Damon Howatt bows

[rambo1993]

:confused:  which howatt bow is the better one to go with the martin x-200 or the x-150 which ever one i decide on will be set at 55# and will have trebark camo bowsocks with puff silencers. so which is the better one and i could use all the help i could get.  

[StickBowManMI]

Are you new to Traditional Archery? If so, you might want to consider something in the 40-45lb range at yiour draw length. That way, you can begin shooting without any errors in form. After you have gotten better you can move up to a heavier draw weight. Just something to think about.

[recurvericky]

I have the x200 and really like it. Is this your first traditional bow? If so, I would go with a lighter weight just like Stickbowmanmi said.

[joe skipp]

I would go with the X200 no heavier than 45#. I'm assuming your going to draw 27-28" to start unless your over six foot.

Forget the camo sleeves for now, just get use to shooting the bow properly. Search out some local guys who can offer advice and tips on aiming and shooting style. You will develop your own style after you become more comfortable shooting.

Get your hands on some shooting videos and watch some of the experts and pick up a few pointers. Never overbow yourself...too much weight at the beginning will cause you to develop bad shooting habits. Get a quality glove, armguard and some arrows and keep your shots 10-12 yds to start.

Good luck and Keep the faith...........

[wharvey]

From my experience with Martin bows I doubt you would go wrong with either. Id suggest that if at all possible get your on each of the bows and get the one you like the best.

As the above posters said, unless you have been shooting traditional archery for some time I would pick a lighter draw weight and forget the camo socks. The silencers are fine but not needed while learning.  I'd also not use it for big game hunting until you gain some proficiency with it.  Once you can keep most of your shots inside 6 inches then you are ready to hunt. (At the range you can do the 6 inches.) Enjoy stumping and small game until then.

[rambo1993]

 no this will be my second recurve i have a samick leapord 50# @ 28" and is fairly easy to draw and im only 15. thanks so much guys.  

[rambo1993]

im a very good shot at 15 yds using nap thunder heads and 2117 easton camo hunter shafts that i can shoot with 7-6 inhes.