Fred Bear Takedown Riser Review

Many years ago Fred Bear's Take Down recurve bow system revolutionized the archery world. Bear Archery is proud to reintroduce this classic with their Fred Bear Take Down recurve bow riser. ...read more

The Fred Bear Take Down riser is offered in A and B riser models. They feature the classic 1969 heal horn style grip for a deep feel and consistent grip. The riser features the classic Bear medallion on one side with the famous Bear compass on the other.

Choose from wood combinations of Black Maple with a Phenolic Black Stripe, or Bubinga and Phenolic with a Phenolic Black Stripe.

The shelf is radiused and cut-on center for instinctive shooting and easier arrow tuning. The shelf is 1/8" above the grip for closer arrow-to-hand trajectory and consistent arrow flight. The riser is tapped with Bear 1/4" x 20 quiver inserts.

Choose A or B model, and right or left handed. Color/Wood options of black maple with a phenolic black stripe, or bubinga and phenolic with a phenolic black stripe.

See chart for determining bow AMO length with different limb models (#1, #2, or #3). Subtract 4" for actual string length needed. Recommended brace height: A handle 7¾" - 8¾", B handle 7" - 8".

Bear Takedown options

Limbs A Riser B Riser

#1 56" AMO 60" AMO

#2 58" AMO 62" AMO

#3 60" AMO 64" AMO

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