I have been shooting recurves for about 5 years now and was looking to purchase my first longbow. I am currently looking at the Martin L-100 and the Fred Bear Montana. Does any one have experience with either of the bows mentioned? Any input, suggestions, or reconmendations is great appreciated.
Thanks
I have a Montana, a great bow at a good price. I am very happy with it.
Montana is a fine bow.
I have a Montana. It's what got me into traditional. Very nice. I have really enjoyed it, and still shoot it some even though I've got other bows now. It's as good a bet as any for the price.
Just picked up my first a longbow, a Samick/Chiron Outlander, and I'm very pleased with it. Very traditional looking with that D-shape I was looking for, and very little little handshock. You can find them for under $200 US, I believe.
You might also look at one of 7 lakes longbows blanks. If you don't mind doing some sanding, you can have a very good bow for under $250.
check out rmsgear.com they sell new and used bows and havesome very reasonable prices. They are a sponsor here so they must be good
Don't forget to check out MadDog Archery. :thumbsup:
Pick up a used Martin Savannah. Great shooting bow, and you can probably get your money back if you want.
No experience with the Martin, but that Montana is a very good bow for not much money. I second the poster above who recommended the Savannah. It compares well with just about anything out there, IMO.
Check the classifieds and be patient, something will turn up.
Got 2 Montanas,good bows, I like them alot. The savannah is also a great bow. Check out the classifieds and look for a deal. Mahaskas go pretty cheap as well as a few others. For $300 or less, sometimes much less you can get a real nice longbow that will serve you for years.
You guys are great. Good info and fast. I was looking at rmsgear.com and saw a few Spirit long bows I like. Any info, likes/dislikes of the Spirit longbows? Thanks for all the replies.
Don't forget the classified section on this site. You can buy some really nice bows used and save yourself a lot of money. Just a thought.
Check out spirit bow with our new sponsor Rocky Mountain ....Its dang fine bow ..at about 400 range....just looked them over , they shoot good too.....peace
I don't have any experience with long bows but I've been thinking about buying this one from Kustom King:
http://ns1.bowsite.org/acb/showdetl.cfm?&DID=6&Product_ID=1636&CATID=3
Had a Montana last fall. Hated to sell it but had to to fund another bow I wanted. I was very pleased with it and I still have a video clip of me shooting it on youtube.com. I shot very well with it. Here's the link to my video: http://www.youtube.com/user/Ishoot4thriLLs
Doug
Check out www.dryridgearchery.com (http://www.dryridgearchery.com) Tim has two one piece models. The black or brown glass model is only $200 made for you.he also has the exotic wood models at $350
martins have a lot of handshock...jmo, and i shoot HH bows so I think I can tell.
I second the Dry Ridge Archery post! He made me a bow a few months ago. I is my first traditional bow, and he was able to get me into one for $200.
Well last night I bought a Spirit longbow. Cant wait for it to get here. Next will be figuring out a set up. Thanks for all the help. I came in thinking I was going to go with the Montana, but then came across the Spirit. I hope she is a shooter.
Thanks again,
Ray