I Upgraded The Hunting Public Bow

[@TimConnor13]

It’s new bow season. Whose new bow are you most excited for? Video ideas for new bow launch?

[@rorynelson7548]

I can't wait to see what Prime does this year

[@rorynelson7548]

I got the Prime Revex 2 last year and I absolutely love it, wanna see what they do this year

[@connor_bohnts]

do a big shoot off like you did on elk shape a while back

[@deepdivingdak]

I’m waiting to to see what Hoyt comes out with, otherwise hopefully getting a Mach 34

[@nicolaalberti7736]

I' m excited to see a 16 limbs Mathews !!

[@3ebfan00]

I work for Bear and I can tell you that we all appreciate people like you who are letting others know if you can't buy the newest most expensive bow on the rack, you can have a great experience for less money. We pride ourselves on making great products at a good price, and I think you have been showing that potential.

[@scottdavis2133]

Bear will he my next Purchase, they're really stepping up the last 2 years and the cost versus features is insane.

[@actual5186]

​@@scottdavis2133your not kidding the 2024 lineup is insane, the bear Alaskan xt or paradigm if your draw is over 30 inches is a killer value. Can't wait to get my hands on one!

[@connorhart7597]

That's an extremely virtuous view of the market. shitting on other products because it's not been the top of the line brand since the 50s or whenever Fred got it going just gets old and deters me and a lot of other people from wanting to even consider the product, y'know?

[@realrussclarke]

Nice video Tim. I would definitely recommend the bear adapt to new bow hunters especially whitetail hunters

[@ShawnGilbert1967]

I bought a RTH combo as a Christmas Present for my Father in Law.... This test will like a stinger back bar and a drop away would have shown almost NO difference in a nearly 3k loadout

[@wolftactical5421]

Update: I bought a bear adapt and practiced for at least 6 months and I have gotten 2 deer this season and one shot was at 35 yards at a small statured deer. I am thankful for this video because i made the upgrades you did. Man, it feels good when you know you got a good shot off.

[@scottdavis2133]

I put a qad rest and a single pin slider sight on my Bear Resurgence and it goes toe to toe with my Hoyt VTM. That being said I know quite a few budget Bear shooters using whisker biscuits and trophy ridge 4 pins that are absolute killers on the range and in the woods. No substitute for good shooting skills. I see too many new archers thinking a $500 dollar sight and $300 dollar rest on a $1500 bow is going to make up for inexperience and lack of practice.

[@nicetryb0z0]

Dude did you see Levi Morgan's video testing fletching at like 70-100 yards and hes blown away by how shooting a biscuit gives him like the same groups as a drop away 😂. If that human hooter shooter cant tell a difference......now he still says "am I gonna switch back absolutely not" but he cant give a reason why not lol. Biscuit for the win.

[@spnua1906]

I shot my Bear Alaskan better then I shot my 1500 dollar indoor bow. Put some new strings on it and I might shoot that for indoor and 3D with just a longer stabilizer. Super impressed with Bear and what you get for the money.

[@nicetryb0z0]

The Alaskan is really nice. The bear strings are just a bother to try and tune right off the RIP I tell all our customers go shoot 200 arrows before you bring it back for paper tune and peep sight fine tuning cuz they just move so bad initially

[@scottdavis2133]

I replaced the strings on my Resurgence recently with some bloodline strings from Catfish Customs, and it really woke that bow up.

[@scottdavis2133]

​@nicetryb0z0 I did and I totally agree with them. Now I hate paper tuning a whisker biscuit but I'll hunt with them without hesitation. It's an unforgiving rest. Any issue with your form, shot process, and bow tune and you'll see it magnified with a WB

[@b34tim]

Anyone notice how perfect tim’s trigger process looked on that perfect X at 55 Love the videos tim

[@TimConnor13]

Thanks my G

[@nrjohnosn92]

As a novice archer, this was very educational. I’m shooting an entry level Bear Approach, and I don’t have a comparison to consider how I could improve my setup. Those video helped me understand the role that a stabilizer and other upgrades play in the overall performance. Thank you! You’ve earned another subscriber:)

[@DawsonDude23]

I just recently got fitted for my first bow to hunt with, and I'm happy to say it will be the Adapt+. The FPS had me on the fence, as well as the peep sight on the string. Glad to see these things can be corrected with amazing results, can't wait to practice with my Bear!

