If you had to buy a bow from bass pro...

[DaveKS]

Which trad bow would it be

Im thinking about getting something like a Martin Serengeti.

Anyone have any other suggestions

[sgrogg]

The Serengeti is a nice bow.  I can't think of anything Bass Pro sells that's better.

[Shawn Leonard]

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

[Shawn Leonard]

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

[Otto]

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.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Originally posted by Otto:
Man, with all the great used bows out there for sale

I Agree, I have a used Shrew and I love it.

[Golden Hawk]

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.

[Ian johnson]

you can get a real nice custom for the price of one of the ones at BP

[dachba]

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

[DaveKS]

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

[Shovelbuck]

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?

[pseman]

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.

[geno]

Originally posted by DaveKS:
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..

[insttech1]

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...

[bear1336]

I would go with a RER or one of the bows in classified here.

[DesertDude]

I'll bite my tounge on this one.........It's monday morning.........

[doctorbrady]

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.

[DesertDude]

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

[VinnieB]

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

[bmfer]

I own a Savannah and like it alot. Come to mention it, I think there's one for sale in the classifieds.