Dave,
You might want to have a look at Bamabows. I just got a used Exposition Hunter III, and I'm really liking it thus far. Nate's finish is excellent and the bow is smooth drawing, incredibly quiet, fast, and likes heavy hunting arrows. Mine is plain black glass with a bubinga riser, tips, and an ash and bubinga riser overlay. At $499 for a new one, they are a bargain. He's a sponsor here so go up top and pull down to Bamabows and have a look. He also builds Hill style longbows if that's more to your liking. The Expi is a mild reflex/deflex bow. Mine is 60", but you can also get it in 62". For about a hundred bucks more than a Montana, you can have something custom made for you. Otherwise, if you are just wanting to try a longbow, watch the classifieds for a good used bow. Not knocking the Bear at all, and Mike's (Mad Dog) bows are supposed to be great as well. I haven't had the opportunity to shoot one yet.
Ragim bows are made in Italy I believe. That's about all I can tell you about them. Nothing against Italy, but I'll stick with American made bows.