what would you pick for an all around workhorse longbow?? a martin savannah or a bear montana. o want a simple and tough bow....the savannah is pretty, which might mean i'd be mad if a banged it up......and the montana is a nice lookin bow but has black glass??
so what would you pick.?
Personally I'd pick up a nice used bow here on the classifieds. I owned a Savannah, very nice bow, but I like longbows with a thinner, wider limb. You could probably find a nice used custom in the same price range and possibly one with black glass if that is your thing (I happen to like colored glass myself, even though I don't own any). Good luck...Mike
You might want to consider a Hill. Good looking, shoot well and tough as nails.
Savanna is a great choice for a production bow [ yes I know they are hand made]. If you can find one used however, I'd look for a Pronghorn. They are not here often on the Classifieds and don't last long just for the reason that they are Great Bows.
just my 2 cents,
Gene
JK Traditions Kanati. They are tough to beat for an all-around bow. They are my go-to bows. You can buy a new one very reasonably.
Jason is now making a Kanati Klassic with black glass and gray actionwood riser for $400 built to your specs.
The regular Kanati is a steal at $480.
They also show up used on the classifieds at times. I bought a couple there, my 51 and my sons 51.
Jason is a great bowyer and a great guy.
JKBows.com
I think I'd go with the Savannah. It's more expensive, but you could find an excellent used one for the price of a new Montana. I've only shot the Montana, not the Savannah, but either of those bows would be very trustworthy bows I figure. Don't worry about the scratches. They'll just be a reminder to you of a great day in the field or at the range!
Now just what's wrong with black glass?? LOL!
hnh
A good used bow for a fair price and you won't be worried about useing it.I like longer bows with some mass so 21st Centurys are my first choice in a work horse bow. jmo
I would rather have a custom used bow than a new store bought bow.
I like to shoot with a high Wrist so I like the Savannah. I like the Montana it is smooth and quiet, I almost bought one but found the Mahaska and picked it up instead.
Enjoy the Search
blueline
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HEHHEH Rick beat me to it. Workhorse longbow, bazooka proof finish, quicker, quieter, faster, NO hand shock,and you'll have money left over.
For a production bow I'd go with the Martin...PR
For a workhorse of a bow, you can't nock the Montana. Nothin' fancy, but nothin' bad. :thumbsup:
Never shot the Savanah so can't speak about it.
But nothin' wrong with a used bow. I'd go that route. :thumbsup:
mohawks!
Find a use Quillian Bamboo Longhunter. Toughest bow made and will shoot a heavy arrow with the best.
ok now you guys have me looking at too many bows again!! :)so far i have found a savannah for around 300bucks and a perfect condition montana for 175bucks?? both 50#. but im lookin at the other used bows too.
mohawk, on my bows to get list
I have 2 Montanas a 50# and 55#,both shoot well. I have shot a few Martins and they are nice bows but like the Bears better. Another choice is a Mahaska. I just got one from the classifieds for less than $200. It is an excellent longbow. If you can look at a used Hill and like the grip {not everyone does] they are nice also and can be found at reasonable prices.
any REAL quality issues with the montana.?? im only asking b/c alot o people say Bear has gone down hill...not what they use to be??? just asking though.
thanks for all opinions
bmb
I've shot both bows. Now I like a smooth bow so I might be a bit slanted. But I shot both, and both were 55# and both over 60" long. I liked the Savannah best since it SEEMED TO ME to have a smoother draw, just about no hand shock, and very accurate. I think the bows are equally accurate, but the smoothness of the Savannah allowed you to have better form. IMHO sc
I've got a 50lb. Montana that I picked up in a trade a couple of years ago. I leave it at my Cabin in the U.P. along with a quiver full of woodies. Whenever the urge hits me to do some stumping, chase some red squirrels or fling some arrows just to watch them fly it's always ready. It's a plain jane, nothing fancy, but very durable bow. I do plan to modify the limb tips and the grip as it feels a little boxy.
Im with 30coupe the Kanati has been the best all around bow for me by far .
Mike
Bob Lee Hunter T/D Long Bow. Great performance, quiet, forgiving, stable and bullet proof.
Mike, after the Buck you took with it this year I can see where it would be a favorite. :biglaugh:
Gene
I would put the Savannah up against just about anything. They are great bows. Nothing wrong with the Montana, but the Savannah is the better bow, IMO. If you can get one for $300.00, I'd jump on it and never look back.
$300 is a good price if it's in good shape. Cabelas is asking about $500 for one.
sam
You can't look at too many bows. YOu can't try too many bows. You might buy too many bows, but that's only if the Mrs catches on. Then you have a problem. Otherwise, you can't but (or have) too many either. Get a Martin and a Bear, and shoot them as the mood catches you
sam
The Savannah is a much better bow than a bear Montana. Better than a lot of customs as well.RC
For me the Montana was a much better shooter in my hands! I bought a 50# Montana and it is a great bow, hits hard, no hand shock and super quiet! When I shot both side by each the Montana shot way quieter with NO hand shock straight out of the box for about half the cost to boot! I just picked up a new to me Whisperstik and plan on keeping the Montana, thats how much I like it!
I am presently shooting a Montana. I am very pleased with it and it is a great shooter. It is a reflex/deflex bow but not quite as radical as some of the others are in a side profile view. Maybe more forgiving because of this? I also like the narrow limbs and limb tips. Anyway, I may be selling mine very soon after I receive my Shrew recurve, which should be any day now. Trust me, you won't be disappointed with the Bear Montana.
I agree with Jeff. I have owned two Bamboo Longhunters. They are tough and perform very well. An excellent workhorse bow. I've dropped mine out of the tree several times and popped the string completely off the bow. I just re-strung it and kept on going. By the way, if anybody has one at 58# or so for sale, please let me know.
I can only speak to what I have shot. It would be an Abbott longbow. Made to your specs for $395 delivered.
I second the Abbott. Between myself and my friends we have had 10 or so. All were good shooters, real purty to look at, tough as nails, and very affordable.
Yew or bamboo limbs are the smoothest shooters.