work horse longbow??

[Rick Butler]

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.

[BRITTMAN]

Im with 30coupe the Kanati has been the best all around bow for me by far .

Mike

[16 gauge]

Bob Lee Hunter T/D Long Bow. Great performance, quiet, forgiving, stable and bullet proof.

[L. E. Carroll]

Mike, after the Buck you took with it this year I can see where it would be a favorite.    
Gene

[SCATTERSHOT]

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.

[Ssamac]

$300 is a good price if it's in good shape. Cabelas is asking about $500 for one.
sam

[Ssamac]

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

[RC]

The Savannah is a much better bow than a bear Montana. Better than a lot of customs as well.RC

[BowHuntingFool]

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!

[ishoot4thrills]

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.

[Sam McMichael]

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.

[Shifting Shadow]

I can only speak to what I have shot. It would be an Abbott longbow. Made to your specs for $395 delivered.

[Red Beastmaster]

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.