I also recently purchased the Rampage XT and I am very happy with it. I did not try any martin bows, so I can't give you any kind of comparison. I have owned a martin bow in the past and was happy with it and wouldn't hesitate to buy one. Did you shoot either bow yet? If not shoot them both, and anything else within your price/ spec range. Once I shot the Rampage XT I knew it was for me, but everyone is different. Good luck.