[@ejesoriginal]

I have never bought the big name, high end bows. I always sort of liked the "underdogs". I also have never owned a compound that wasn't a single cam or a lever bow (Oneida, though technically it has more than one cam). My current bows are not new, but still shoot great and kill every year. I have a Wheeler Velociraptor (2002 or 2003, not sure), a Pearson TX-4 q/Z-7 cam (2007), a Hoyt Aspen Redline (1999), Diamond Core (2015?), 2021 Oneida Phoenix. I am really liking what I see here with the Adapt. I need another bow like I need another hole in my head, but I am impressed thanks to your video. These bare bows can be had for $350 right now and I think that is a steal, especially with their adjustability.

[@williamdavis9225]

Thanks for helping newbies without big budgets. I'm 84 and adjusting to inflation is difficult.

[@robertmontgomery7686]

0:01 I am currently shooting a Bear LS6. Kind of unforgiving but that should be expected. 5 in brace height and only 70% let off, but it is crazy fast. Major bow manufacturers all make pretty good bows, otherwise they wouldn’t stay in business very long. I have been bow hunting for 40 plus years and still love just flinging arrows in the back yard. I just subscribed, keep up the great content.

[@jontied93]

Dude, the editing on this one is CRISPY! Well done sir. Well done. 🤘🏼

[@TimConnor13]

Appreciate ya!!

[@paulheberling2750]

Very crispy

[@chadcharbonneau2154]

The real reason they put the tube peep on is because they use cheap strings. It's gonna constantly move on you, skip that stab set up and spend the 150 on a good custom string and cable set up, it'll do way more for you in the long run.

[@ShawnGilbert1967]

SO close just a better rest and back bar and you were there....for 1/3rd price...its primarily speed and sound/vibration is 20fps work 1600+ more? We all know its bragging rights..... I aporeciate what you attempted and enjoy the content thank you, and good shooting....

[@Silbar89]

Good content. Good shooting. Thanks Tim!

[@jonathan_krywicki]

Amazing video - do you mind sharing the list of items in the upgrade as they’re not listed anymore in the video description

[@bibsmith2842]

In the FWIW department, a round is 10 ends of 3 for the Vegas "Round". An "End" is 3 arrows for the Vegas game. Blue Face, 5 spot would be 12 Ends of 5 for a Round. Keep up the good content 😀

[@waynestevenson9613]

Niiicce! Bear bows have always been considered budget bows, however set them up properly and they will flat shoot! I see you’re digging the wrist rocket. May I suggest you try a T.R.U. Ball Centerline!?! I play with a lot of wrist rockets and I’ve been shooting this one a lot lately over all the other 10 or so I own from “budget” to “too much” price range!

[@driftlesshunter9200]

Add bowjaxs to your string. If your peep moves, you just slide the bowjaxs a tiny amount. You can align your peep without a bow press in a couple seconds. QAD rest would be my first upgrade, too.

[@redalphazerotaco2623]

Thanks for the insight. I’m new to the world of bow hunting. Your content has been so helpful.

[@steezykraig3318]

I Just picked up a new old stock Bear LST in that anodized blue color. The bow had been sitting on a rack since late 2016. Going to shoot a local competition in September with it. It’s my first Bear bow and my first time doing archery in about 12 years.

[@kylebugden8939]

Probably not in budget given the $200 limit but I found the forgiveness of a drop away substantially improved my distance shots

[@TimConnor13]

That’d be my next upgrade

[@hoo33u]

​@@TimConnor13to stay in the budget lane and Bear Trophy Ridge makes an affordable drop away. You could give that a shot without leaving the whole budget pretext of this series. Love it by the way. Like seeing Bear get some love also. They have really improved their quality the last few years.

[@actual5186]

​@@TimConnor13can't wait to see your thoughts on this year's trophy ridge drop away that should start shipping soon!

[@Drobert882-ix3zf]

Great demo and mod vid , been thinking about this bow to go with my bear recurve after I get it serviced

[@Codyhunts]

Dude, production quality is A1. Thanks for giving me something to watch at work this morning🫶🏼

[@danzore]

i think the biggest upgrade was not on the shopping list (you mentioned it at the beginning): you improoved your skills. would be intersting if you shot once more the old setup to get a sense of your level of improvement. furthermore, in comparison to this test, it would show if the upgraded gear has any benefitial effect

[@nathangroseclose2071]

Makin ol Fred proud bud that x @ 55 was money i noticed your pull through the release & follow through was on point on that shot!!! Keep on you'll be a Fred Bear man yet😏

[@TimConnor13]

Appreciate ya!

