Ragim Black Bear Review by Merlin's Archery Adventures
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- Опубліковано 17 вер 2014
- I get a tone of emails from you guys, (please keep em coming by the way) I read them all and do my best to reply. But just lately i've been getting quite a few asking id I could do a bit of a review on the Ragim Black bear recurve.
So here you go... Its a cracking little entry level trad bow. perfect if your just dipping your toe in to traditional archery or you want to try something thats a little bit of fun. So pleas sit back and enjoy the video.
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i bought one of these from my local archery shop, but the only available poundage at the time is 60 pounds, a little hard to pull at the beginning, but now, not a problem at all, i have to say it is a brilliant bow, very accurate and very consistent easy to operate, thanks for this video really helpful.
That's an awesome forearm protector!
Could you do a review on the Ragim Wolf please? You said you would do more reviews on ragim products :)
Thanks
It looks like my first bow should be one of these or a Bucktrail Black hawk. These video's are an invaluable resource for us prospective beginners. Thanks very much.
Bought one for my first bow, happy with it thanks for the review!
Thanks for the review! Just purchased mine after seeing this. Can't wait to finally start with achery
good review and nice bow . cheap fast and acurate bow. it remember me the black hawk long bow than i buy few days after see your review , i m very happy with him. thank you for everything.
alex galo Thank you
i couldn't believe my eyes when you shot it through the chrony! ... amazing speed for that price ...
(with more than 9 gpi)
I had a bow similar to that in the early 70's, also 45#, and I think you will find it has a max draw of 30 to 31 inches. Mine was made by York Archery in Kansas City, MO. Very very similar! Enjoy! (BTW) excellent for woods hunting!
what are you thoughts on re-curve vs longbow
i feel that recurves are much less forgiving on your finger release which can be hard for beginners
I think your name should be "Hawk Eye". You can really shoot man. Just amazing!
Would love to see videos like that about the traditional bows from Jackalope Archery. :) great and entertaining video! :)
Looks like a good entry level bow. I'm considering getting one myself.
When i shoot this bow at 10M the top limb blocks the target where i aim. Is that something to do with how I'm shooting it or is it just how the bow is?
Wow fantastic review. Told me everthing i needed too know
Hey Jim...great review of the Black Bear. Local archery shop turned me on to the Ragim line of bows. There's not much in the way of information about the Company, but what there is I researched. Ragim seems to be a pretty solid Co, as you stated in the video, out of Italy. As a matter of fact they manufacture some Bow Limbs for the bigger companies out there like....you guessed it...Bear Archery. Unfortunately I have not picked one up as of yet, but that's simply because my first bow had to be a Bear Grizzly, and I def. plan to. Ragim is def. in my top 3 Bow Manufactures along with Bear and Martin, that make Quality Bows, Traditional Wooden Recurves, Where the price point is good, and have bows that are just good looking. Id like to see some reviews on some of the bows in their "Top Class Line" like the Bobcat, White Tiger, and Black Panther...the latter of the two being a couple of sexy looking bows(Yep...I am one that thinks bows can be sexy : ) )
I had a brown bear. they're good accurate bows for price but loud as can be. I gave mine to a friend who dry fired it to death!
I have several bows ' my favourite is my 35Lb black bear its light fast 'accurate and a lot of fun to use .I would highly recomended
yes it looks good to .that dark wood look
I like the look of this bow ! Mine is on order and should be here in a week ! Can’t wait to shoot it
this guys hair is amazing
Mongoosemcqueen Thanks
It's outrageous
thanks for you response so could it be that the black bear is a one piece bow and the sage is a take down bow as both bows are about the same price .
I like the look of the buck trail antelope ! hope you will be reviewing this bow.
It looks like a more affordable bear grizzly. 58", reddish riser, one piece, single lamination in limb.
cutest archer that gives reviews that I have seen here! hehehe
I got this bow....36".....It shoots amazing.....I love it....+ it`s very light weight
Hi, I love your reviews and just bought a Bucktrail blackhawk, thanks to your review, it was great.
But I also love horsebows and would like to ask, if possible, to make some reviews on merlin's horsebows, like the Ragim Taiga, or the Kaya windfighter.
Thank you very much, my best regards.
I love this bow sooooo much 😱😍
Di you habe experiences with buck trail bows? For example the antelope?
can you test the greatree deerslayer? its a great trad hunting recurve with a small price
Love your vids!! Could you do a review of the ragim golden eagle? since i'm considering to get one and there's not a single review on the internet...
On the topic of starter recurve bows, do you think you could do a little something about the Samick Sage?
thank you for the video! informative and fun! would like to ask for Hoyt Dorado review if possible :) thanks!
Just bought a 59lb one here in Oz. Going to go after deer, pigs and goats with it. Will let u know how it goes
So how did you go mate? Looking at a 50lb one myself.
