Which trad bow would it be
Im thinking about getting something like a Martin Serengeti.
Anyone have any other suggestions
The Serengeti is a nice bow. I can't think of anything Bass Pro sells that's better.
I would buy Rivers Edge, they have bows in stock and ya get a true custom for roughly the same price and a better performer. They are a sponsor on here. Shawn
If ya really got to buy from Bass Pro, I would but the Martin Savannah. Great performer and easy on the eyes as well. Shawn
Man, with all the great used bows out there for sale, I can't imagine poppin money for what Bass Pro carries. Even if you bought a Martin Savannah, which ain't a bad bow, you can find one in excellent shape for way less coin than BP is gonna get you for.
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Man, with all the great used bows out there for sale
I Agree, I have a used Shrew and I love it.
i'd sure check out the classifieds here first before buying from BP. Lots of great cutom bows on there for not alot of money.
you can get a real nice custom for the price of one of the ones at BP
Martin bows are great, but seem a bit overpriced if you pay retail. I bought a Fedora Jr. Big East off this site when I thought I was going to be buying a Serengetti from the local shop. The Big East is a far better shooter (I've extensively shot the Serengetti which is a good bow...) and better looking. There are numerous exceptional bows for sale on this site for less than a new Serengetti.
I feel like a traitor saying the above, since I'm also a Martin fan, but the truth will out...
Dave in Ft. Collins, CO
I wanted to be able to walk into the store and just pick something up. But the classifieds are starting to look like a pretty good option.
Maybe a couple days wait is worth saving a few hundred
Thanks guys
I'd go with the Savannah. Buy new and get a warranty.
Customs are nice but I have to wonder if they are that great, why are so many for sale?
Don't they carry the new Viper LB from Martin? If so, I really like the way it looks. It's a little pricy, approx.$700 but a sharp looking bow.
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I wanted to be able to walk into the store and just pick something up. But the classifieds are starting to look like a pretty good option.
Maybe a couple days wait is worth saving a few hundred
Thanks guys
You might not save a few hundred compared to what you would spend at bp but you will get a nicer bow. and possibly save a few hundred off of that custom bows price..
I wouldn't...I'd order an RER, chek-mate, brandon stahl (rose oak) or a couple other NEW customs for that price...or get a really high-end used custom instead...
I would go with a RER or one of the bows in classified here.
I'll bite my tounge on this one.........It's monday morning.........
Ditto on buying a used or even new custom. If I had to buy a BPS bow, I would get the Reflex metal riser bow. There is definitely a difference in feel between a good custom bow and a good production bow. Once you've shot a really good custom bow, you will be hard pressed to shoot anything off the shelf again.
The Martin hunter Is a great bow for the $$. Alot of people have owned one. The Reflex is last years Hoyt Tibron & Gamemaster mixed... Either bow will preform well.......As for a Custom Bow, that was not your Question....Mark
i bought my fred bear montana from bass pro cuz it fit my budget. if i could have bought any bow it would have been either the martin savannah or the new bamboo viper
I own a Savannah and like it alot. Come to mention it, I think there's one for sale in the classifieds.
Sorry, I gave you some bad info, no Savannahs this week, there was a 60#er there last week. But there are 3 Visions on there for about 300$ each.
Bret
If your in Ottawa maybe you should get ahold of Mike at the Nocking Point in Winchester He usually has several used bows and He is a great guy to deal with. His phone# is 913-774-7172 you could probably be there in an hour or less from Ottawa. bretto