Bear Bow Reviews

The Bottom Line: With great shootability characteristics and excellent performance, the Bear Carnage is one of the best hunting bows manufactured in 2011. Bear seems to have hit a homerun with this rig. It has all the attributes and features that the modern bow hunter/archer is looking for. With an easily adjustable draw length, excellent shootability characteristics and a low mass weight, the Carnage is capable of yielding fast IBO speeds without generating nearly any noise or vibration. It is a definite upgrade over last year's Attack model. With a draw length range from 25.5 to 30.5 inches and a draw weight range from 40 to 70 pounds there is virtually a set up option for almost anyone...read full review

The Bottom Line: While the Bear Mauler is without a doubt a bow hunter's rig, it would be good for the recreational shooter as well. Whether you opt for the "ready to hunt" package or you choose to put your own custom accessories on, the Bear Carnage is a very fast, smooth, quiet and nearly vibration free bow with a very affordable price tag. The "ready to hunt" package includes everything you need on the bow for you to just grab your arrows and sight in on the spot. To buy all these separate and put them on this bow, it would cost a considerable amount more. Overall this is one of the most shootable, adjustable and high performance bows for the money of 2011...read full review

The Bottom Line: To summarize, the Bear Home Wrecker would be a viable option for the lady archer in 2011. With having attributes like smoothness, light mass weight and a very comfortable 80% let off this could be just the rig for anyone from a beginner to someone not looking to break the bank on a weapon. It has eye catching features like pink graphics and strings that will appeal to many women as well...read full review

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• Just bought this for my 11 yr old son...Great Bow by Scott Larimore from Missouri
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The Bottom Line: In all the Bear Attack is a very solid option for the archer, which is probably a big reason why Bear kept it in their bow line up for 2011. While being very similar to the Carnage, this rig has a smoother draw than the Carnage while only giving up 5 fps. The Attack can be held at full draw for a good amount of time without arm fatigue which is very helpful on stubborn game while hunting. Speeds, smoothness, accuracy, adjustable draw length and being very comfortable when shot are all very good reasons that make the Attack a very viable choice...read full review

The Bottom Line: While the Bear Lights Out is not very fast and could have better strings, overall, this is a good quality bow at a very affordable price. Admittedly, this is a nice shooting bow due to its generous brace height, solid frame, and good silencing system. While many shooters are not very happy about the quality of its strings, they say the Lights Out is surprisingly quiet and smooth for its price. At just 3.7 pounds and measuring 30 inches from axle to axle, this maneuverable and lightweight bow is a good choice for tree-stand or blind hunters or archers who prefer short bows. While it's possible to buy a better quality and more expensive bow with similar specs, the Lights Out is positioned as one of the best rigs for the money...read full review

The Bottom Line: The Bear Done Deal is a smooth-drawing single cam bow with a solid back wall. While this rig is very similar to another Bear bow (Truth 2), many archers believe the Done Deal is a better value for money. While factory strings and cables could be of better quality, this is a good quality bow as reported by many shooters. Overall, the Done Deal is a good all around bow for average shooters who prefer shooting smooth bows and who want to save money...read full review

The Bottom Line: Whether you are a beginner or an archer on a budget this bow's economic price tag will be appealing to many archers. It is very smooth, quick and lightweight, all things that make this a very shootable rig. With the "ready to hunt" package option this even further makes this system a great value. For a mid range bow this is a very solid choice...read full review

The Bottom Line: Overall the price tag on the ShowDown is at a level that anyone can afford. If you are giving archery a try for the first time this would be a solid choice for you. If you are just looking for an affordable rig then the installation of some vibration dampening components will most likely been needed to help with consistent shooting. In conclusion this bow has potential but in most cases would probably suit the beginner archer the best...read full review

The Bottom Line: The Bear Truth is a quality bow at a very affordable price. While the factory strings might not last long and could be of better quality, this is a high-performing and quiet bow for the money. While it does not produce super fast IBO speeds, its single cam eccentric system delivers a smooth draw cycle and solid back wall but with a narrow valley. The Truth would fit average shooters who like smooth drawing rigs, are not very passionate about IBO speeds, and are used to narrow valleys. According to multiple reviews from archers and experts, the Bear Truth is a good value for money...read full review