Bear Archery Cruzer G2 Compound Bow Review

The Bear Archery Cruzer G2 is a versatile compound bow that will fit a wide variety of archers. It is a high-quality product designed for all skill levels and ages. A good quality bow can do wonders for your shooting efficiency, and the second bow in the Cruzer line of products promises to do just that.

Does it succeed? How does it perform overall? Our Bear Cruzer G2 review is here to answer those questions. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced archer, hopefully, our experience with the bow helps you decide if it will fit you.

Things to Consider Before Buying a Compound Bow

There are many things you should consider before buying a compound bow. First of all, you need to figure out what purpose you will use it for. Most often you will either use the bow for target practice or for hunting. A compound bow is an excellent option for both of those uses, so you won’t be wrong if you do decide to get the Bear Archery Cruzer G2.

Some experience is required so it would be good to familiarize yourself with archery before spending money on a compound bow. Practice with a cheaper recurve bow first. Compound bows such as the Cruzer G2 are aimed primarily at shooters with at least some knowledge.

Of course, before you buy this product, you need to think about things like the cam setup, the draw length, and draw weight. These are some of the most important factors when choosing a bow.

Bear Cruzer G2 Features & Benefits

Riser and Grip

The Bear Cruzer G2 has an integrated pre-loaded limb configuration. This is a bit different than many other models on the market nowadays. The limbs on this compound bow will not lose their tension even upon the removal of strings and cables.

This feature is good because of the solid feel it provides. Usually, compound bows are crafted in a way that makes them feel flexible. However, the Bear Cruzer G2 will feel more sturdy and stable, while at the same time being light.

The material used for the riser on this bow is aluminum, which further lowers its weight. Combine this with the pre-loaded design, and you get an extremely compact compound bow. The Bear Cruzer G2 specs allow it to be a sturdy bow that manages to maximize its power and control.

The grip on this bow uses the highly beloved bare and slim design. It looks extremely stylish but has an important function as well. The grip prevents torque that sometimes occurs when shooting. This is something many archers will appreciate, we all experienced bow torque messing up our shots from time to time.

Limbs and Cams

The preloaded limb configuration does more for this bow than what we mentioned about the riser and grip. These limbs also prove to be highly helpful with cam lean. This of course means that the accuracy of the Cruzer G2 will be much better than in most other bows.

This compound bow uses a dual cam system. This way, you will be able to perform speedy shots that manage to stay accurate. The limbs come equipped with pivoting limb pockets. These pockets provide better precision, they will increase the control and accuracy of your shots.

This product can shoot at a maximum speed of 315 fps. This should be enough for the majority of shooters, only the most demanding ones will look for something faster. This speed will serve you well on your hunting trips, and the added stability of the extra-long shots is something we wish we could find in other bows.

The Bear Cruzer G2 has a let off set at 70%, which means that even inexperienced archers will be able to manage it at full draw. The bow is extremely easy to hold and shoot thanks to the high-quality cams. Another excellent feature of these cams is their customizability.

Draw Weight and Draw Length

The Bear Cruzer G2 is a highly adjustable bow. One of the things that makes it such is its draw weight. You can adjust it anywhere from 5lbs to 70lbs. This makes this a bow suited for a wide variety of archers. As long as you have minimal experience, you will be able to set up this bow to your liking and shoot it.

You can also set the draw weight without a bow press, which only adds to how user-friendly this product is. This feature will also be useful for more experienced archers. Let’s say you go on a hunting trip when it’s off-peak season, you won’t need a lot of force in your shots. This is when you can freely lower the draw weight.

Lowering it will positively affect the integrity of the bow and lower the chances of injury. We consider this adjustability a good thing because it makes the bow more versatile. And this product achieves it in such a simple way.

Moving on, you can adjust the draw length anywhere between 12 inches and 30 inches. You also have three modules that are already set on certain values, if you don’t feel like playing around with adjusting it yourself. If you do want to try it, you won’t need a bow press. You can simply use an allen wrench and adjust the screws to your desired draw length.

Construction and Accuracy

The Bear Cruzer G2 is made out of aluminum and its limbs are made of EnduraFiber. The aluminum used is sturdy but also flexible, which gives the bow excellent stability. It manages to keep the entire build of the bow’s configuration completely stable. This is a bow whose structure is perfectly balanced in every way.

