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Bear Motive 6 compound bow - $325 (Liberty Hill)
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Bear Archery
model name / number:
Bear Motive
size / dimensions:
32 inches
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equipment that comes with it.
Phone/Text: 512- Four One Five - Nine Four Eight Nine
I no longer bow hunt due to shoulder issues unrelated to bow hunting. This is a super-fast flat shooting bow that was purchased new from Cabela’s. A flat shooting bow makes up for reasonably missed yardage estimates. I believe my top pin was set for 10 and 20 yds, and the 30 yd pin is close to the 20 yd pin. This bow is in excellent condition and is ready to hunt or just shoot a target.
This bow comes with a QAD arrow rest, a 4-arrow bow quiver, Cabela’s Tarantula hip Quiver, Truglo pin sight, trigger release, stabilizer, arm guard, limb savers, three arrows with mechanical broad heads, 12 arrows with field points. The arrows are all matched Cabela’s Carbon Stalker Extreme 65/80 lb. Everything you need to start shooting immediately. A couple of the arrows need nocks glued in. A couple need a fletching or two replaced due to getting shot off when target practicing. The arrows are cut to 30 inches from the end of the nock to the insert. They can be re-cut to shorter if needed. I believe the bow is currently set to 65 lb. draw weight. Please see the specs below for the draw length and draw weight ranges for this bow.
This bow was bought at Cabela’s and they or Bass Pro will likely make all adjustments needed, as they used to do that in their store for free. I still have a set of robin hood arrows together that can go with the bow if you want. That demonstrates the quality of arrow flight and consistency produced by this
bow. The second arrow is still good…
I have a broad head Block Invasion target and a Yellow Jacket field point target bag for
fast compound bows. A hard-case double bow case, two soft-sided unpadded bow
carrying cases, and a padded cross bow carrying case. Two fletching tools, a slew of
brand-new Blazer fletching sets, new broad heads, field points and other extras that I will sell
separately.
Below are the Bear Motive 6 specs and time of bow release review from online.
Bear Motive 6 Review
Pros
Balance and comfort
Ease of cam adjustment
Impressive speed
Cons
pricey
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Editors review:
The 2013 Bear Motive 6 is a bow that should raise a lot of eye brows this year. The
engineers at bear are continuing to make strides from year to year and have not failed
once again. They keep getting closer to the upper high end archery market and have
made strides, however, don't seem to yet have the reputation of very top manufacturers.
Bear puts lots of emphasis on consumer input and the company seems to really care
how their customer's feel. Speed is written all over this bow and it's balance and feel is
amazing for the power it packs.
Finish
The Motive 6 is available with color options including Realtree APG, Shadow Series
(black), Realtree APG Snow/Black, Red/Black, and Green/Black. The camo colors look
flat in finish and the red and black finishes appear to be somewhat glossy in finish. They
all seem to be durable without any flaking or chipping complaints at this time. Additional
color options for 2013 gives consumers more good looking choices.
Riser/Limbs
This bow sports an all new riser and design that measures 32" axel to axel. It is 3.25"
shorter than the Anarchy and it weighs about .2 lbs. more. It has a completely different
design and shape from the Anarchy that is wider with smoother edges. It sports dual
offset string suppressers that are integrated into the riser. The riser also has a stainless
steel stabilizer bushing. The Motive 6 has Max Pre-Load Quad Limbs that provide lots of
power without stacking up during the draw. These limbs are connected to the riser with
Zero Tolerance Limb Pockets. They provide an interference fit between the limb, the
boot, and the pocket to eliminate any movement of the limb in the pocket. These limb
pockets play a large role in preventing any vibration. The riser/limb combination creates
a 6" brace height. It is a very comfortable bow to shoot especially for as fast as it is. It
seems to be a little more suited for hunting with its shorter ATA than the Anarchy with an
even better feel.
Grip
There two options for the grip on this bow. The custom options include the over mold
rubber grip or the panel grip that is underneath it. The rubber grip feels nice in the hand
and has the large Bear trademark emblem that is a good look. It has a thicker feel than
the panels and is warmer on the hand during cold hunting days. The bow feels steady in
your hand with torque nearly unnoticeable.
String Suppressers
Bear's unique look of dual string suppressors remains on the Motive 6. The dual
adjustable string suppressors enable the bow to be whisper quiet and they eliminate
virtually all hand shock and vibration by countering the string. The adjustment lets you
custom tailor your shooting style. The suppressors have a large and thick foot style
rubber boot that softens the string contact with them.
Eccentric System
The Bear Motive 6 is equipped with their new flagship Bear Synchronized Hybrid Cam
System. The new H13 dual cams have a rotating module to make all adjustments
without a bow press or any other modules. This makes changing the draw length
extremely easy and convenient. It is adjustable in .5 inch increments from 25.5 to 30. The
H13 cams produce a smooth draw without a giant hump that most speed bows have. It
has 75% let off and comes in 50, 60, and 70 lb. max weights. The speed is impressive
and seems to live up to at least it's IBO of 350 fps. The velocity of the Motive 6 is one of
its best attributes.
Draw Cycle / Shoot Ability
The draw on this bow is smooth especially for the speed it produces. The lack of a large
rollover is nice. It balances out just right in your hand and it holds dead still at the shot.
The back wall feels good and not too spongy due to its rock solid feel. It creates a valley
that is comfortable enough to not feel like it is always wanting to creep forward. A
stabilizer would help with balance on this bow like it would help most others, but it is
already pretty quiet. Vibration is reduced greatly with the dual string suppressors. Bear
is still using its 4x4 Roller Guard system and it does create even more smoothness on
the draw.
Silencing Package
For a bow with this kind of speed it is pleasantly quiet. There are virtually no vibrations,
shock, or noise. The dual adjustable string suppressors make it pretty silent. There is
nothing added to the string for silencing, to slow it down, and it doesn't seem to need
anything.
Comparisons
Bow Bear Motive 6 compared to Bear Anarchy 2014 versions
Bow Bear Motive 6 Bear Anarchy
Version
Brace Height 6 " 7.25 "
Axis Length 32 " 35.5 "
Draw Length 25.5 " - 30 " 26.5 " - 31.5 "
Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs 40 lbs - 70 lbs
IBO Speed 350 fps 330 fps
Weight 4.0 lbs 4.0 lbs
Let-Off 75% 75%
As impressive as the Bear Anarchy was last year the Motive 6 is even more so. It is
probably their most desired bow of 2013. It is 3.25" shorter than the Anarchy, but still
has an IBO of 20 fps faster although it is .2 lbs. heavier. It is also more maneuverable
with its shorter length. The two bows have the same MSRP of $899.99.
Perfect Usage
The Motive 6 is a great bow with many uses. Although hunting would probably be its
niche it could also be used for top shooters and 3D competition. The comfort and speed
that it possesses makes it useful in more than one area. For some individuals it may be
a little too short for target or 3D competition, however, it all depends on the shooter,
their size, and individual preference.
Summary
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.