Martin Dream Catcher or Hunter

[LongStick64]

What would be your choice ? And how well do they perform for you.

[Andy Cooper]

I haven't owned or shot a Dreamcatcher. I have had a 50@28 Hunter for about 14 years and it is, IMO, a very good value. It actually is a few fps faster than my Habu of the same weight. Even at today's prices, you can get three of the Hunters for less than the cost of one Habu. Either way, Martin builds good bows!  

[Stumpkiller]

I bought a Dream Catcher and do not regret it.  Not a great deal of difference in performance but the looks and materials were more appealing to me.

[DesertDude]

Hunter,  Hard to beat..........

[Otto]

I have both.

Ain't squats worth of difference in performance.

The DreamCatcher looks much better than the Hunter.  Hardwood vs. Plywood.

[dirtguy]

I've never shot a dream catcher.  
I have 3 hunters.  They rock.

Otto  - depends on what vintage Hunter you are talking about.

[JRY309]

Both great bows,there is only a 2" difference in length.I haven't shot a Dream Catcher but shot and have a Hunter.A smooth and sweet shooting bow,tough choice.I wouldn't mind getting a Dream Catcher to go along with my Hunter.

[Blackstick]

I’ve never shot a Hunter, but a Martin Dreamcatcher is the prettiest bow I own. It’s not only a shooter, but it also has the best grip of all my recurves. Its only drawback is that the draw weight is a couple of pounds heavier than the 50 marked on the riser.

[buejeger]

I had a dreamcatcher a while back, great bow for the money, nice grip, smooth draw and reasonbly quick. Mine too was a couple or three pounds over the marked weight, have heard other dreamcatcher owners say the same thing, so you might want to take that into consideration when buying.

[mongoose]

I have a dreamcatcher(50#@28). Super bow! smooth draw, fast and a real pleasure to shoot    I have no experience with the hunter  

[Red Beastmaster]

I've had both. You can't go wrong with either one. The Dreamcatcher is a nicer looking bow and had a cleaner shaped riser.

I miss the Dreamcatcher, not the Hunter.

[rick7]

i have had both, the dreamcatcher was a looker but i shot the hunter so much better.   sold both but wish that i had kept the hunter

[bigbadjon]

The new Martin Hunters are made of exotic hardwoords and very beautiful compared to last years. They are both great shooters the main difference being if you have to have clear glass. I like black glass myself and I think the Martin Hunter is the best production bow around.

[Benny Nganabbarru]

My first real bow was a Hunter. I have a soft spot in my heart for them.

[Joshua Long]

I have a Dreamcatcher and shoot it well even though the grip isn't for me.  It is extremely quiet for a recurve especially with a skinny string and cedar arrows.  I have never shot a Hunter.

[gregg dudley]

Never met a Dreamcatcher that I didn't like!  They are sweet shooters and look great.

[GraniteStater]

I shot one of the newer dreamcatchers and it had a considerable ammount of handshock, (which I've never felt with a recurve).  Not sure why it had it, or if it's a factor for you.

I have shot a hunter, and they are hard consistent shooters.

My 2 cents

[Ybuck]

The Dreamcatcher is a smooth drawing, quick, and quiet shooter. She's got it all. Excellent bow.

[bosteldr]

I own and shoot both at 60 lbs draw. The Dreamcatcher is a pretty bow, the Hunter is the workhorse. Both are good bows.  For perforamce (Speed) I choose the Hunter.  For smooth shooting I choose Dreamcatcher.  When I walk out the door to hunt I take the Hunter.

Dave B

[Hatrick]

Dreamcatchers are nice but I'll take the Hunter all day long. I like the older ones...pre plywood. The ones from the 60's and early seventies had some really nice rosewood and for me, a more comfortable grip.