[@bartbug1]

G'day Tim, could you tell me what sort of waist quiver you're using in this video? Thanks for the great content, I'm a subscriber. Cheers from Australia

[@TimConnor13]

Kifaru hip quiver

[@gemeni69]

I really like the new patterns that Bear has started offering on there bows though. If I were new to archery I would definitely purchase one. It definitely beats the old Bear Black Bear I started my love of archery with over 40 years ago. Definitely have seen the evolution of archery. It’s amazing. Great video

[@jimputnam7539]

Crazy what a couple upgrades can do for accuracy. Well thought out budget wise and content wise! Keep slinging away Tim.

[@TimConnor13]

Appreciate it!

[@JeffPeterson-em4nd]

I have the last gen adapt and it looks like they made some good upgrades. I replaced the site and peep. Thinking about a drop away rest, not sure if it’s worth it yet though

[@tylersoutdooradventures8919]

How did you do the diy cam stop?

[@pberg49er]

it's not DIY the limb stop comes with the bow, just not installed. it comes installed with a string stop

[@Fitandover40]

So the no tubing peep will stop rotating when the strings are broken in?

[@vaughnmichaelson4315]

What did you end up doing with the Adapt+? How many arrows you think you put through it? Looking to get back into archery in my almost mid 40's and seriously looking ar this bow but seeing mixed reviews on it.

[@CodyYoutube]

Fixing to buy an adapt as my forever bow after watching THP use them so much I’m so many different conditions and with the amount of use they put their bows through I think it’ll last me 10+ years as an average whitetail hunter

[@xxROEVYxx]

Because it’s such a hassle to replace that little peace of 2522 tubing 😂😂 good stuff! Deff my favorite channel for some good wholesome comedy!

[@rorynelson7548]

How is holding full draw with them wheels instead of cams? Never shot one

[@TimConnor13]

Limb stop helped.. it feels similar to high end bows but maybe a bit softer

[@rorynelson7548]

@@TimConnor13 is it far easier to hold back at full draw? I have to assume there's no hump rolling over into full draw?

[@qvfireman158]

What limb stop did you use? Do they sell them @ Podium?

[@TimConnor13]

It came with the bow, in the box

[@natanddaveg]

How many yards is the distance for a “Vegas” shoot?

[@TimConnor13]

20

[@Thomas_M76]

How about a chrono speed now with the upgraded mods & add a drop away rest & speed knocks on the string ? I’ve been see these bows shooting around 20fps slower than advertised…that tube peep & wisker biscuit is gonna slow you down .

[@takuroshinji2445]

Would you please start videoing your indoor vegas practices please? The whole journey from practice to the tournament. Would be amazing to watch the journey. Thanks Tim

[@K9Tvz]

as a fellow archery hunter since I was 8, good videos man, I appreciate the quality you put into these. Keep it up.

[@claytonchristensen9140]

Tim -- Draw length seems to fit you well. What is your draw length, relative to your wing span? Just curious if the wing span dived by 2.5 got you to where you need to be? Thanks!

[@TimConnor13]

Draw length is 29” wing span is 74

[@woodypaul_]

Totally agree about "just get a bow in your hands." I bought a Bear Encounter off Craigslist for $150 with a 6 pack of arrows and a hard case. I was absolutely garbage with it, but as I shot it and got comfortable and slowly upgraded the rest, sight and added a stabilizer I'm able to hit 4/5 ten rings at 20 yards consistently through a session. Next purchase is a Bowtech SS34 though 🤙

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

How do I adjust the draw weight and draw length?

[@skylermoore9322]

I’m the same as you when it comes to shot speed determining shot quality. I’ve noticed that the longer I take, the more I think. The more I worry about my bubble, the more I worry about my grip, the more aware I am about how I’m squeezing my release, etc My best shots are when I usually think “fuck it” and launch one in just a few seconds, but it’s a very hard mentality to recreate on demand I find.

[@TimConnor13]

I think it’s because when you say F it you double down your presence and focus.. I’m similar

[@scottdavis2133]

Me too

[@Tom_cat77]

I enjoyed the vid. I like the budget builds when you're upgrading to them because it's what most of us do!

[@donaldsmith6404]

Great content hope you hit all the goals you set for yourself.

[@Rickseavey84]

love it dude! keep it up!

[@joshvang8372]

Just wondering about vane orientation? Seems like it should be turned 180 so the vanes don’t hit the bristles of the rest.

[@tristan8537]

Newbie question: what does the serving inside the D loop do?

[@scottdavis2133]

That is the nock point, or soft nocks. That way if you break a d loop you don't lose your nock point, they also keep the d-loop from pinching the nock. Most techs will put them on before the d-loop but whatever works

[@lawrencewilson6498]

Sweet thanks

[@ruthinelshoadley397]

The shot release sounds much more quiet than in the prior video comparison between the Adapt vs Hoyt. Is it the camera microphone or something in the bow mods?

