't a thousand dollar bow, but for the money spent you will be more than happy with its value and features. It is solid and pretty fast as well.
The only recommendations are a string and limb vibration dampening package. Also, the finish on it, though it looks good out of the box, isn't as durable as some I have seen. Other than that, you will be delighted with this purchase...I know I was.
Version: 2011 Bear Charge
Pros: How easy to draw and hold back it is with 80 precent letoff.
Cons: Love everything about it.
I took this bow to a 3d bow shoot and it preformed just like all the high end expencive bows the other guys were useing. its extremely accurite if you do ur part in shooting it right. Its allso verry easy to adjust the draw length and the poundage with just an allen key.
Version: 2010 Bear Charge
Pros: Inexpensive
Fast
Light
Accurate
Cons: A little noisy as is
The solid green paint chips very easy
Great bow!!! I bought mine a year and a half ago and killed two deer with it last year. I was teaching a kid to shoot and he accidently dry fired it the other day. I am putting a new cable and string on it. While I'm at it, I am adding a string decelerator, and a Trophy Ridge Revolution rest. Can't wait to see what it will do now.
Version: 2010 Bear Charge
Pros: The price was good and the bow shoots great at 304 fps you cant beat this bow for the price.
Cons: A little loud
Version: 2010 Bear Charge
Pros: Smooth draw, tons of let off, easy cam system, nice looks, light weight, fast
Cons: Needs limb savers to quiet down
This bow is great for middle level hunters and beginners. Fred Bear bows have stepped it up even more in the past couple of years.
The charge has specs of:
Right/Left-Handed RH
Draw Length 26" - 30"
Draw Weight 70 lbs.
Brace Height 7-3/4"
Axle-to-Axle 30"
Let-off (%) 80%
IBO speed (fps) 300 - 305