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Old 02-21-2005 | 12:41 AM
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Hi all I'm new to the board, switched this year from 15 years of Compound bows to
a recurve. Looking forward to the challenge for deer/Elk here in Washington state.
I'm set up with a 55# Martin Dreamcatcher recurve. ANy thoughts on this bow?
I bought a half dozen "gold Tip" carbon arrows (5575) My buddy lent me a half dozen ceder
shafts. The wood arrows shoot much better, so I think I'll work with them for a while.
Does 125 grn field tips sound about right?

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Old 02-21-2005 | 08:43 AM
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Welcome on your first post to the forum!

When i made the switch i used to shoot a Martin\Hunter 55#, and i liked the cedar shafts, tipped with 125gr, i now shoot a long bow. Also your Dream Catcher is a 55#, is right where i like to be for big game. On broadheads there is alot of availability out there, the zwickey or bear broadheads is what i favor, Good Luck and Good Shooting...
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Old 02-21-2005 | 10:47 AM
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Thank You Robinhood for your input. One of the first things I have had to be "schooled" in
in the weight of the points. Seems there is a bit more emphsis on more weight than speed
with the recurve. I'm loving it though. This is really nice to not shoot a course and not
worry or have to complain obout the various parts being loose, or a poor shot due to a
bad mecahanical release. Its all me. If I screw up it won't shoot good. This is how
archery was meant to be!!! I do plan to further my collection and look into the longbow.
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Old 02-21-2005 | 07:31 PM
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The Martin Dreamcatcher is a fine recurve. I prefer 125 gr fieldpoints & broadheads for my cedar arrows.
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