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Title: savannah or big jim?
Post by: wildgame on January 07, 2010, 01:49:00 PM
im looking at a martin savannah and a big jim longbow both around 50-53 pound range! i was just wondering which one is better for the money and the one you think holds up the best? ive shot both and like them both whats your opinion? thx   :confused:  ps.both 62inch
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: LongStick64 on January 07, 2010, 01:56:00 PM
For the price, how can you beat a Big Jim.
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: wildgame on January 07, 2010, 02:01:00 PM
i was leaning more towards his bows just so i could maybe get different woods but looks aint everything!
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: LongStick64 on January 07, 2010, 02:26:00 PM
I agree but the quality of woods used is better than the Martin.
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 07, 2010, 02:28:00 PM
Which one do you like a tad more?

Otherwise close your eyes and pick one.  I know which one I would want!
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: BWD on January 07, 2010, 02:33:00 PM
Depends on what suits you the best, and only you can determine that. Both are well made bows, but for me, it would be a Buffalo bow from BigJim.
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: pseman on January 07, 2010, 02:34:00 PM
Big Jim!
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Post by: xtrema312 on January 07, 2010, 02:36:00 PM
You have to get what fits you and shoots best for you.  Pick the one you want.  


BJBB  ;)
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: bawana bowman on January 07, 2010, 02:58:00 PM
If you have been shooting long enough to know what best fits you in a bow, then I would go with Big Jim. You can talk with him and have grip made to your style of shooting and hand size. Plus Jim is a really great guy, type of guy you can talk with and feel your talking to an old friend.

Can't get any of this from Martin!
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: moose eye levi on January 07, 2010, 03:06:00 PM
Big Jim  plus its custom not  a production bow
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Post by: rraming on January 07, 2010, 03:53:00 PM
Big Jim - get that website working will ya! Better than my Savannah - I have to see
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: elktalker on January 07, 2010, 05:32:00 PM
Ive never shot a Big Jim, but I can tell you I love my savanah. what a shooter and fast to. I have a MOAB on order  but when I go out to my back yard and shoot 3" groups I wounder why.
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: Arwin on January 07, 2010, 05:34:00 PM
I had a Savannah and it was a screamer!!! Fast and quiet, really liked that bow.
On the flip side I like to support our local bowyers. If big production companies ever decide to end their traditional lines, our custom bow builders will still be around if we keep them in buisness.   :saywhat:
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: BRITTMAN on January 07, 2010, 06:05:00 PM
I say Big Jim also , from what ive seen Big Jims bows are right up there with the top bow makers in looks , service , and performance . I cant think of anyone putting out a nicer bow at any price .

Mike
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: Rufus 25 on January 07, 2010, 06:07:00 PM
Big Jim...
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: Izzy on January 07, 2010, 06:33:00 PM
Big Jim.
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Post by: DannyBows on January 07, 2010, 06:43:00 PM
I just ordered one from Big Jim. I needed a two piece, plus I like being able to talk to a fine Bowyer and get the woods, specs, and fit I want.
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: Kenneth on January 07, 2010, 07:04:00 PM
Big Jim all the way!!  I have one on order with him now.  You can get the woods you want for looks and performance and you can get the grip made to fit you perfectly.  Not to mention Big Jim has some really fair prices that are cheaper than most production bows.
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: blueline on January 07, 2010, 07:17:00 PM
I have shot the Savannah and it is a great shooter, feels good in the hand, looks as durable as any out there.

I think either choice will be a good one.

I prefer a custon Bow though!

enjoy the Journey
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: BigJim on January 08, 2010, 07:06:00 AM
I hate to chime in here and have everybody thinking I have a big head or anything like that. course if I had a little head, I would look kind of funny.lol
Savanah is a nice bow, I had one too early on and have owned dozzens that I have taken in to re-sell.
I have several customers, some local, that used to shoot savanah's that now shoot mine. The feed back I get from them is that mine shoots much quicker and at least as quiet.
I have a pretty good feel on what there handle is like although not all savanah grips are the same (similar).
If you can explain to me what your looking for in a grip, I'll do my best to accomodate. Besides, if you purchase a bow from me, you get a free t-shirt with a picture of my beautiful face on it. haha

B.T.W. I have a temporary page up that has some pictures and a second page with my priceing. Take a look, this may  help you out.

thanks, bigjim
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: turkey522 on January 08, 2010, 07:09:00 AM
Big Jim.
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Post by: Trick on January 08, 2010, 07:25:00 AM
Call big Jim and talk with him.  That will go along way to helping you choose.
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: HATCHCHASER on January 08, 2010, 07:29:00 AM
Savanahs are nice quiet and fast. But if you draw past 29 its not for you. I shot one through a chrono and was real impressed with the speed untill I put It on a scale and saw how much weight it gained from 28"to 30". I'd go with a Big Jim.
Title: Re: savannah or big jim?
Post by: VA Robinhood on January 08, 2010, 07:34:00 AM
You will not go wrong with a bow from Big Jim, I shot a lot of his bows at ATAR last year and they are smooth, fast and quiet.  I will be putting in an order for on soon myself.