Do the newer Martin Hunters (after 2000)tend to stack past 28"? I've got a 30" DL? Thanks
Nope, they do just fine.
My concern is that the older Howatt models had a reputation for having a higher poundage than was marked on the bow. Has this improved on the newer Hunters?
Yes they can. . . more importantly is they are a production bow- which means that the listed poundage can be +/- 4#. Example: a 45# bow could be anywhere from 41-49#.. Typically they scale on the high side. I have a 45# Hunter that scales about 49# at 28. Most I have heard of scale dead-on. I would plan towards the high side.
All that said- they are a great bow.
Dan in KS
Both my son and I have recent (post 2000) Martin Hunters. We both find that they are a smooth drawing bow. I have heard that they can scale high, but even if they do, it is not a big deal. When we recently shot other bows drawing up to #55 then went back and shot our #45 Hunters, we were even more impressed at how smoth they draw.
Thanks for everyones input. I've got a 45# Damon Howatt Hunter and have been thinking about giving the 50# Martin Hunter a try.
I love my Hunters!