Compound Bow Comparator

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Version2014 Bear Empire2014 Bear Motive 62014 Bear Motive 7
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Bear EmpireBear Motive 6Bear Motive 7
Specifications
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2014 Bear Empire2014 Bear Motive 62014 Bear Motive 7
Brace Height7 "6 "7 "
AtA Length32 "32 "32 "
Draw Length24 " - 31 "25.5 " - 30 "26.5 " - 31 "
Draw Weight40 lbs - 70 lbs40 lbs - 70 lbs40 lbs - 70 lbs
IBO Speed330 fps350 fps340 fps
Weight4.0 lbs4.0 lbs4.0 lbs
Let-Off80% 75% 75%
Editor reviews
Bear EmpireBear Motive 6Bear Motive 7
Summary
Summary review written by our editors.

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 comfortable to shoot. The new riser is unique and attractive while still sporting the dual string suppressors that Bear is known for. It can handle a verity of shooter sizes with bows available from 50 lbs to 70 lbs. It also has a large range of draw lengths that can be adjusted with ease without a bow press. Bear/Trophy Ridge has amazing customer service and they show a great deal of concern for each individual. Any serious hunter or recreational shooter would truly appreciate the new Bear Empire if they want to pay the money it costs. Read full review...

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 and it is comfortable to shoot. The newly designed riser has a unique look yet it sports Bear's dual string suppressors that they have been known for. The bow will fit many different sized shooters and hunters with multiple weights available along with its draw length range. Many have been very impressed with the Bear/Trophy Ridge customer service that has been reported to be extremely helpful. The Bear Motive 6 is an impressive bow for those who are able to spend the money. Read full review...

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 it a new look of its own yet it retains the dual string suppressor look of Bear. There is a large size range of archers and hunters that this bow will fit with all the different weights and draw lengths available. The Bear/Trophy Ridge customer service has received some amazing reviews in how accommodating they are to their consumers. For those with big enough pockets, the Motive 7 will not fail to enthuse. Read full review...

Bear EmpireBear Motive 6Bear Motive 7
Pros
  • Easy to adjust draw length
  • Dead in the hand
  • Quiet
  • Good single cam speed
  • Balance and comfort
  • Ease of cam adjustment
  • Impressive speed
  • Smooth and comfortable
  • Ease of cam adjustment
  • Good speed
Bear EmpireBear Motive 6Bear Motive 7
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Not the smoothest drawing Bear bow
  • pricey
  • pricey
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out of 4 reviews
  • Smooth drawing, dead in hand. Smoothest bow I've ever shot.
    by Karl Bush from Atchison, ks
  • I absolutely fell in love with this bow from the moment I bought it. Everything about it is great.
    by Joshua Lantzsch from Rogers, Arkansas
  • Great hunting bow
    by Luke Berning from Kansas
  • Just starting out and got this bow as my first.
    by Paul Thiel from Caldwell County Princeton Ky
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out of 7 reviews
  • Best Bear bow I've ever shot!
    by Orlando Gonzales from Chugiak, Alaska
  • Shot 15 different high end bows, this one had everything I wanted in a new bow.
    by Bill Porta from Farm. Hills, MI
  • One of the best flagship high end bows that I have shot.
    by James G. Williams Jr. from Washington, WV
  • Easy pulling fast bow
    by Colby from California
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out of 2 reviews
  • Bow shoots very smoothe, ultra quiet, drawcycle is very smooth.
    by Steve DeGroat from Pennsylvania
  • Great Shooter and super quiet !
    by Master C from Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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