Good presentation of the Ragim Black Bear Recurve. Have you had an opportunity to try the Regim Snow Leopard...?
Thank you for the great video, I'm actually going to be ordering this bow from you in the next few weeks so yes! Thank you for a great video! Please do an undead Fred 3D target video? Halloween just around the corner! Plus everyone loves shooting zombies :)
Thanks for great review. As someone who is very new to archery, I am wondering if you briefly outline what I would be giving up by buying a bow in this price range. You mentioned hand shock/lack of feedback and I feel it visually boring. Can you add any other features that may be missing? I am not trying to degrade this bow, just trying to learn.
Thanks
Hi, exactly which arrows are you using for this bow and would you recommend them?
Thanks.
I can't decide between this bow and the bucktrail blackhawk 2. Any preference?
have you considered reviewing the ragim fox or wolf? also the taiga
Thanks for the great review. Could yo do one about the ragim taiga?
I owned the Ragim Taiga. I sold it just recently. It was a decent shooter, not very fast but extremely light in the hand if that's something you like. Good bow just for plinking and nothing serious.Stacks something fierce after 27" or so. I wouldn't suggest it for anyone with a draw much longer than that. Beautiful bow as well:)
Hi Jim.
I have a pretty long dra, 31,5". Could a bow like this handle that draw length? I dont want to damage the bow or myself :-)
Have you ever tried the Ragim White Bear?
Seems kinda like the same bow, but a bit longer?
I have this bow and I'm very happy with it, very quick. If I decide to upgrade I might just get the same bow but heavier draw weight.
also don't worry about the hand shock, I only feel if my shot is terrible, this bow is very rewarding if you know how to shoot
What's your draw weight at the moment?
The bow is 40lb at 28". But I have long arms, I pull a little over 29" so it's a little over 40lb
feel a bit sorry for the matthews shooter coming out the portapotty at 0:03 while dani is doing her promo!
how long are the arrows you are using? Nice video btw, loved your review!
I love my horsebows like he said they are smooth and feel unique and the design gives more fps for such a short design, higher than a traditional recurve.
Can you maybe do a review on some Samick bows? Like the Samick Stingray and SHB?
How does this bow compare to the bear grizzly?
got a 40 pound longbow, at first it was hard to pull but now its nothing
Yet another informative Video!...
Keep em coming.....
Variety would be nice. .....Recurve/compounds ect ect.
Equipment..not just mybo :-)
Jason Slater all that is coming I assure you :) Is there anything in particular you'd like to see?
A review and chrono test of various mid to top of the range recurve limbs. Please.
MerlinArchery Awesome review, Possibly try the Hoyt field recurves with target limbs such as the carbon quattros. Would be interesting to hear what you think.
What arrows did you use? Also did you shoot off the shelf?
Thanks for always doing Fred bear bows fucking awesome
Hi in your review of the samick sage with an extra 4" in length compared to this bow but the sage was stacking at your draw length but not this bow !.
+Eric Parton Stacking (in my opinion) have less to do with the lenth of the bow and more to do with build quality. Ive shot 52" bows with no stacking what so ever and I've shot 68" that stack like a shelf! Hope that helps Eric? :)
Hi Merlin I'd love to see a review on the Ragim Taiga
Jake Paton A.
Hello Jim
Great review of the Black Bear. Is the Brown Bear identical except in colour and price?
Also does it come supplied with a string?
They should both come with a string and as for the difference between bows is the brown bear has the walnut riser and the black bear is made from exotic red wood... Hope that helps? Take care
i feel like this would be a pain (in the fingers) at 33" drawlength. i have some experience with shorter bows and none of them have been comfortable for a tall person
where can you buy it?
The bow is a bear grizzly copy more or less, how do they compare?
+Pontanellen1 The Bear is a much better built and finished bow. More money though. Given the choice, go with the Bear every day.
good review. I have a 32" draw, would this bow be suitable or would I run into problems?
May run into problems, it's a bit of a shorter bow. Can pinch your fingers on draw as the angle of the string will get smaller. Not quite sure though, you might want to find a local shop where you could try different bows
How loud is it with silencers on it?
Would you say the ragim matrix is a good starting bow, do you have any recommendations?
I had a matrix at 40lbs with a 66" limb span. very forgiving and very enjoyable to shoot with. aside from the cheap looks, it was honesty as good as any bow I shot since. my friend has had his for nearly 2 years with no issues from regular shooting
that's the material of these targets?
Replace the string immediately and file the nocks a bit (mine had sharp edges), other than that, this bow has been shooting reliably for me for well over a year. Fibre glass finish is starting to chip around the front, but I'm rough on the thing. I'm quite attached to the thing actually :-)
U ever take it hunting
I got a 40# Black Bear as my first bow after watching this video and I couldn't be happier. I like the chunky handle as well, I have quite large hands and it fits them perfectly.