[@rogueapparatus6414]

I've been rocking a resurgence for two seasons and I love it.

[@tjdreyer]

Just helped a buddy of mine setup a Bear Adapt and I was incredibly impressed with the quality for the money. And when will you consider not loving such a cold release if the shot execution is taking so long?

[@nathangroseclose2071]

Should check out the flagships or they're bows in the legend series

[@TimConnor13]

Speeding up my release actually doesn’t help.. I’ve tried.. I just need to be diligent about working through the shot process

[@scottsellars6708]

⁠​​⁠@TimConnor13 - Add a Bomar “nose button” to that budget bow and see how fast your groups tighten up at distance. It’s one of those add-ons that’s cheap and I have seen a large amount of people love the results. Thanks again for another great video.

[@tjdreyer]

@@TimConnor13 the shot process is always going to take longer if the release is set as cold as it goes though. I’m no pro though, maybe that’s a good video idea asking MFJJ how to improve your process and if learning to shot hotter releases would work if you stuck with it.

[@WolfinWolvesClothing713]

​@tjdreyer Levi Morgan says not to shoot it that hot so it helps you with a surprise release.

[@mattdusha4873]

Watching this video as a person interested in getting into bow hunting…but has never picked up a bow. Have no idea what I’m doing but trying to get a foot in the door because I find archery fascinating. What’s the odds you hook a brother up with this bow post modifications. Make my journey a bit simpler. Heck maybe even just a sweet deal on it. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #HailMary

[@bennydw3]

Where is this now shop located? I’m looking for a great shop to start using

[@TimConnor13]

Spokane Valley Archery

[@tonyhieunguyen350]

You should start a weekly update of you indoor shooting. Short videos.

[@mikefutrell4224]

Great vid brother

[@arar8776]

Does it come with the limb stop

[@royleerobinson5]

Bro! Throw a cheap drop down rest and you will see more consistency my son has the adapt I bought I put a rip cord on it and it’s consistent!

[@nicholastieman4975]

Now you should see how good you can make that bow with the best equipment possible. Some people save money on the bow so that they can afford a good sight,rest, stabs etc. See how the bolt ons help

[@nicetryb0z0]

This is what I did with my bow. It would make more sense to try and judge the bows ability by giving it Ferrari add ons.

[@sheltonmedeiros4032]

Can a limb stop like what you used be put on a bear species ev?

[@chuckpatterson8374]

I'm an old Fred Bear fan. Presently shooting an LS 2.

[@Yourmom-u7q]

Tim you kill it with the old Fred Bear equipment. I wonder if it really draws as smooth as it looks like. Thanks for the video, I didn’t realize this bow could be that accurate. 😮🔥 Maybe I use the money I save by buying this bow for my Elk Tags and travel costs for the hunt.

[@richardjusticejustusoutdoo8323]

I bought the bear Adapt end of July. I love it. I upgraded the string, peep, and rest. I put 6 arrows into a tennis ball at 20 yards consistently!

[@justindunn3496]

@timConnor13 did you happen to chrono the Bear Adopt Plus with your 440 gn hunting arrow?

[@Thoarsy]

Hey brother love these videos. I am buying my first bow, full rookie and looking to target practice for a whole year before chasing deer here in Esperance 🇦🇺 If you dont mind me asking this in a public forum. I am stuck between the bear adapt package and the hoyt torrex package. The hoyt is $204 usd more expensive. After this video i am thinking go the bear and use that money to make upgrades. Or are hoyt's just where its at, they renowned for being the pinnacle? becuase your score of 85 is the same as your flagship hoyt bow score ? Cheers brother.

[@TimConnor13]

Buy what you’re comfortable with spending.. most important to just get started

[@Thoarsy]

@TimConnor13 thanks brother. Happy new year all the best. I am going THP.

[@nicfield6895]

I wonder if you would get better results under 60 if you shot cheap prefletched arrows. I'm talking about $30 for 6 arrows that have a big box store label on them.

[@l.i.archer5379]

Did you install the peep backwards???

[@mountainmancaraway6431]

Loved the video, glad someone is making budget minded video reviews. Not trying to be a know it all or criticize or knit pick but have you ever tried shortening up that release a little? The draw length looks good but it looked like your release hand and elbow are back a little bit far. Just curious what that would do for your hold and consistency.

[@Cliff_archerylife]

I would like to see you complete in the lancaster classic bow hunter division with that bow! Just get you some better arrows! 🤘🏼

[@axegekko6477]

Looking for first bow.....Bear Species EV RTH for $402 otd OR Bear Adapt 2 RTH for $563 otd??

