I've had a long bow for about 3 years now and I can consitantly hit a 3 inch area around the bulls eye from15 yards and I have to say longbows qork well. But I havent yet shot a long bow and I hope when I get this one it will work the same way( great shot, acurracy and grace).
Is the X-150 worth the buy? I bought my first compound yesterday, and I didnt exactly know what it was until I got home and researched and found out it was a youth bow... a Little too short for me, And I like the look of traditional recurves, so your input would be greatly appreciated
Great choice, i'm quite impressed with the bow after 2 years of use. I haven't had the chance to hunt with it yet since I'm in a northern climate and theres only a small window at the start of deer season before you have to start wearing a jacket. The arrow rest comes with the bow as a carved in nook which I purchased some felt for to stick on top and allow the arrow to rest gently and glide smoothly on release. You wont regret the purchase, take good care of it and good luck shooting
My x-150 is on the way. Figured it was a x-200 on a budget so I went for it. I'm looking into traditional archery and hunting- are you shooting this one "off the shelf" or do you have an arrow rest on it? I didn't think I saw one on the picture of it. Correct if I'm wrong.
Great Video, thanks for sharing, oh my technical advice is this, "shoot the bow and have fun. Tuning will come, and accuracy will get better, but don't take the fun out of shooting unless you are going to compete in the Olympics or something, then you should get cold blooded analytical about it.
I love the Barry Wensel school of traditional bowhunting, Shoot the Bow and let the arrows fly, or something like that.....peace
It's important to make note of the factors which contribute to your shot performance. In other words don't just go to shoot and expect to get better, you need to analyze every shot and figure out what factors help your consistency. Once you learn those factors (this will take time so make sure not to get frustrated) you can focus in your style to what works for you, from there it's just a matter of maintaining form, lots of practice time, and voila!
@bwags12 exactly the same thing i say when i play pool with my brother. he just keeps taking shots without aiming and a year later he still sucks and doesnt like the game. intellect is dead, people are dumb :D nice bow!
Best suggestion to any beginner is to watch as many videos as possible (tutorials, pro shooters, etc) and to practice as much as possible. Combine those 2 factors with your own style which feels comfortable and you'll notice improvements within just weeks. The key is to put a couple hours aside, bring a bunch of arrows with you, and just shoot and shoot and shoot some more. You'll begin to notice different results from different stances/draw styles etc.
Depends on which you prefer. Some people rather to hold their draw until they feel a sense of "eye aiming at the target", whereas the quick release is more of a "relative aiming" shot. Sort of like how you shoot a ball, the more you do it the more natural and the faster you can do it. The key for the quick release is all in the rise and draw of the bow.Make sure to maintain eye contact with the target and as your raising the bow and pulling back the string you should be able to develope
Depends on which you prefer. Some people rather to hold their draw until they feel a sense of "eye aiming at the target", whereas the quick release is more of a "relative aiming" shot. Sort of like how you shoot a ball, the more you do it the more natural and the faster you can do it. The key for the quick release is all in the rise and draw of the bow.Make sure to maintain eye contact with the target and as your raising the bow and pulling back the string you should be able to develope
Depends on which you prefer. Some people rather to hold their draw until they feel a sense of "eye aiming at the target", whereas the quick release is more of a "relative aiming" shot. Sort of like how you shoot a ball, the more you do it the more natural and the faster you can do it.
@VanillaShoelace I know its been a while since you posted your question but... the reason why you don't hold the bow fully drawn for long is because after a while you get fatigued. Traditional shooting is quick.. when you first begin to draw you only do so about a quarter of the way then when you line up your shot.. you draw back all the way and release within 1-2 seconds of aiming. Form is everything when shooting traditional. Which is why not a lot of people are good at it.
Try to find out exactly what it feels like to use back tension. Im just a 15yr old and was given a 50lb recurve @28(my draw length is 29in) and I thought i'd never get strong enough to shoot consistently. When i learned how to use my traps and back muscles to draw the bow Shooting became very easy in about 2 weeks. I would get home from school and shoot till dark.
i agree with bwags12. i own a pse recurve and shoot it for about thirty minutes a day and it helps with building muscle. No homo, but bwags12 appears to have big arms and if he can shoot all day let him. Only push yourself until it feels uncomfortable, and then a little more to build stronger muscle.
P.S. nolangreen your an idiot! shut up and never give any kind of archery advice ever again, no matter what it is, traditional or modern compounds, just shut up!
ick alluminum arrows, cool bow though, and don't listen to bwags12 the actual rule for traditional shooting is anywhere from 4 to 10 arrows a day because it takes a lot more out of you which makes you start to get weak. when you get weak you get lazy. when you get lazy you get poor technique which can be engrained when you start to get your muscle memory
well some either have it or you don't, might i mention that was my 3rd time shooting, once a week for just a few hours each time. If your retired or enjoy the life of being jobless than certainly shoot all you can, but you need to slowly introduce it into your own specific lifestyle as however is most convenient for yourself. Don't feel you need to start skipping meals once your home from work just to fit the time in, moderation and consistency are vital, but priorities are first.
