Martin Recurves

William Tell Not · April 27, 2009, 07:19:00 PM

Anyone shoot them, or have anything bad to say?

Im thinking of staying from my primitve.

Im looking at the X150 and X200. Cant really see the difference.

I may just with the long bow "stick"

Im a left, and it seems these isnt as much to choose from

thanks for your time

tarponnut · April 27, 2009, 07:27:00 PM

I love my Martin Hatfield takedown.It's my go-to bow. My buddy shoots a Martin Mamba very well.
I've owned several Martins and have yet to find a bad one.

yekrut · April 27, 2009, 07:29:00 PM

I am left, and shoot an x-200. I love it . Shoots great for me, and preforms well. It took me awhile to choose one and the x-200 was it. I am very happy with my choice.

wihill · April 27, 2009, 08:35:00 PM

If I remember correctly, the X150 and the X200 are the same bow, but the X150 is Dacron Only, the X200 is FF compatible.

Martin makes a good bow, but to be honest I think there are better bows availible for the money from many of our sponsers here on the Tradgang.

osiristheclown · April 27, 2009, 08:49:00 PM

The X-150 is advertised as having "European Craftsmanship" or some such. The X-200 is supposed to be made at the Howatt Plant. The X-200 has increased in price a lot recently, for a bit more you can get a Mamba.

Martin makes a great bow, but so do many others. Take a look in the classifieds. You are likely to find a number of quality bows that will meet or exceed your needs.

wollelybugger · April 27, 2009, 10:09:00 PM

I have had some Martin hunters, super diablos, savannah, and have liked all of them. I have talked to some archers who feel the Martin is the best production bow for the money. That was true ten years ago but I am not sure now with all the bows being made. Martin and Bear bows are all good, like chevys and fords used to be.

vermonster13 · April 27, 2009, 10:13:00 PM

For the price of an X-200 you could have Maddog or HolmMade make you a custom to your specs. The Martins are solid bows, but they are getting pricey.

Double Tee · April 27, 2009, 10:41:00 PM

I have a Martin Hunter,a Rebal,and 2 Savannahs. I love them all,wouldn't trade any of them.I also have some old Pearsons. There are lots of good bows out there, try some and see what you like best and fits "you". Also look around and be patient, I got the last Savannah at Gander Mtn. for $300 on sale after X-mas?

mjh · April 27, 2009, 10:58:00 PM

As stated Martins are solid quality production bows. Had and used a Hunter for years and years, finally sold it after I aquired my second Blacktail. If you like the Martin buy it. There are other good bows in the same price range made by custom bowyers that are as good or better.

William Tell Not · April 27, 2009, 11:04:00 PM

Im off to the sponsors pages

thanks guys

Chester Thompson · April 28, 2009, 09:34:00 AM

I love my X-200. It shoots a lot better than I can.

donw · April 28, 2009, 12:03:00 PM

martin hunter or dreamcatcher...amongst the best out there...

William Tell Not · April 28, 2009, 08:26:00 PM

Ive about given up on the Martin.

Ive found a couple of cutom mades that will do the trick.

Now the hard part, got to figure out which one

Jedimaster · April 28, 2009, 08:51:00 PM

You never figure out which "one". You just keep trying them, one or two or three at the time. That's part of the fun. :D

wihill · April 28, 2009, 09:06:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Jedimaster:
You never figure out which "one". You just keep trying them, one or two or three at the time. That's part of the fun. :D

Oh no - don't do that!

They're worse than rabbits, they just multiply all over the place!

dad · April 28, 2009, 10:32:00 PM

I will give you a word of caution on the X200. On the X200 if its the plywood looking one its FF compatable [I believe that its 2008 models and newer]. If its the one that looks like wood or maple its not FF compatable [ prior to 2008]. Also, have you shot the Bear Grizzly for comparison and the Grizzlys are not ff compatable?

Doug in MI · April 28, 2009, 11:03:00 PM

If you dont mind a metal riser I see Martin has a new take down recurve called the Jaguar for $140. I thought it was a real reasonable price.

Shooty1 · April 29, 2009, 12:00:00 AM

Longer is better. Get a nice used Hunter for cheap.

SpikeMaster · April 29, 2009, 07:50:00 AM

If you want a longbow, go to one of the Tradgang sponsers, Mohawk longbows. Much cheaper than Martin, better made, and you can order it custom made and have it in about 6-7 weeks.

dirtguy · April 29, 2009, 11:53:00 AM

I'm new Trad hunter as well. I picked up a very lightly used Martin Hunter here from a fellow trad ganger. I love that bow. You might want to get a used bow to have something to practice and hunt with. It will give you some time to try other bows like those customs.

A good used bow, be it a Martin, a Bear or any other respected brand, can be had for a very nice price.