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Bear Encounter ?

Discussion in 'Intro to Bowhunting & Archery' started by candleman, May 21, 2013.

  1. candleman

    candleman Newb

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    Thoughts on Bear Encounter ? Sorry for so many questions !
     
    candleman, May 21, 2013
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  3. bowhunter448

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    I've shot it a couple of times and should be purchasing it in a couple of weeks. I like it. Smooth draw, quiet, great bow, IMO
     
    bowhunter448, Jun 11, 2013
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    I'm a Bear guy all the way. Not only for performance but for the company and how well they back their products up. Any Bear you get is going to be a great shooting bow. I shoot the Bear Legion and I LOVE it. You wont be disappointed.
     
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  5. Ian

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    I just bought the Bear Encounter about a month ago. it is a very quiet bow and i love it. It is my first bow and I look forward to using it this deer season.
     
    Ian, Jul 12, 2013
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    rackstacker613 Weekend Warrior

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    I got my encounter in dec 2011, ive had a cpl problems with it, namely the string has came off the cam twice while drawing ( the first wasn't the bows fault though I got a twig Jamed in it while drawing) and the string doesn't hit the string stop dead center so it makes the string pop around the side. With that said I still like the bow as it is smooth, compact and quiet. For the price you can't complain for sure. Just a suggestion but if you can you should check out the mission riot. Same price point, but I'd say it's a bit nicer.
     
    rackstacker613, Jul 12, 2013
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    AUbowhunter Weekend Warrior

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    Bears can be scary, wouldn't want to "encounter" one without a big gun. :lol:
     
    AUbowhunter, Jul 13, 2013
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    I just bought the Encounter. I'm very pleased with it. Bear just made possibly a lifelong customer
     
    bowhunter448, Jul 13, 2013
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    I noticed that too as I was shooting today, but I just turned the stop the other way and it was no longer an issue for me
     
    bowhunter448, Jul 13, 2013
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    rackstacker613 Weekend Warrior

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    Your lucky then. I've had to replace the stop and re serve it there. I've flipped it like you did but it didn't help:confused: atleast it worked for you though
     
    rackstacker613, Jul 13, 2013
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    It's definitely something that I'll keep an eye on.
     
    bowhunter448, Jul 13, 2013
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  12. Oldcarp

    Oldcarp Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I saw the title and thought you were asking about bear encounters out in the field :lol:
     
    Oldcarp, Jul 14, 2013
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  13. fishn197

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    Good bow. Haven't had any issues with it.
     
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  14. Wvwaterfowlhunter

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    I have had my Encounter for over a year. I truly enjoy the bow. I have harvested 3 deer with it. It is light, very adjustable and ready to hunt. I could have spent a lot more money, but since I just got back into bow hunting after a 20 year hiatus. It met the bill. You will be happy!
     
    Wvwaterfowlhunter, Nov 7, 2013
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  15. Al_D

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    Glad to see so many positive reviews. I'm looking at picking up the RTH package soon and was looking for some opinions in it. Seems like a good choice then.
     
    Al_D, Nov 8, 2013
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    Just bought mine from cabelas whole package under 370.00. Can't wait to try it out.
     
    MN_Bowhunter4, Nov 20, 2013
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