work horse longbow??

[bmb]

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.?

[mooseman76]

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

[Orion]

You might want to consider a Hill.  Good looking, shoot well and tough as nails.

[L. E. Carroll]

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

[30coupe]

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

[highnoonhunter]

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

[James Wrenn]

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

[elkslayer]

I would rather have a custom used bow than a new store bought bow.

[blueline]

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

[Rick Wiltshire]

www.mohawkbows.com

[bentpole]

HEHHEH Rick beat me to it. Workhorse longbow, bazooka proof finish, quicker, quieter, faster, NO hand shock,and you'll have money left over.

[Paul WA]

For a production bow I'd go with the Martin...PR

[joekeith]

For a workhorse of a bow, you can't nock the Montana.  Nothin' fancy, but nothin' bad.
Never shot the Savanah so can't speak about it.  
  But nothin' wrong with a used bow. I'd go that route.  

[deadpool]

mohawks!

[Jeff Roberts]

Find a use Quillian Bamboo Longhunter. Toughest bow made and will shoot a heavy arrow with the best.

[bmb]

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.

[Ian johnson]

mohawk, on my bows to get list

[ron w]

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.

[bmb]

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

[Ssamac]

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