emrah1028
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So I was looking for a second, low-poundage bow for small game hunting. My idea was to look at entry-level, kids bows and such, as my 60lb. regular hunting bow is a bit much for launching at squirrels (and burying arrow shafts in marsh and grass).
Lo and behold I came across a used 2014 Martin Lithium for sale on AT classifieds. $290 shipped with Schaffer drop-away (well, scissor) rest.
http://www.martinarchery.com/2014/compound/performance/lithium/
Couldn't resists. And man, I love this bow!
Mine has the 50-60lb limbs. Martin says you can turn the limb bolts out 5 turns, and when I do, I'm down to 40lb pull! Perfect for a squirrel slaying rig. Shoots my field points, small game blunts, and DRT Dirt Nap broadheads dead-nuts. Can't argue with a 5lb holding weight at full draw!
Fit and finish is pretty good. Not as good as a top of the line bow, but for $600 new, it's a freaking bargain. When maxed out at 60lb it feels EXACTLY like my Elite Z28 and seems to shoot faster (6.5" brace vs. 8" brace). Super easy to work on too. The limb bolts back all the way out so you can remove the string, cables, cams, etc. without a press.
It's tough to keep this baby at only 40lb and relegate it to being only my small game rig. But I want to kill something big with my Z28 first.
Emrah
Lo and behold I came across a used 2014 Martin Lithium for sale on AT classifieds. $290 shipped with Schaffer drop-away (well, scissor) rest.
http://www.martinarchery.com/2014/compound/performance/lithium/
Couldn't resists. And man, I love this bow!
Mine has the 50-60lb limbs. Martin says you can turn the limb bolts out 5 turns, and when I do, I'm down to 40lb pull! Perfect for a squirrel slaying rig. Shoots my field points, small game blunts, and DRT Dirt Nap broadheads dead-nuts. Can't argue with a 5lb holding weight at full draw!
Fit and finish is pretty good. Not as good as a top of the line bow, but for $600 new, it's a freaking bargain. When maxed out at 60lb it feels EXACTLY like my Elite Z28 and seems to shoot faster (6.5" brace vs. 8" brace). Super easy to work on too. The limb bolts back all the way out so you can remove the string, cables, cams, etc. without a press.
It's tough to keep this baby at only 40lb and relegate it to being only my small game rig. But I want to kill something big with my Z28 first.
Emrah