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Title: finally, i have made my decision.. it's crazy
Post by: Arkansaslongbow on July 22, 2009, 10:13:00 PM
as you all remember, a while back my wife walked in and gave me a large sum of money{1100.00} and told me to buy my dream bow; at the time,i thought that bow was a black widow; it turned out that it wasn't; since then i have been on a mission to find a bow; i tried and looked at every thing that that was made; i have made my decision;{this is where it gets crazy}

my decision is the bear montana; i already had one and have killed alot of animals with it; after all of the searching, i decided to buy another one, just 5 lbs less draw weight; it's a bear montana 50lb draw @28 inches;

go ahead and laugh{i did} but it trully is a bow that fits me very well and just seems right; i have taken the money that was left over and bought new arrows,broadheads,a new gps,new boots,a new and bigger tent,2 more dutch ovens,a new coat,some long sleeve shirts and socks;

there are other bows that are alot better and alot more elegant, but i am happy with my choice and just wanted to share with all of you; thank you and blessings from above;...  :campfire:
Title: Re: finally, i have made my decision.. it's crazy
Post by: Mo. Huntin on July 22, 2009, 10:22:00 PM
I love my bear montana.  I did have a dream a while back I found a Black widow at a pawn shop and it shot like 30fps faster and was rediculously accurate.  This was just a dream and I was a little upset when I woke up because I got that widow d@#$ cheap.  I like to keep a hunting magazine by the bed and read a story before I go to sleep, I have had some awesome hunts in my sleep over the years.
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Post by: Steve O on July 22, 2009, 10:23:00 PM
Sounds like a good plan to me!  Wish my wife would give ME a large sum of money to buy my dream bow; I've got my eye on another TallTines...
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Post by: Son of Texas on July 22, 2009, 10:24:00 PM
I think that was a great choice for you Congrats!!!   :thumbsup:  I have two Montana's they are Great bows.
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Post by: Toklat1 on July 22, 2009, 10:25:00 PM
I think you made a good choice. You got exactly what you wanted and then some!
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Post by: turkey522 on July 22, 2009, 10:25:00 PM
Seams you put a lot of thought into it.If it's the bow that fits you that's all that matters.Look at all the other goodies you got with it.

Terry
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Post by: KY..Rob on July 22, 2009, 10:26:00 PM
That's all that matters. As long as your happy with the choice, and it sounds like you are  :thumbsup:  

Archery is a very individual sport. And look at all the goodies you got with the money you saved!

I say great choice!! and job well done. Enjoy the new wares and Bow, put em to good use this hunting season.

Rob..
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Post by: tradtusker on July 22, 2009, 10:27:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Toklat1:
I think you made a good choice. You got exactly what you wanted and then some!
yip i agree with that way to go! hope you got your wife a little something too?      :help:    :archer:
Title: Re: finally, i have made my decision.. it's crazy
Post by: NY Yankee on July 22, 2009, 10:34:00 PM
Wouldn't have been my pick but I'm glad you are happy. I always say "Buy what you like and you will be happy with it. Buy what you are told and you will come to hate it." Which one do you think you will shoot better?
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Post by: George D. Stout on July 22, 2009, 10:37:00 PM
A wise man indeed.  I'm shooting a '67 Shakespeare Necedah, and have a '61 Bear Polar in the wings.  It's not the cost of the bow, or fancy woods, or anything else superficial that makes a proper weapon.  It's how that bow works for the shooter.  That Montana is pretty much bomb-proof as well.  Good choice.
Title: Re: finally, i have made my decision.. it's crazy
Post by: Pat B. on July 22, 2009, 10:51:00 PM
Only thing I'd have done differently is give my wife the money left over after I bought the bow. Would have told her to buy something she wanted.
Title: Re: finally, i have made my decision.. it's crazy
Post by: Big Ed on July 22, 2009, 10:53:00 PM
If the shoe fits wear it!!!
Title: Re: finally, i have made my decision.. it's crazy
Post by: Pat B on July 22, 2009, 10:54:00 PM
Pat B.   you nailed it!!!
 Barry, The bow you are the most comfortable with is the best choice. That is one thing money can't buy these days!
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Post by: metsastaja on July 22, 2009, 10:57:00 PM
I just got a bear montana. I love it.
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Post by: caleb7mm on July 22, 2009, 11:57:00 PM
AWESOME!! that's great man, you absolutely made the right choice!!
Title: Re: finally, i have made my decision.. it's crazy
Post by: BowHuntingFool on July 23, 2009, 12:16:00 AM
Awesome, nothing crazy about it at all. Some folks spend a lot of money to find a bow they can shoot really well and never find it. I love my Montana as well, a real shooter in my hands. Thought about selling it now that I have a few bows but I just can't, shoots to well for me! Like George said, its BOMB PROOF! Congrats!
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Post by: Robertfishes on July 23, 2009, 12:19:00 AM
congrats on the bow and the Wife!!
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Post by: unclewhit on July 23, 2009, 03:21:00 AM
Yep, that was money spent VERY wisely.
Kudos to ya. Enjoy all of your new gear.
Title: Re: finally, i have made my decision.. it's crazy
Post by: Rob DiStefano on July 23, 2009, 05:49:00 AM
ain't never about the bow - it's all about the bowhunter.  

