What can you tell...

[Recurve-Man]

me about the Martin X-200. This is my first post and i've been lurking for awhile. I'm interested in this bow and wanted to get your feed back.

Thanks to all. :darkbeer:

[rraming]

My brother shoots one - I think it is an inexpensive "entry" level bow - get a lower poundage (35lbs) if your new to traditional and go shootin'.

[zillla]

They are a decent entry level bow I have one here that is a loaner, etc.

[trapperDave]

not quite sure why ya would call it an entry level bow? Cant go wrong with a Martin! IMO

[zillla]

not quite sure why ya would call it an entry level bow?

Cause thats what it is..

[Bowsage]

I looked at the Martin 200 but decided on the Rebel 50#. I haven't seen where the 200 has been described as an "entry" level bow nor have I shot one.I"m not sure how entry describes a bow.I think Martin mentioned what I have as good beginners bow,entry bow ,bowfishing or hunting bow.I"m using it for hunting whitetails and turkey. I've been a bowhunter since 1978 and I can say the 2008 Rebel is absolutely sufficient for me. I like the compact 52in. and it shoots a 530 grn. with authority! smooth and quiet! and it was cheaper ! I don't see how you could go wrong with a Martin.

[trapperDave]

Cause thats what it is..


Why is that? Because it dont cost a grand???

[zillla]

Why is that? Because it dont cost a grand???

If you are happy with it I am not gonna argue with ya.. But it is what it is..

[Viper1]

Gents -

Lets calm down a bit. The X-200 IS an entry level bow. (Disclaimer - I've set up and shot several of them from #35 - #55, but have not tried to 2008 model, which claims some differences, including FF capability.) I've found previous versions to be slow for draw weight, a bit shocky and like most of the Damon-Howatt/Martins, comes with a factory installed early stack point (the Hatfield is the one exception - so far). Not a problem if you draw under 28", but can be problematic for longer draw types and there's no consistency as to the point where it starts stacking. Fit and finish have always been "OK" but not stellar.

Given it's current retail price, over $300, IIRC, I'd be hard pressed to recommend it as a first bow, especially where there are enough other bows, both new and vintage that will feel and shoot better and cost a lot less.

Viper1 out.

[J. Wesbrock]

For the money, you can buy a lot better, especially on the used market.

[alanraw]

not quite sure why ya would call it an entry level bow? Cant go wrong with a Martin! IMO

zillla is correct. The Martin X-200 recurve is an entry level bow and has been stated as such in Martin's catalogs and literature regarding their traditional line.

[Farley]

It has been marketed as such and from experience, it is. They are nice enough bows but nothing extra has been put into them. I draw a little over 28" and found the one I shot to stack before anchor (maybe 27"). I'd say rather expensive for entry level.