My only worry is my draw length, I measured it only after I got the bow (with the bow) and it comes to 29.5", will that cause any issues with the bow? I've read that it's not too much of an issue to overdraw traditional recurves, but I'm very inexperienced. I could probably choose a different anchor to reduce my draw length, but after some experimenting I have a very "right" feeling about it (not only from the resulting groups, but the calm feeling you get before a good shot), so it would probably throw me back quite a bit.
Anyways, great video, thank you very much.
pretty late reply, but in case someone else is wondering. I cant speak for 29" but my draw is 33" and altho i dont own this particular bow i have some 62" models and they are very uncomfortable at my draw. I think 29-30 is doable if being compact is worth alot to you. If its comfort you are after, pick something longer.
@@AW-hg3pc Fair enough. Consider listening to this fellow shot, even though to this day I'm happy with my bow, it's still the only one I own, so I may lack comparisons and just don't miss what I don't know.
Hey Jim! I want to say thanks for all the help you've given me, I've improved a lot with my accuracy since I've been taking your tips. I was wondering what arrows you would recommend for recurve traditional archery? I've had people tell me wooden are the best and others say that aluminum is the best way to go. (Really confusing) thanks!
Well just to make things more complex i use carbon lol. At the end of the day the choice is yours, it's all about what feels right for you. Woods are great and cheap but you don't get the consistency of say aluminium, but aluminium bends which carbon does not but carbon tends to be more expensive... as long as they are the right spine and they are straight your on to a winner. i hope that helps J Houser any other questions feel free to drop me an email
Carbon all day! Last 10 times longer
You would say that the life of the bow is ok considering the price?
Juai nott? Well I've had this bow for over 6 months now and I have had no issues so far.
The thing that I notice is that the fiberglass has very small fingerprint marks where I'm holding the bow.
But at the same time, you shouldn't expect a flawless finish on a bow that costs 150€
Could u hunt with that bow?
what is the arrow rest that you have attached?
It's a Bear Archery hair rest and plate
just hate how there are bright orange tips on the end of the knocks. kinda ruins it
I can't decide weather to buy this or the ragim wolf, any advice would be appriciated🙂 thanks in advance!
+Will John i have ragim wolf and it is a good bow but i will buy this one as well,for hunting.
+Will John grizly jim is right this is fan bow to shoot .i shot it once and and it is lovely bow and i own ragim wolf it is really good bow as well. let me put it this way if zombie apocalypse srikes i would rather have black bear than wolf with me.i think black bear is really good bow for hunting .ragim black bear couple of silencers,bow qiuver =bad ass bow.
+repoman615 I have tried both in a store and am now l an ing towards the wolf because of the grip. I shoot 3D field btw (I go to the same place Jim went in his latest video!- Wye vally archery-!
+repoman615 I ended up getting the wolf btw and have really enjoyed shooting it
I notice you place the arrow on the left side, is this correct technique or personal preference? It feels more natural for me to place rhe arrow on the right side (outside). Total newbie by the way looking for pointers, cheers.
As a guide, the arrow goes on the side that the string rolls off your fingers. So, for right handed, the string rolls of to the left, therefore you put the arrow on the left. Its the mechanics of how a bow poundage, the draw length and the spine of the arrow (its bendiness) should be matched. One subject to look up is "The archers paradox"............
hi im 14 and been shooting the english longbow since i was six i want to get into traditional feild and tips on wich bow i should get
Well in the case of which bow you should get, get one that appeals to you, is comfortable to draw back and shoot, and you also have to take getting a matching set of arrows, i.e. you have to take grain (good starting point is 10 grains per pound of draw weight. 45# draw weight= 450 grain arrow) and spine weight into consideration
thankyou for your help
No worries
Hey! This or samick sage? All opinions welcome
mam ho doma strielam snim na sutaziach je presny a silny velmi dobry
Cau....taky mam tento luk...jak si s nim spokojeny a jakou mas libraz?Co a na jakou vzdalenost tim strilis?
This may sound like a stupid question, but was it a left handed or right handed bow he was using?
Right handed Jordan Austin ;)
MerlinArchery thank you😊
So Merlin gave you haircut Jimbo?
Does the string come with it?
It should do yes
Thanks
that guy from the water closet!
Yeah man, wasnt even gasping for fresh air. 0.o
58 inch long bow? i thought it was a recurve
Nice Review! Please Check the ragim bobcat :)
600 spine on a 45#... isn't that a bit of a light spine?
Nuttn Much That's what I was thinking as well, especially on a faster recurve such as the black bear.
But apparently if you got a good release, it is ok :)
Those 4 inch feathers help too.
