Fred Bear Code / Element
 

Has anyone shot either of these bows? If so what did you think about them?

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

not shot myself but i've heard alot of good bang for the buck reviews on the elements.

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

My son and I both tried a Fred Bear Element last week and were pretty favorable impressed. One of the best bows for the money I have ever tried.

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

My friend I hunt with hasthe elementand he loves it. I have not actually shot it, but I was very impressed its super quit and very acurate.It was going to be my next bow.

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

What are people saying about the Instinct?

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

Fast, short, quiet, smooth and virtually no hand shock at all. IMO its a dream come true. It was ranked number 3 out of 7 of the top bows on the market.

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

Well, I have been shooting a recurve for last 10 years, and decided to go back to compound. I shot several high end bows, pricey!! I picked up and shot all three of the code, element, instinct series and they all performed well. Well, I took the bow out this morning first time since purchased the bow, and harvested a nice whitetail. I know I have been shooting a slower bow (recurve), but man was that fast and my god quiet. I blew thru a rib, both lungs and the rib on the other side. And the bow is light, helps when dragging the deer out.

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

Congrats!

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

I have not shot these bows but, have been using a Bear compound for years now and if I was to get a new I would be happy with a new Bear bow. They might be cheaper than alot of bows in price but, with the good luck I have enjoyed I would have no reason to change.

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

Where was the Instinct ranked 3 out of top 7? In a magazine or where? It seems I'm drawn to their line, price-point, etc. But find myself backing away from it when the local bow shops start talking about the Bear line. They're saying cheaper materials and not going to be happy.

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

Fishstix,

Which one did you buy? And why?

I've got a new budget now (quit smoking) and am looking into some bows. Right now I like the Parker Extreme Hunter Mag, and the FB Element. Element is more in my price range.

My local dealer sells both. He personally LOVES Parker bows. But, he really like these new Bears too. He generally offers the higher end Bears, and the lower end Parkers. According to him, the Element is every bit as good as the Parker Ext. Huntr Mag for about $100 less. He can have me ready to shoot an Element for $350 OTD, Parker about $460 OTD.

I looked at a Reflex Highlander, and don't really get all the hype is gets. I like the Element better.

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

I shot a 2006 Code today and a 2007 Truth (the new Fred Bear/Primos bow). They're both pretty darn awesome. My shop is selling the Truth for $550 and the 2006 Code is $450. I think I'm going to buy the Code. I'm really impressed with the both of them.

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

I'm assuming that's bow blank? Or does your bow shop have pretty good packages? I might have to order one through your guy ;)

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

Yes...that's just the bow...not a package.

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

With the bear yes the cost is less but overtime you find yourself not wanting to switch. Also remember the Great Fred Bear wanted everyone to enjoy a bow. So his thought have passed on with the product. Waiting for the truth to be stocked were I live I want one. Have three Bear Bows now a old recurve a Bear Sportsman and a Bear TRX400. Maybe I am a little for the Bear bows.

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

Thanks for the votes of confidence! If I get a chance to shoot the element or instinct and remotely like one, I'll probably buy it! The question now becomes whisker bisquit or drop rest and what type of site to get.

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

I use a drop away on the sportsman and whisker on the trx I like the whisker with carbon arrows. sight I use peep with a tru-glow 4 pin.
If you have a wally world close by look at what they have I have bought some back up equipment. Sights pins etc.

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

right now cabelas has the element on sale for $360 and that comes with a whisker biscuit, sight, and detachable quiver. I'll defenitly be looking to shoot one these when im out bow shopping during christmas break.

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

well guys, i couldnt wait til xmas break to shoot em, and ended up pickin up an Element, and i LOVE it!, its fast, smooth, quiet, and forgiving. I also shot the reflex super slam and another reflex, but i like the Element the best, it was shorter, and seemed like a perfect buy. The shop owner just marked down the '06 bows and i got the bare bow for $300 and it cost me $470 after i got it all decked out. It's a very appealing bow!

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

SWEET!

Keep us (me) informed. I'm looking at them too. ;)

RE: Fred Bear Code / Element
 

i own a fred bear epic extreme and ive had lots of success with it...everyone is into the big names like matthews and hoyt when i've had good success with fred bears line..i am tradin her in though for the instinct i think..i shot the instinct and it shoots very smoothly and has a very reasonable price..the truth by fred bear is out or is going to be out soon too i think..that looks like an awesome bow but spendier..but by all means i would not be affraid to put my trust in a code or an element either..