It truly offers a great combination between the latest achievements in bow technology and high-level craftsmanship. The construction of this bow is done in a way that significantly boosts the accuracy of your shots. This is achieved through the riser and limbs. The bow uses a target-style grip that also helps with the precision.

This compound bow is pretty fast, especially if you take its size and weight into account. It is an extremely light product, weighing in at just 3 lbs. Another thing worth mentioning is the fact that this bow was designed to reduce the noise during shooting. The bow also has vibration reduction, another thing that should make the experience of using it much smoother.

Accessories

Finally, let’s take a look at the accessories included with the Cruzer G2 compound bow. They are usually the high-quality Trophy Ridge accessories, although this can sometimes depend on the seller, so make sure to check when buying.

The bow comes with a whisker biscuit arrow rest, which will keep your arrows steady and in place, and a quiver that can hold five arrows, allowing you to be able to reach them quickly when hunting. Next up you’ll get a pin sight that has four illuminated pins. Each of these can be adjusted to your preference, and will surely improve your accuracy further.

Another accessory that comes with the Cruzer G2 is the sling which will attach the bow to your wrist. While it may seem redundant to some, we’re sure many will make use of it, and we think it’s a good addition.

Next up is the stabilizer, an essential accessory that will help reduce vibration, which will also have a positive impact on the accuracy of your shots. A nock loop is also pre-installed on this compound bow, as well as a peep sight. All in all, these are some of the best accessories included with a compound bow on the market.

Social Proof

Going through the Internet we managed to find many positive user reviews across several different forums and websites. There are many people across the web that seem to share our positive impressions of the Bear Cruzer G2. We made the effort to pick a few testimonials to include here.

Alternatives

If you believe the Bear Cruzer G2 isn’t the right product for you, we have several alternatives.

Diamond Archery Infinite Edge Pro

The first compound bow we’d recommend is the Diamond Archery Infinite Edge Pro. It is a bow that is quite similar to the Cruzer G2 in most specs. It is also extremely adjustable, which makes it versatile, and is good for beginners.

The prices are similar as well, with the Infinite Edge Pro being a little bit cheaper. In the end, choosing between these two bows will greatly depend on personal preference. If for some reason you dislike the Cruzer G2, give this bow a try and you might find that it suits your needs exactly. You can buy this bow, and other types of bow in the Extreme Outfitters Store

Southland Archery Supply SAS Outrage

Next, we have the Southland Archery Supply SAS Outrage, another excellent compound bow. This one is primarily aimed at younger, inexperienced shooters. This is also reflected in its price, which is quite affordable. Quality-wise it’s an inferior product to the Cruzer G2, but not by much.

Seeing as how low the price of the Outrage is, it really does make for a good beginner compound bow. It has a lower speed and less adjustability in draw weight and length as well. Still, all of that shouldn’t be a problem for young archers, especially at this price. The bow’s limbs are made of fiberglass and it can be noisy at times.

Predator Archery Raptor

Our last alternative is the Predator Archery Raptor, a compound bow you can buy with an entire kit. In this kit, you will get everything you need to start shooting seriously. As with the previous bow, the biggest advantage of this product is its affordability. Even bought as a kit, it is extremely affordable.

Naturally, it doesn’t have the versatility of the Cruzer G2. The draw weight of this model ranges from 30lbs to 70lbs and the draw length can only be adjusted from 24.5 inches to 31 inches. This is definitely a budget product aimed at beginners. If you believe our featured product might be too complex for you, you might try this one out.

However, this does not mean that the Predator Archery Raptor is a low-quality bow. Far from it, it is still an excellent product, and you won’t easily find a bow as good as this for this price. There are many other compound bows available but we believe these to be the best alternatives to the Cruzer G2.

Conclusion

Ultimately, the Bear Cruzer G2 is an excellent product for anyone that is passionate about archery. Whether you are a hunter or just into target practice, you will get a great compound bow for a reasonable price. We would primarily recommend this bow to younger archers, although not complete beginners.

Seasoned veterans might opt for a more expensive product, but everyone else will find this compound bow to be capable of fulfilling any role they intend it to. Its main selling point is its adjustability, making it a versatile bow for many purposes.