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Title: My new bow-nice
Post by: mooshkat on August 17, 2013, 01:59:00 PM
Picked it up at a pawn shop yesterday, in really nice shape, asking $190.00, got it for $130.00, i am happy man. It says #50@28, feels like at least #5 heavier. String was junk, i made a new one this morning, B-50 flemish, cat whiskers, adjustable nock pt, 8" braceheight, shoots great, hits hard. Has some camo paint on limb tips, anyone know how to get that off without wrecking the finish? (http://i.imgur.com/M9G6Kg9.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/P9L2DZk.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/cdLlD1w.jpg)
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Post by: Wannabe1 on August 17, 2013, 02:01:00 PM
Congrats, good looking bow!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: mooshkat on August 17, 2013, 02:01:00 PM
Can anyone tell me what year its from, and posably the riser wood, any info is greatly appreciated.  Thanks Dave
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Post by: T-Bowhunter on August 17, 2013, 02:38:00 PM
Great looking Bow!
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Post by: grayfeather on August 17, 2013, 02:39:00 PM
great looking bow,great condition
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Post by: skunkhound on August 17, 2013, 02:44:00 PM
I had one just like it. They're great shooters, and good lookin too. I tried finding som info on mine but came up kinda blank. I think they're from the 90's. the serial number indicates the year but its wierd how they do it, and still hard to tell.
 You got a great deal on it, you could easily double your investment if you wanted to.
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Post by: mooshkat on August 18, 2013, 09:37:00 AM
Just took some mineral spirits and fine steel wool and the rest of the camo paint came off, looks much better now.
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Post by: PaulDeadringer on August 18, 2013, 10:04:00 AM
Nice bow. My cousin has a new Hunter, 45@28, and it is smooth. I'm getting my 1st Hunter in 2 weeks, hopefully...
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Post by: mooshkat on August 19, 2013, 06:21:00 PM
Ive been shooting this bow alot last couple days, this will be my hunting bow this season. I bought a new 3 arrow Kwikee Kwiver for it and a used string tracker to try this year, put them both on the bow, loaded the quiver, still shoots great, i am loving this bow. Now i starting to wonder why i pay $700-$1200 for some of my bows.
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Post by: Rob W. on August 19, 2013, 06:24:00 PM
I love mine. Great shooters.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: ishoot4thrills on August 19, 2013, 09:45:00 PM
Great deal on a great bow. Congrats!

I have heard that Martin bows used to write the draw weight on their bows a little lighter than they actually scaled at. This made them shoot a little faster than the competition, which, it seemed, would be the same draw weight, when actually the Martin would be a heavier draw weight than it was claimed to be. That may be why it feels like it's more than 50#?
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Post by: David Mitchell on August 19, 2013, 09:51:00 PM
Every Hunter I ever had was about 5# heavier than marked. They are kinda known for that.  Great deal on a fine bow!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Echo62 on August 19, 2013, 09:57:00 PM
Nice bow! I love mine. Smooth, fast shooters.
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Post by: Stompie on August 20, 2013, 01:38:00 AM
Congrats and enjoy
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Post by: rick7 on August 20, 2013, 08:14:00 AM
had one once, and another bow i should have kept.  they are excellent bows
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Post by: shirikahn on August 20, 2013, 11:03:00 AM
Excellent production recurve right there!  I used to live near a Martin/Howatt pro shop in Alaska and the owner and I had many discussions as to the benefit/weakness of my old K-mag.  I really wanted a hunter or Mamba, but could never justify letting my Bear go to the rack lol.  Grats on an excellent find! I have no doubt it will serve you well
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Post by: mahantango on August 20, 2013, 06:01:00 PM
I have the same bow in 55#. I believe 1981. Great bow!
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Post by: VictoryHunter on August 20, 2013, 06:06:00 PM
The damon-howatt hunters are awesome! Nice find!