besides, the arrow is THE most critical item of all archery tackle.

enjoy yer fine montana!     :thumbsup:
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Post by: James Wrenn on July 23, 2009, 06:02:00 AM
I consider it a smart move as well.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Apex Predator on July 23, 2009, 06:42:00 AM
Good on ya man!
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Post by: 4runr on July 23, 2009, 07:23:00 AM
That's money wisely spent in my book.

wishourgovmntcouldbesosmart
Title: Re: finally, i have made my decision.. it's crazy
Post by: stickbow2442 on July 23, 2009, 07:32:00 AM
I love my montana longbow !
Title: Re: finally, i have made my decision.. it's crazy
Post by: toddster on July 23, 2009, 07:34:00 AM
Well, few years back, I did almost same thing.  Except wife didn't give me the money, wink.  I shot a black widow, a striker, a great northern, tomahawk, etc....     I bought a Bear montana from a guy down on his luck and loved it.  I bowfish and have shot several deer with a shakespeare, which for me is probably the best recurve made.  Then for the money, I bought a Howard Hill "Redman", wow.  It is every bit as good as the Montana, and more forgiving and for a few bucks more well worth it.  Like already said Archery is a very personal sport.  there have been countless animals harvested with a 2nd hand bow.  Price does not always dictate quality.
Title: Re: finally, i have made my decision.. it's crazy
Post by: Jon Stewart on July 23, 2009, 07:47:00 AM
Sounds like a plan.  "If it ain't broke don't fix it."

You did good
Title: Re: finally, i have made my decision.. it's crazy
Post by: frassettor on July 23, 2009, 08:07:00 AM
If your happy thats all that matters! High price tags doesnt nessarly mean better quality
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Post by: Chester Thompson on July 23, 2009, 08:15:00 AM
Congrats on the bow, and all of the additional stuff that you were able to get because of it.
Title: Re: finally, i have made my decision.. it's crazy
Post by: Ybuck on July 23, 2009, 09:47:00 AM
crazy like a fox  :bigsmyl:  
congrats on the Montana  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: finally, i have made my decision.. it's crazy
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on July 23, 2009, 10:52:00 AM
As long as you are happy that is all that matters.Blake
Title: Re: finally, i have made my decision.. it's crazy
Post by: elkken on July 23, 2009, 11:50:00 AM
Thats a very nice wife you have there and I like the way you think. Best of luck to you with your choice of bows ....
Title: Re: finally, i have made my decision.. it's crazy
Post by: razorsharptokill on July 23, 2009, 06:42:00 PM
That is why I started building my own bows. I wanted a nice custom recurve but knew I'd never be able to justify spending a months pay on one.

Now I only shoot my own bows and have some money left over for other hunting needs. I think it was a good choice for you.