Bear Archery introduced three new bows at the 2024 ATA Show with the “Persist” at the head of the class. The Persist launches at an arrow speed of 340 fps and features two draw weight options, 45-60 and 55-70, so this bow has a wide range of applications. Axle-to-axle, it’s just 31 inches long and has adjustable draw lengths of 26-30 inches, so it’s a bow you can grow into or master from the first shot.
Mid-Range Bows-
The MSRP for the Persist is $1249.99, but if you are looking for a mid-range priced bow, consider the New Whitetail MAXX that shoots up to 339 fps and has let-off adjustments from 75% to 90%. MSRP for this bow is $599.99, and the RTH (Ready to Hunt) package is just $100 more. The Alaskan XT has similar features, an axle-to-axle length of 33 inches, and a let-off of 80%. It’s priced at $559.99 and $659.99 in the RTH version.
Ultra-Quiet Release-
I can no longer handle the heavy pull of a hunting bow and was delighted to have my assistant, Zackary help out. He tested each bow, and I photographed as he released. All three Bear models were amazingly quiet. Zackary shoots the Bear brand, so he was very excited to test each one. Normally, he shoots at 60 pounds of draw weight, but when the bows were cranked up to 70 pounds, he could retain his draw and form. We both gave the new Bear line high marks. To see all of what’s new for Bear in 2024, click here.
