Bush Bow or Savanah?

[Col HJ]

Okay the wife apparently having grown weary of my fledgling bowyer efforts and has cut me loose to do some shopping. I got down to the short list really easy, either a Great Northern Bush Bow or a Martin Savannah. I draw 28" and looking for 55# or 60#. I am currently shooting a 68", 75# Hill Bow and really like it but want some shorter and lighter draw both for daily practice and the thick East Texas woods where I hunt. Any thoughts or opinions will be greatly appreciated!

[adkarcher]

Can't go wrong with the bushbow, but they are a little more costly than the savannah.

[Jake Fr]

I second the bush bow I have shot both and the gn bushbow for me shot better good luck with a tuff choice

[K. Mogensen]

Love my Savannah. Never shot a bush bow.

[Molson]

If you like the Hill you will probably like the Bushbow.  A 62" would shoot great at 28".

[illianabowhntr67]

I haven't shot a bushbow I have a savannah I like it.

[Bonebuster]

I have never shot the Martin Savannah, but I own a 64" 61@28" Bushbow.

A stable, silent shooter. Very enjoyable to shoot.

I have always been a dyed in the wool recurve guy, and when I bought the Bushbow I expected a much more difficult transition.

No regrets!  

[LongStick64]

Having shot both, the Bush Bow will kick a bit more than a Savannah. When it comes to Great Northern I prefer the Critter Gitter.

[Col HJ]

Well there's certainly no denying the good looks of the Bush Bow....while the Savannah ain't so terrible on the eyes either.I was really hoping someone was gonna have a bad opinion of one or the other. Maybe the crowned shelf of the Savannah will allow easier tuning?

[raideranch]

Savannahs my favorite bow.  They look great, shoot great and hit hard.  I only shoot my Shrew in a small ground blind.  60# Savannah with a SBD string will probably hit as hard as your heavier Hill.

[m midd]

I second the critter gitter. I have 2 CGs and a bushbow..

[kongo]

Take a look at the Martin Bamboo Viper . I think it's superior to the Savanah .

[whitetail_downer100]

Great Northern= Great Bows... however anytime you are looking at expanding your collection of trad bows you need to shoot them and find what fits.  Shoot both and make a decision based on feel.  Either way you will not be making a bad choice just make sure it is the better choice out of the two... for YOU!

[raideranch]

Originally posted by kongo:
Take a look at the Martin Bamboo Viper . I think it's superior to the Savanah .

I’ve had both and can’t say the same.

[portugeejn]

Can't say anything about the Bush Bow, as I have never shot one.  I do like my Savannah however, and can shoot it better than all my other bows.  I like shooting the old Bears more, for nostalgia more than anything else, but the Savannah shoots better.

If at all possible, try them both.  That is the only way I can really tell.

RonP

[Slickhead]

I have a Savannah and I like it
Shoots really hard.
But I doubt you'd go wrong with either choice.

[Breakfast Boy]

Shoot both before you buy, if you can.  But it my personal opinion, the Great Northern is the way to go.

[USAFdad]

My first and only longbow at this time is the Savanha and I can't put it down once it's strung. It's very smooth and quick, averaging 185-190 fps w/500gr carbon(55#@28"). The archery shop owner shot it and fell in love, is going to order one for himself. Good advice above about shoot both if possible before deciding.

[tradshooter]

I've owned a couple of Savannah's and they both shot well and were a pleasure to hunt elk with. I have never shot a Bush Bow but have always heard good things about them. Try them both and then get the one that suits you. Personal preference and you won't go wrong with either, but I'll bet one will feel better than the other and then that's the one for you. Best of luck.

[bigbadjon]

I think both make fine bows. I have several GN as well as Martins. The thing I like about GN is how trim and light they are. That said if you are buying new I would suggest GN. It will cost a bit more but you will be able to personalize it and have the option of having a takedown as well, for a bit more again.