Vccine I agree... all in the release. Optimal I think really. It's easy to see jim shoots well... we all know that.
+Nuttn Much
On this very same bow, I use 500 spine 31" carbon arrows with 100 grain tips and 4,75" turkey feathers.
Perfect match, fly like bullets.
Because my arrows are 31", I can't use heavier tips with those 500s, as the dynamic spine would start getting too weak.
Awesome review Jim, I was looking for a review for a Ragim black/brown bear for a long time. I've got myself a bucktrail blackhawk as my first bow (several months ago) and I'm looking to buy a inexpensive quality recurve as my next bow. I am considering either Bucktrail Antelope or Ragim Black Bear. Do you have any advice on that?
Also, would you consider doing a review for a Bucktrail Antelope bow? Because honestly I couldn't find one on youtube and I think it would extremely benefit beginner archers.
Thank you
PS: at the end you said it is a *58 inch longbow* :D
Don't know whether it's much help but I brought the Antelope from merlin as my starter bow. It's absolutely lovely to shoot, and I get lots of compliments on how nice it looks. It's a smooth draw in which the poundage build-up feels very linear (which I like).
Best bet is to go to merlin and try both out tbh.
Dyashida Galathil
Thanks, the problem is that I live in Ireland so I'd have to book a flight to get to one of the merlin shops...
Anyway, I got myself a ragim black bear and I really like it too. It looks similar to bear grizzly which I totally love.
600 spine on a 45 pound haaa nop How many feet from your target were u
He was probably drawing to less than 28 inches, I draw this exact same 45lb bow to 29 inches and I have to use 500 spine arrows with 100gn points.
Hi Jim, I really liked your review, quite informative. So first of all, thank you for your uploads and your work.
I have a question related to the size of this bow...
I am quite tall (6ft2), and I am currently shooting with a 70" recurve bow. I can see that many mono-bloc bows are 58". Will it be a problem for me to use this kind of bow, with such a different size ? Thank you, and good luck with this great channel of yours !
What is your draw length? I've had the black bear for a few months now. My drawl length is only 28, but even when I pull it back to my ear (which is about 30 inches in total) I do not notice any stacking. I think this bow is safe up to 30' draw length at the very least
Hey man, thx for your answer, my draw length is 30.5"...I am going to try a 58" Ragim Black Bear at the end of the week, to see if I feel comfortable with this kind of bow... What limbs do you practice with ? 40# ? More ?
Azeertyc
That's right, I got a 40# black bear. Still working on my strength with it, I'm fairly new. When I'll be able to hold the bow at full draw for at least 30 seconds without any kind of shaking, I will start to use that bow full time. It will probably take few more weeks.
I personally do not see the point of using a more then 40# bow for target practice or 3D. Especially a fast bow like the Ragim bear series, I've calculated that my bow at 40# spits arrows at over 160 feet per second (9.1gpp arrows) which is quite impressive for a entry level priced bow like this. I'm just working on my form and release right now.
Anyway, event at your draw length I am fairly sure that you won't notice any stacking, because I just drew the bow behind my ear (which would be at the very least 30 inches) and I think there was a bit of stacking at the very end, but then again, you can go for lower poundage limbs. If not, well you can go for something different. I also got the Bucktrail blackhawk 68' inch flatbow at 35# that jim has reviewed. It is a excellent bow for such a low price. And there is no stacking whatsoever with it right up to 32 inches as far as I know. Or even the Ragim Wolf flatbow is also great beginner bow
Vccine Thanks for all these informations mate. Indeed, I've heard that the Bucktrail Blackhawk was great for its price range, and a good long bow for beginners... But it's been a few days now that I am thinking about acquiring a Samick Sage (take-down recurve bow)... somehow this bow keeps popping on my researches and appears to be an interesting bow...
I am practicing bare bow shooting, and I think it might be a good bow for me...
For tall people wandering about the pros and cons of using a quite short bow (58", 60", 62"), I'll post my feelings about the Ragim Black Bear, or anyother that I'll try.
Azeertyc
You are correct. The Samick Sage is probably in the list of top 3 bows in the world under 150 Dollars. Considering that it is 62 inches long (which is still very compact) it should have no stacking at all at 30 inch draw, so it might be even a better choice for you. Not mentioning it is takedown and you can change the limb poundage. I probably would've bought it myself, but there are no european distributors of Samick goods and I would have paid like additional 50 euros for shipping. Could not afford that.
Bottom line is that both bows are great but I would say that samick sage is slightly more versatile
but eh
the archer coming out of the outhouse (beginning)
MALCOLM LEAVE OLIVER ALONE REEEE
but uh .. but uh... well see uh... uh.. but uh... If he can clean up his speech this would be more enjoyable.
Is it just me or does this b guy say "but" to much