Bear Limitless Review: A Youth Bow That Reaches Hunting Weight

25 to 50 lb and 19 to 29 inches, with the accessories already fitted.

Specifications

Specifications above come from Bear Archery's published specifications on the current listing. Treat pricing as approximate, since Amazon pricing moves.

What it does well

• 25 to 50 lb spans the gap between a starter bow and a legal hunting weight in most jurisdictions, so one bow covers the transition.
• 19 to 29 inches of draw length follows an archer through several years of growth.
• It arrives with the peep and nock loop fitted, which are the two jobs a parent otherwise has to take to a shop.
• A Whisker Biscuit is the most forgiving rest for a young archer, because arrows stay captured whatever happens on the draw.
• 265 fps is enough speed for the ranges a youth archer should be shooting at.

Where it falls short

• 50 lb is the ceiling. A growing archer will pass it, and then this becomes a spare bow.
• The Whisker Biscuit contacts the fletching on every shot, which costs a little speed and wears vanes. That is the price of containment.
• Package sights are basic. Fine for learning yardages, limiting later.
• Adjusting draw length on a youth bow needs doing properly and checked as they grow, which is an ongoing job rather than a one-off.
• Hunting weight minimums vary by state and species. A 40 lb setting is legal in some places and not in others, so check with your own wildlife agency.

What owners report

Published owner reviews of the Limitless are dominated by parents, and the recurring theme is that it lasted longer than expected because the draw weight range reaches genuine hunting poundage. Owners consistently note the value of the bow arriving set up, with the peep and loop already fitted, since that removes the trip to a shop that a bare bow requires. Complaints centre on the sight rather than the bow.

The other consistent point is fit maintenance. A growing archer changes draw length faster than parents expect, and shooting a bow that has become too short encourages a collapsed anchor. Re-measure regularly with our draw length calculator and adjust rather than waiting for a complaint. Similarly, move the draw weight up gradually rather than in one jump, because a young archer pulling too much weight develops habits that take years to unpick.

If the goal is teaching rather than hunting, the alternative worth serious thought is the Genesis, which has zero let-off and no fixed draw stop, so it fits any draw length without adjustment. That is why school programmes standardised on it. Our Genesis versus youth compound package comparison is the direct decision, and the beginner compound bow guide covers what comes after this bow.

Before the first hunt, confirm two things. First, that the arrows match the setup: a 40 lb bow needs a very different spine from a 60 lb bow, and our arrow spine calculator will tell you what to order. Second, that the draw weight is both legal and ethical for the species being hunted, which is a question for your state wildlife agency rather than for a chart.

Who it suits

• Young archers and smaller-framed adults who intend to hunt.
• Families who want one bow that lasts through several growth stages.
• Anyone who wants a package that shoots correctly the day it arrives.

Who should skip it

• Beginners still learning form, who are better served by a Genesis.
• Larger teenagers who will pass 50 lb quickly.
• Adults wanting a hunting bow, who should look at the Cruzer G4 or the Dragon X8.

Alternatives worth considering

Keep reading

• Genesis vs a youth compound package
• Best compound bows for beginners
• Draw length calculator
• Arrow spine calculator
• Bear Cruzer G4 review

This review draws on published specifications, manufacturer figures and the consensus of verified owner reviews. We have not tested this product ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.