Bear Archery warranty for bows & crossbows
The short version
Bear Archery doesn't cover everything, but keeps whole crossbow covered to 1 year. That full coverage is the same as most of the 22 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. Some of this coverage only applies if you register the product.
From Bear Archery's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 1 year
- Partial coverageWhole crossbowOnly if you register1 year
Varies by model line
Bear Archery words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- Crossbows (Bear X)Full: None. Partial to 1 year
- Recurve / traditional bowsFull: None. Partial to 1 year
- Compound bowsFull: None. Partial to lifetime
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original owner only and can't be transferred.
- Strings, cables and finish wear, and dry-fire damage, are not covered.
How other brands compare for bows & crossbows
- 1. HHA Sports75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 2. SKB75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 3. Diamond Archery45/100 · Full: None
- 4. PSE Archery45/100 · Full: None
- 5. QAD45/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for bows & crossbows.
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
- Bass Pro ShopsTreestands, blowguns, mouth calls, and reconditioned bows and crossbowsNo returns
- Rural KingMidwest storesFirearms, ammunition, crossbows and compound bowsNo returns
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesFirearms, bows, ammunition, reloading powder and primersNo returns
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for bows & crossbows where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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