Bear Archery has stepped into 2026 with one of its most balanced and refined flagship bows to date — the Bear Archery Redeem. Engineered to provide a blend of stability, quiet performance, draw-cycle comfort, and deadly accuracy, the Redeem positions itself as Bear’s premium do-everything hunting bow for hunters who demand reliability without sacrificing shootability.

With a compact frame, forgiving geometry, and dependable speed, the Redeem brings the best of Bear’s design philosophy into a bow built around precision and field confidence.

Let’s dive into the full breakdown.

2026 BEAR REDEEM SPECS

KEY FEATURES & TECHNOLOGY

Compact 30” Axle-to-Axle

The Redeem’s 30-inch ATA strikes a perfect balance between maneuverability and accuracy. In the stand, saddle, or blind, it handles tight spaces smoothly — yet it still holds steady at distance thanks to its longer riser and optimized limb geometry.

Forgiving 6.25" Brace Height

This brace height gives the Redeem a more forgiving shot experience than ultra-short speed bows.It maintains:

• cleaner arrow launch

• reduced torque sensitivity

• better broadhead control

Ideal for bowhunters shooting from awkward angles or elevated platforms.

Up to 340 FPS — Realistic, Huntable Speed

The Redeem isn’t designed to chase unrealistic speed specs. Instead, it hits a solid, balanced 340 FPS IBO, translating to:

• 275–305 FPS in real hunting setups

• excellent penetration with heavier arrows

• stable broadhead flight at distance

It’s the sweet spot between quiet power and controllability.

New-Generation Cam Design

The Redeem uses Bear’s updated EKO-influenced performance cam, offering:

• smoother mid-draw

• firmer, more defined back wall

• higher let-off options for long holds

• micro-adjustable feel without needing mods

The cam tracks more efficiently, reducing noise and vibration while improving tuning response.

Quiet, Vibration-Controlled Shot

Bear spent serious effort refining the vibration signature of this bow:

• New limb dampening system

• More rigid riser cutouts

• Stabilizer-centered balance point

The result is a quiet shot with very little post-release feedback, especially with a 400–500 grain hunting arrow.

Tuning Made Easy

The Redeem is built with Bowhunters in mind — results without complexity:

• Adjustable draw modules

• Flexible let-off settings

• Stable cam alignment

• Predictable paper-tuning behavior

Most shooters will get bullet holes with minimal shimming or yoke manipulation.

SHOOTING EXPERIENCE

Grip

Bear’s grip continues to improve year after year.The Redeem features a slim, flattened grip profile that offers:

• consistent hand placement

• reduced torque

• comfortable feel for a variety of hand sizes

Draw Cycle

The bow’s draw cycle is surprisingly smooth for its speed class.There’s a steady climb, a mild hump near the back end, and then it settles deeply into the valley.

Stability & Hold

With a longer riser and optimized mass distribution, the Redeem holds extremely steady for a 30” ATA bow — making it a great fit for:

• saddle hunters shooting from lean angles

• treestand setups

• western hunters needing longer-range control

Noise Level

You can instantly tell the Redeem is built for the woods.It’s noticeably quieter than past Bear flagships thanks to limb isolation, better riser acoustics, and improved limb pockets.

WHO SHOULD SHOOT THE 2026 BEAR REDEEM?

The Redeem is a nearly perfect match for:

✔ Whitetail hunters✔ Saddle hunters✔ Mobile hunters needing compact rigs✔ Western bowhunters wanting stability in a shorter ATA bow✔ Intermediate to advanced archers wanting a forgiving but fast bow✔ Hunters wanting top-tier performance without the extreme price of carbon flagship bows

FINAL THOUGHTS

The 2026 Bear Archery Redeem is exactly the kind of flagship bow bowhunters expect from Bear — durable, refined, smooth shooting, easy to tune, quiet, and confidently fast.It’s not trying to be the most extreme bow on the market — it’s built to be the most dependable one.

Whether you're deep in a saddle tree setup or stalking mule deer across open terrain, the Redeem offers the accuracy, shootability, and field reliability modern hunters demand.