Martin Bows???
 

Does anybody have any expierance with this brand? I went to a local pro shop and he raved about the rizers being made of aluminum.I am loyal to hoyt but my bow is getting old and can't afford the new Vtec or Xtec.I am considering the SlayR or a different model.Still not sure.But I would like to hear everyones feedback.Thanx.

RE: Martin Bows???
 

They make some nice bows. Not quite my cup of tea but fine bows none the less. Shoot them a few times. Only you can tell if they fit just right or not. Good luck!

BTW most all bow risers are machined from aluminum:eek:

RE: Martin Bows???
 

I bought a Martin Fury back in January of 97, it has been a very good dependable bow. Its not as quite as I like, and it has a lot of shock but it was desgined for speed at the time. Its still fast by today standards being at 330 IBO. I am sure the Martins of the 05 line up are just as quiet and smooth as most other bows on the market today. Don't quote me or take my word on that, because for one different people can shoot the same bow and you'll get endless results regarding smoothness, hand shock and quitness. If you realy want a Martin, shoot several of their models and I am sure you will find one that you'll like. If you are worried about it being dependable, well don't because Martin makes a excellent bow that will last for years. I think most major brand bow companys have to build a quality dependable product just to say in business and be in the running at the top. If they didn't they couldn't afford to say in business any more, Martin has been around for a long time now, and they have excellent customer service. If you have any other questions feel free to ask away. Good luck

RE: Martin Bows???
 

I bought a RazorX last year. I shot a lot of bows before making that decision. I am happy with it. I agree that you should shoot them and see how they feel to you. Martin has been around a long time and have a good warranty, hoping I'll never need it though. My bow is reallly quite and feels good to shoot. Its very smooth drawing, doesn't even feel like the 70# its supposed to be, but I double checked it on 2 scales. Its that smooth.

RE: Martin Bows???
 

I'm going to buy either a Shadowcat or Cougar this year for hunting. I have to shoot them to decide which.

RE: Martin Bows???
 

I bought a Panther Magnum in '02 and couldn't be happier. It is the quietest bow I've never heard. I get good speed for a 26" gator-arm draw length. Very smooth and quiet with a 33" A-A and 7.25" BH. I love it, and will keep it as a backup if I ever get another bow.

RE: Martin Bows???
 

I own a 5 year old Martin Cougar Mag and a 2 year old Hoyt Protec, cam 1/2. Wanna know which bow goes out hunting with me?? The Martin that cost $200 less and is 3 years older. I'll hunt with that bow until it falls apart. I love that bow!!

RE: Martin Bows???
 

I was at my local pro shop the other day and he got a bow in for a guy and it was a jaguar magnum with the dyna cam and it was a sweet little package short very light, I never got to shoot it so I can't tell ou about the smoothness or hand shock but from what I've been told you would be very happy with it, and the price was very reasonable. the only thing that I didn't like is the silver/crome looking cam and idler wheel. Also i am not sure why but martin made the 2005 model 10fps less than the 2004 model jaguar. went from 310fps to 300fps.

RE: Martin Bows???
 

The last time I was looking for a bow I wanted to find the finest made bow within a reasonable price range that wasn't considered a big name bow. I narrowed it down to Martin and Merlin. I ended up going with the Merlin, but in hindsight I wish I got the Martin. I think they offer a little more in terms of performance and have more of a selection geared toward hunting. I think I would have had better success with the Martin in terms of resale as well. They are both fine bow manufacturers and it will be hard to beat their quality. Like the others said, check out the Martins and see which one you like. Let us know what you decide.

RE: Martin Bows???
 

Although I've owned many brands, in proportion I have owned more Martin bows. Why? I have never had trouble with any Martin bow that I have owned! Never!

Unlike the "Big Three" as I like to call them(Bowtec, Hoyt, and Matthews), Martin has been around much longer........yes, Hoyt is not the old Hoyt from years ago. Although Martin does have a couple of expensive bows they also realize that the average archer/hunter cannot or will not pay $600-$800 for a top shooting bow. In my opinion the "Cougar" line of compound bows is the one of the top shooters for the money.