[@marshallhaslett8717]

How many yards is “Vegas”?

[@TimConnor13]

20

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

I need a new quiver it doesn’t hold the thinner arrows for this bow.

[@jboehle2121]

That would make an excellent backup bow

[@TimConnor13]

I agree!

[@danwattsmessick]

Tim apparently isn’t a “Ohh, big stretch” guy. Bow might have shot even better if you were. IYKYK. (6:41 for reference of possible psychopathy.”😂

[@TimConnor13]

Lol!!

[@BushRat253]

Do you have a favorite shop in the state? I need to get set up from scratch and don't want to go to a crappy shop.

[@TimConnor13]

Spokane Valley Archery

[@BushRat253]

@@TimConnor13 Cool, I'll check them out. It's a 4 hour drive but it's worth it to find a good shop.

[@tomfoster3619]

My girlfriend shoots a bear Legit with a spot hog fast Eddie sight and hamsky rest we shoot competitive every Sunday and go to r-100 every year and she out shoots 99 percent of the guys and always places in her class by the way she shoots the farthest stake too with all that said you don’t need a top of the line flagship bow to be an amazing shot I honestly only shoot prime but she won’t give up that bear starter bow

[@nicetryb0z0]

Yeah this wouldve made more sense to judge the bows actual ability to keep up by giving it the same gucci add ons the fllagships usually get.

[@CruzLopezOutdoors]

It helps me to not be as caffeinated to get rid of some of the shakiness

[@bentheguru4986]

Turn the arrows 180° and get fletching out of the whiskers.

[@StanielP]

What breed of dog is that?

[@TimConnor13]

brittany spaniel / poodle mix

[@Cleedster1]

You don't have to make a video, but I'm curious of how much better your experience would be with a drop away, That's what I put on mine. And to me it made the biggest difference. That and stabilizer weight. I bought this bear to play with and I shoot RX7 ultra out to 40 yards. I can shoot just as good with the bear as I can. My hoyt

[@joeditz48]

Theres no better shot than a let down when you get the speed wobbles. You can never take the arrow back after you let it loose

[@stevenmcpheron45]

I like bear bow they shot very nice I have a bear cruzer rth sand

[@edwilson4678]

White vanes FTW!

[@Hubble-M]

I think your late Into specific to video is very under rated

[@kylewiggins994]

I shoot a Mathew’s but do you think this would be a good beginner bow for my 14 year old son I’m not gonna go spend $2000+ to set him up unless i know he’s gonna like it

[@andrewfitzgerald2896]

Should of gone with the white tail int

[@rondumb6055]

🤦🏻‍♂️ store I bought it from said I gotta pay 180 dollars to change the string in order to put a regular peep

[@loganct5]

Try a backbar only.

[@mohawksniper79]

For accuracy turn down 5/7 turns don't want to shoot max pounds for accuracy

[@anthonyforfare7223]

Great content and for that I just subscribed !👍😁😉💪🇺🇸🏹🎯 You could be a film maker for real!😮😊

[@TimConnor13]

Thanks for the sub!

[@donwilson350]

I can't understand that's a really good looking little compound bow but I can't understand why the consistency isnt there one way or the other you should be grouping better than that it's just like you're shooting the bow and they're all over the place like a shotgun spread I don't get it how can you sight a bow in when you can't get one Arrow to hit the same place twice

[@WolfinWolvesClothing713]

If you look he's shooting it so the fletching is hitting the bristles. Needs to turn it, that's not a normal whisker biscuit.

[@stephengatley8144]

I have this bow it is my cheapest bow & i can put the arrows on a milk cap at 20yds!

[@bradforner2939]

Drop away rest wouldve helped a heap more.

[@rondumb6055]

That’s bull shit dude told me a peep can not be added to the standard string where is this shop located I’m in Maryland sad😢

[@HELL-FORGED]

Your release is 100% your issue you pull clean thru and you get good shots... But watch your release bad shots release went off to the side rather than straight back they the wall

[@Jefestephens]

If your 8s are 2 o’s, I’m gonna assume your a serial killer! Lmfaooo

[@zaqman7255]

That bow is as "Accurate" as any other bow if set up properly and settled in. Whether one can shoot any specific bow consistently is a different subject.

[@paulheberling2750]

Less get it

[@davidtisch5237]

Bro First time ever watching your video so don’t hate me for saying the obvious thing here guy you need a coach You need to dump the wrist strap release go thumb trigger but a coach will fix your shooting bad habits

[@Joelfrickinjohnson]

Daddy Tim ❤