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Title: Martin ML-18 bushmaster longbow
Post by: thomas3 on November 13, 2007, 11:18:00 PM
Hi, just purchased a Martin bushmaster 60# @28". I was wondering if this bow will accept fast flight strings? I will most likely just use B-50 dacron string but was wondering if it was rated for a ff string . Thanks, Thomas
Title: Re: Martin ML-18 bushmaster longbow
Post by: Gil on November 14, 2007, 01:29:00 AM
It can handle the fast flight. I have had my bushmaster,45#@28" for 10 years and have always used fast flight on it.
Gil
Title: Re: Martin ML-18 bushmaster longbow
Post by: TheArc on November 14, 2007, 12:31:00 PM
I have a 55#@28 Custom B I bougyt new in the mid-90's and have always used FF. I believe it is mentioned as being FF compatible on the Martin site. It may be too far back now in their reference section but it was noted when that year was still referenced in the history tab.
Title: Re: Martin ML-18 bushmaster longbow
Post by: DesertDude on November 14, 2007, 01:42:00 PM
I have had about 10 of these.  Just bought another. Just pad the loops to be on the safe side. I have always used FF on them since day 1. One of the best bows tha Martin put out. As per conversation with Martin, it's back with different woods...(Barta Bow)    Mark
Title: Re: Martin ML-18 bushmaster longbow
Post by: beachbowhunter on November 14, 2007, 02:08:00 PM
They are bomb-proof! Wish I had my 60lber back.
Title: Re: Martin ML-18 bushmaster longbow
Post by: thomas3 on November 15, 2007, 06:39:00 PM
Thanks to all. I'll have to see what it has on it , and then decide if I want to go with Dacron or Fast Flight. Again Thank You Thomas