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If you were to choose one of these bows and they were both the exact same price, which would you choose? The Martin Dreamcatcher or the Hunter?
Posts: 89 | From: Mineral Wells, Texas | Registered: Dec 2009
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Dream catcher is a lttle shorter than the hunter and has more working recurve at the end so I would think it would be a little faster. The hunter has been around and made the same for over 40 yrs so they did something right with it. If both are the same price or money not a factor I would choose the Dream Catcher .
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I had a similar decision several years ago. I chose the Hunter. I thought is was a bit smoother and faster, but I have not way to prove that. It simply appealed to me more and fit me better. I would suggest that you choose the one you like the best and do not look back.
-------------------- "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Romans 8:1 (ESV) Posts: 101 | From: LA/Germany | Registered: Aug 2011
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Either. I shoot a Mamba and also have a couple of Rebels. The Martins just seem to fit my hand good.
Posts: 338 | From: New Iberia LA | Registered: Nov 2011
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Dreamcatcher. I have both. But, my favorite of the Martin bows is the Gail Martin classic Takedown. I'd bet the Mamba is faster than Dreamcatcher or the Hunter. But I've never run them through a chrono. (nut)
-------------------- Rich Potter Posts: 384 | From: San Antonio,Tx. | Registered: Jan 2005
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I had a hunter and I still have a mamba. Put it this way, I really regret selling that bow.. Both bows are awesome.. Good luck.
Posts: 62 | From: Edmonton, Alberta | Registered: Jul 2006
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When Martin first introduced the Dreamcatcher I thought that was the best looking production bow out there. Over the years I kind of forgot about them and purchased a Hunter.
What a wonderful bow! I absolutely love shooting my Hunter and would replace it in a minute if something happened to it. I don't think you can go wrong with any Martin bow.
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A buddy of mine had the Hunter and it shot really fast and hit hard. I recently sold my Bear Grizzly because I wanted to upgrade. My only concern with the Hunter is the black limbs. On my Grizzly, it started showing stress lines. It had the black limbs and they were very visible. I know the Hunter is a lot better bow than the Grizzly so I'm thinking that probably won't be an issue. I've never seen the Dreamcatcher other than online but from what I can tell it is a really pretty bow. So I was considering it because according to a lot of the research I've done, it and the Hunter have similar performance.
Posts: 89 | From: Mineral Wells, Texas | Registered: Dec 2009
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Dreamcatcher all day long. It feels smoother when drawn and released. The grip fits me better. Much more appealing appearance in both wood combinations and riser profile (no weird lumps below the grip). The 60" length is just a bit more manueverable. Add a Selway slide on quiver and you have a nice package to take hunting.
I had both and sold both. I only regret selling the Dreamcatcher. It was my "President Bush bow". I bought it with the $300 rebate Bush sent out several years ago.
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Can y'all post some pics of your Dreamcatchers? I can't tell much about what they look like on the websites.
Posts: 89 | From: Mineral Wells, Texas | Registered: Dec 2009
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I love my Dream Catcher.It is by far my favorite bow.Honestly, I like it better than most customs I've been around. It's the one on the right Here's another... Posts: 252 | From: Ohio | Registered: Mar 2009
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Sold my Dreamcatcher a few years back. Sold a couple different Hunters. Boy do I wish I had never sold the Dreamcatcher. Much nicer bow in all respects than the Hunter. The Hunter will stack before the Dreamcatcher also.
-------------------- TGMM Family of the Bow Posts: 627 | From: Nebraska | Registered: Jun 2006
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I forgot to mention, I shot my all time best 3-D score with my Dreamcatcher.
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I shoot a Mamba and also have a couple of Rebels. The Martins just seem to fit my hand good.
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