Bear Bow Reviews Overview Reviews Price comparisons Years all yearsexact:2020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990range:20202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119902020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990 Brace Height < 5.5 "5.5 " - 5.99 "6.0 " - 6.49 "6.5 " - 6.99 "7.0 " - 7.49 "7.5 " - 7.99"8.0" - 8.49"8.5"+ AtA Length < 31 "31 " - 33.99 "34 " - 37.99 "38 "+ Draw Length < 20 "20 " - 24.99 "25 " - 29.99 "30 " - 31.99 "32" - 33.99"34"+ Draw Weight < 20 lbs20 - 29 lbs30 - 39 lbs40 - 49 lbs50 - 59 lbs60 - 69 lbs70 - 79 lbs80 lbs+ IBO Speed < 260 fps260 - 279 fps280 - 299 fps300 - 319 fps320 - 339 fps340 fps+ compare71 models, displaying 41 to 60Sort by:average user ratingnumber of reviewsyear: newest firstyear: oldest firstnamePages:1234>>User rating: out of 1 reviewBear Apprentice 3 Review The Bottom Line:Any child with desire will get along great with this bow. Along with its' ease to shoot and its' good feel it gives a great idea of how an adult bow will feel someday. The large adjustment range and light weight make it great for any young shooter. It fills a niche in Bear's line up and it's an important... read full review 2015 Bear Apprentice 3 Brace Height 6 " AtA Length 27.5 " Draw Length 15 " - 27 " Draw Weight 15 lbs - 60 lbs IBO Speed 265 fps Weight 2.9 lbs Let-Off 70% Manufactured: 2014 - 2015 Specs were not changedUser rating:no user reviewsBear Rumor Review The Bottom Line:The Bear Rumor is the new in the Bear lineup for 2014. It is marketed as a high-end, high-performance rig specifically for the ladies. It is smooth, quiet, and accurate, and will please all the lady archers. With a 30 1/4" ATA, 6.5" brace height, and a mere 3.6 pounds, this rig will follow the female... read full review 2015 Bear Rumor Brace Height 6.5 " AtA Length 30.25 " Draw Length 23.5 " - 27 " Draw Weight 30 lbs - 60 lbs IBO Speed 300 fps Weight 3.6 lbs Let-Off 75% Manufactured: 2014 - 2015 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 5 reviewsBear Agenda 7 Review The Bottom Line:The Agenda 7 is part of the 2014 Bear lineup. Offering a 32" ATA, 7" brace height, and an outstanding 340 fps IBO, this rig will fit in any archery situation, and perform extremely well. Weighing in at 4 lbs, this bow is easy to hold on target for a solid shot. It is also not so heavy that it will be... read full review 2014 Bear Agenda 7 Brace Height 7 " AtA Length 32 " Draw Length 26.5 " - 31 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 340 fps Weight 4.0 lbs Let-Off 75% Manufactured: 2014 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 2 reviewsBear Authority Review The Bottom Line:The Bear Authority was introduced in the 2014 lineup, but is still a very good bow choice today. A little slower by today's standards for speed, but 315 fps is plenty enough to meet the needs of anyone serious about the shot, and not how fast the arrow gets there. It also produces enough KE to take down... read full review 2014 Bear Authority Brace Height 6.75 " AtA Length 31 " Draw Length 24.5 " - 31.5 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 315 fps Weight 4.0 lbs Let-Off 80% Manufactured: 2014 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 7 reviewsBear Motive 6 Review The Bottom Line:This may be the best overall compound bow ever made by Bear. The Hybrid Cam System is another step in the right direction for engineers. The dual cam bow has awesome speed and it is also extremely easy adjust through the draw length range without the use of a bow press. The Motive 6 is well balanced... read full review 2014 Bear Motive 6 Brace Height 6 " AtA Length 32 " Draw Length 25.5 " - 30 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 350 fps Weight 4.0 lbs Let-Off 75% Manufactured: 2013 - 2014 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 6 reviewsBear Method Review The Bottom Line:It seems that Bear has hit the right place in the market with the Method. The bow is more affordable than the bows at the top of their line for the majority of the archery world and still has great speed with decent quality. The Hybrid Cam System is another good stride for Bear engineers. The dual... read full review 2014 Bear Method Brace Height 6.75 " AtA Length 33 " Draw Length 26.5 " - 31 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 340 fps Weight 4.0 lbs Let-Off 75% Manufactured: 2013 - 2014 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 1 reviewBear Motive 7 Review The Bottom Line:Bear has produced a sweet shooting bow with the Motive 7. Their engineers have made another great move with the Hybrid Cam System. This bow has good speed and changing the draw length is a snap on the dual cams without the need of a bow press. It has a great feel and is forgiving. The riser gives... read full review 2014 Bear Motive 7 Brace Height 7 " AtA Length 32 " Draw Length 26.5 " - 31 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 340 fps Weight 4.0 lbs Let-Off 75% Manufactured: 2013 - 2014 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 3 reviewsBear Empire Review The Bottom Line:This is a very underrated bow by many especially with the press that the Motives get from Bear. The technology from Bear engineers is still improving as it has been for a while now. It has good speed for a single cam bow and the brace height is very forgiving. The Empire is nearly shock free and is... read full review 2014 Bear Empire Brace Height 7 " AtA Length 32 " Draw Length 24 " - 31 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 330 fps Weight 4.0 lbs Let-Off 80% Manufactured: 2013 - 2014 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 5 reviewsBear Domain Review The Bottom Line:This is a good hunter's bow for a decent price. It is smooth, quiet, comfortable, and shock free with decent speed. For a new bow it comes in strong for 2013. The development with single cam technology from Bear is improving along with everything else from the company. For a single cam it has decent... read full review 2014 Bear Domain Brace Height 7 " AtA Length 33 " Draw Length 26 " - 31 