fred bear

[buckeye_hunter]

I was thinking about picking up a Fred Bear Montana longbow, but the recommendations were for 26in and above draw lengths.  My draw length is 25 3/4.  I did shoot one and it was dead on even with low quality mixmatched arrows(all they had available) at about 8 yards.  I though for the price $299 it would be a good buy. Any thoughts on this, I'm no expert.

[AnointedArcher]

Hi miller_cem,
I think the Bear Montana a good bows but if your just getting into it I would try and shoot as many longbows as you can. Then after you get an idea what you really like look under the classifieds on this web page and I bet you can find a good custom bow for sale at about the same price.

[Bowdidley]

My draw is 25" and a montana was my 1st longbow,it did get the job done but im 5'7"and the bow just seemed to long for me, it was 60# @28" I actually checked it on a bow scale @25" and the wt came out @48# it shot ok but it just didnt seem to have much snap at 48#,Two weeks ago I was the trad show in kalamazoo Mi and shot a LaClair Hunter classic long bow it was 52" and 52# @ 28" and even at my 25" draw it was extremly fast and smooth.you might want to look around and shoot some custom bows before you buy.