Martin Hunter for sale

bucksakemmer · #1 10-30-2009, 02:30 PM

I've decided that I like long bows over recurves so I need to sell my Martin Hunter.
Right hand 45# very good condition, bow is two years old and has never been hunted with.
$300.00

Dennis · #2 10-30-2009, 05:31 PM

These are very under rated bows the design has been around for a long time

sawtooth · #3 10-31-2009, 09:38 AM

i second that!!! I have a mamba. just a short martin hunter. I love mine. I WISH I had an extra three benjamins laying around. D.

PAPALAPIN · #4 10-31-2009, 09:53 AM

Dennis is right. The Hunter probably the longest running unchanged designs in recurve bows. Maybe slight modifications over the years, but pretty much consistant.

There has also been many other brands that have copied that design over the years. I still see a lot of similarities between the Hunter and the Jack Howard JET, and everyone knows what I think about the JETS.

I quess Martin figured "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".

Well worth $300.00

Apex Predator · #5 10-31-2009, 02:42 PM

Martin has closed the old Howatt plant as of a day or so ago! They will only offer a few models built overseas from this day forward. No more Hunters, Mambas, Dream Catchers, Hatfields, Savannahs, or many others! A sad time for me.

TNGIRL · #6 11-01-2009, 07:11 AM

Didn't know about the plant closing! someone should jump on this bow....for sure!!! They are excellent bows in every way. One of my close friends was buried with his Hatfield!!!!

timetohunt · #7 11-01-2009, 07:43 AM

How about some pics/

PAPALAPIN · #8 11-01-2009, 08:43 AM

It should be a concerne to all traditional archers when a major player in the games shuts it down. Martin, as an extension of Damon Howatt, is the last of the long time major producers of traditional bows.

sawtooth · #9 11-01-2009, 03:33 PM

I just sold my savannah , too. i regret that.

timetohunt · #10 11-02-2009, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Predator

Martin has closed the old Howatt plant as of a day or so ago! They will only offer a few models built overseas from this day forward. No more Hunters, Mambas, Dream Catchers, Hatfields, Savannahs, or many others! A sad time for me.

I am glad I already got my Savannah, Rebel and Stick bows then.

YankeeRedneck · #11 11-03-2009, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Predator

Martin has closed the old Howatt plant as of a day or so ago! They will only offer a few models built overseas from this day forward. No more Hunters, Mambas, Dream Catchers, Hatfields, Savannahs, or many others! A sad time for me.

Just read on trad gang this was a rumor I hope so.

Apex Predator · #12 11-03-2009, 05:08 AM

I sure hope I gave out bad info. It sure was convincing to me when everyone was talking about it. Good luck selling yours.

YankeeRedneck · #13 11-04-2009, 03:13 AM

Hey Apex, just happen on the story after I read it here on Trad gang. Who knows, I hope it's not true hate to see them stop making tradional bows.

**Jake Allen** · #14 11-04-2009, 09:42 AM

IMO, that is a good price on a fine bow.
I had one that was manufactured in the early '90's.
Quiet for a recurve, nice heavy riser with a deep grip,
good cast and shoots a heavy arrow that hits hard.
Quite handsome too.

3R's wants about twice that price, (with shipping), for a new one.

tradgirl · #15 11-04-2009, 04:44 PM

Damon Howatt Archery has NOT closed it's doors. Martin Archery has decided to put together a brochure of Damon Howatt bows to come out sometime in the near future. My understanding is that the Martin catalog is out, minus the Howatt traditional bows and this is probably what has started this rumor. The 3 remaining traditional bows in the catalog are not Damon Howatt bows, and are not "custom made, one at a time" like the Howatt traditional line.

Elbow · #16 11-04-2009, 05:20 PM

Hey TradGirl! Thanks for clearing that up! I guess you should know since you are up there in WA.
I attached my pics of my old Howatt, that I was lucky to purchase, I am told it's a 1964. It's a 42#, a bit heavy, but I shoot it when I can.
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Tarboo hunter · #17 11-05-2009, 08:21 PM

Wish i had a job.Those martin hunters are sweet.I have one in 55#.It was on sale at sportsmans warehouse for $3oo dollars brand new.Nobody buys traditional around here and they couldn't move it.I couldn't pass that up so I bought it.Shoots great!!! Iprefer long bows but this recurve is so nice I won't let it go.