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 322 fps Weight 4.0 lbs Let-Off 80% Manufactured: 2013 - 2014 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 6 reviewsBear Anarchy Review The Bottom Line:This is an amazingly smooth and fast bow combined. The single cam technology and engineering from Bear is continuing to climb the ladder over the past few years. It has excellent speed for a single cam bow and has very comfortable brace height creating a nice package. The Anarchy is dead in the hand... read full review 2014 Bear Anarchy HC Brace Height 7.25 " AtA Length 35.5 " Draw Length 26.5 " - 31.5 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 330 fps Weight 4.0 lbs Let-Off 75% Manufactured: 2012 - 2014 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 3 reviewsBear Outbreak Review The Bottom Line:This bow can be used by any beginning archer from young youth to adult. It is fairly smooth and comfortable to shoot. It is a step above the Apprentice 2 in Bear's line up and seems to better for older youths with the Apprentice 2 more ideal for younger or smaller youths. It has good speed with the... read full review 2014 Bear Outbreak Brace Height 7.25 " AtA Length 29.25 " Draw Length 16 " - 30 " Draw Weight 15 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 308 fps Weight 3.5 lbs Let-Off 80% Manufactured: 2012 - 2014 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 14 reviewsBear Encounter Review The Bottom Line:If you are a hunter on a budget or at the entry level stage of archery this bow is ideal for you. With it being new to Bear's line up it is probably their most practical bow available. The engineering from Bear, including their single cam technology, is still increasing over the past few years which... read full review 2013 Bear Encounter Brace Height 7.75 " AtA Length 30.5 " Draw Length 27 " - 32 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 310 fps Weight 3.7 lbs Let-Off 80% Manufactured: 2012 - 2013 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 5 reviewsBear Legion Review The Bottom Line:This is a great budget bow. It is the faster, smoother brother to the Strike with several improvements made. With a new grip and updated suppressers, among other changes, it has taken one of Bear's most popular bows to a new level. The single cam technology and engineering from Bear is continuing... read full review 2013 Bear Legion Brace Height 7 " AtA Length 30.5 " Draw Length 26 " - 31 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 318 fps Weight 4.0 lbs Let-Off 80% Manufactured: 2012 - 2013 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 3 reviewsBear Apprentice 2 Review The Bottom Line:Any willing to learn youth will fit into this bow just right. It is forgiving and gives the realistic feel of shooting a "big" bow. It is light and extremely adjustable to fit any sized youth archer. It a great starting point bow in Bear's line up with it being a little smaller than the Outbreak.... read full review 2013 Bear Apprentice 2 Brace Height 6.125 " AtA Length 27.5 " Draw Length 15 " - 27 " Draw Weight 15 lbs - 60 lbs IBO Speed 265 fps Weight 2.9 lbs Let-Off 70% Manufactured: 2012 - 2013 Specs changed, see full specs User rating:no user reviewsBear Siren Review The Bottom Line:The Siren has been field tested by women, for women, and delivering what they asked for in a cam, grip, draw cycle, and release. It is designed to work ideal in the hands of top-tier female hunters. Bear technology continues to improve like it has for the last few years now. It's speed is impressive... read full review 2013 Bear Siren Brace Height 6.75 " AtA Length 31 " Draw Length 22 " - 27 " Draw Weight 30 lbs - 60 lbs IBO Speed 300 fps Weight 3.8 lbs Let-Off 75% Manufactured: 2012 - 2013 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 3 reviewsBear Home Wrecker 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... read full review 2013 Bear Home Wrecker Brace Height 7.25 " AtA Length 28.5 " Draw Length 22 " - 28 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 50 lbs IBO Speed 280 fps Weight 3.2 lbs Let-Off 80% Manufactured: 2011 - 2013 Specs changed, see full specs User rating: out of 7 reviewsBear Mauler 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... read full review 2012 Bear Mauler Brace Height 6.75 " AtA Length 31.25 " Draw Length 26 " - 31 " Draw Weight 50 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 328 fps Weight 3.9 lbs Let-Off 80% Manufactured: 2011 - 2012 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 5 reviewsBear Carnage Review 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... read full review 2012 Bear Carnage Brace Height 7.25 " AtA Length 32 " Draw Length 25.5 " - 30.5 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 345 fps Weight 4.0 lbs Let-Off 80% Manufactured: 2011 - 2012 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 3 reviewsBear Apprentice Review The Bottom Line: no editors' review yetUser Reviews: Just bought this for my 11 yr old son...Great Bow by Scott Larimore from MissouriGreat bow for the money by Bob Elsinga from IllinoisAwesome bow for the price by Jennifer Sanford from Maine USARead all reviews 2011 Bear Apprentice Brace Height 6 " AtA Length 27.5 " Draw Length 15 " - 27 " Draw Weight 20 lbs - 50 lbs IBO Speed 265 fps Weight 2.9 lbs Let-Off 70% Manufactured: 2010 - 2011 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 14 reviewsBear Strike Review The Bottom Line: no editors' review yetUser Reviews: A great bow at a great price by Joseph Davis from Cedar Springs, MII would pick this bow blindfolded. by Bryan Baker from Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.A.This is a great bow at a great price by Tom Morgan from West Plians MORead all reviews 2011 Bear Strike Brace Height 7.75 " AtA Length 30 " Draw Length 26 " - 30 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 310 fps Weight 3.9 lbs Let-Off 80% Manufactured: 2010 - 2011 Specs changed, see full specs compare71 models, displaying 41 to 60Sort by:average user ratingnumber of reviewsyear: newest firstyear: oldest firstnamePages:1234>>