@bwags12 nice shootin soldier, i make my own arrows from cane with obsidian heads and turkey feathers they shoot just as good as modern ones..what other arrows have u shot?
@bwags12 Well Said : ) btw Awesome bow, I was thinking of getting the same one for when I get started on target shooting. I am going to take lessons/classes to start out and figure out the basics, Any tips to follow?
It's all about practice guys. If you can put in at least 2-4 hours a week than you'll definitely notice a difference each time you pick up the bow. Don't start jumping from 10 to 15 to 20 to 25 to 30 yard shots each week, master your short distances before stepping back and you'll save a lot on arrows and frustration. The more you shoot the more comfortable you'll get with a specific shooting style.
Personally I prefer 2 fingers below and 1 above the string with a cow hide glove, and using the quick release and one second hold for best accuracy and consistency (it's like throwing a baseball, you don't actually aim down a set of sights like a gun, but you glance at your target first, throw the ball using your muscle and mental memory, then glance at your target again to finish). Once you find your style stick with it and you'll continue to improve, the rewarding feeling will follow
For everyone who wants to learn a little more about the Martin x-150, how it handles, and what not, I'll try my best to make and post a review video within the next month. I'm strapped for time atm so be patient one will come. For now I fully recommend the bow; Out of the box it fires smooth, quiet and reliable with some practice. I've fired at least a few hundred arrows out of mine and so far no sign of any wear or tear. I also added a custom cut patch of felt to the rest which I recommend
Hey I bought this bow and im waiting on it to get here. I'm having some trouble determining what arrows I should buy. I was thinking about the "easton legacy 2216". What arrows do you use?
Right now I'm using the Easton XX75 2219 camo's. They shoot well and are extremely strong (when i first started shooting my target was set on a tree, when i missed and hit the trunk there was never any warp to the shaft, a carbon on the other hand would have likely cracked). I'm not sure how crafty you are, but what I started doing was making my own arrows out of wooden doles (pick the straightest ones), bird feathers (you could also use purchased turkey feathers), and a field point cap
thanks, it's my first recurve but so far i've got absolutely no complaints, a great bow. my draw length is 26 1/2 and im shooting 29 inch arrows. I need that little extra for broadhead room once the deer season swings around. I take it your an archer yourself??
yup. I have been Shooting bows practically my whole life (i'm only 16) I have been tagging along with our hunting group for around 11 years, and hunting for 5. Right now I have a longbow that a local bowyer made. I hunt with a martin jaguar compound. Set at about 60# I have harvested a deer with it and a few small game. Can't wait to get an elk though! I think after this season I am going to switch to hunting with a recurve. Martin hunter probably. I am going to subscribe to your vids!
well thank you, i've been very pleased with it's performance so far, and it's incredibly light. the camera is a sony cybershot, a very handy little digital. It's lasted me about 4 years now through everything, and for something meant for pictures, the video mode isn't too bad either.
would you recomend this bow for a novice recurve shooter?
Ray42111 11 hours ago
Are you an instinctive shooter?
OxygenWalrus 1 month ago
Nice shooting
Bobatian6 1 month ago
I've had a long bow for about 3 years now and I can consitantly hit a 3 inch area around the bulls eye from15 yards and I have to say longbows qork well. But I havent yet shot a long bow and I hope when I get this one it will work the same way( great shot, acurracy and grace).
4muck 3 months ago
Is the X-150 worth the buy? I bought my first compound yesterday, and I didnt exactly know what it was until I got home and researched and found out it was a youth bow... a Little too short for me, And I like the look of traditional recurves, so your input would be greatly appreciated
GreenCodo 3 months ago
Great choice, i'm quite impressed with the bow after 2 years of use. I haven't had the chance to hunt with it yet since I'm in a northern climate and theres only a small window at the start of deer season before you have to start wearing a jacket. The arrow rest comes with the bow as a carved in nook which I purchased some felt for to stick on top and allow the arrow to rest gently and glide smoothly on release. You wont regret the purchase, take good care of it and good luck shooting
bwags12 7 months ago
My x-150 is on the way. Figured it was a x-200 on a budget so I went for it. I'm looking into traditional archery and hunting- are you shooting this one "off the shelf" or do you have an arrow rest on it? I didn't think I saw one on the picture of it. Correct if I'm wrong.
Thanks!
lowfiwhiteguy 7 months ago
Great Video, thanks for sharing, oh my technical advice is this, "shoot the bow and have fun. Tuning will come, and accuracy will get better, but don't take the fun out of shooting unless you are going to compete in the Olympics or something, then you should get cold blooded analytical about it.
I love the Barry Wensel school of traditional bowhunting, Shoot the Bow and let the arrows fly, or something like that.....peace
dmasterpeace 9 months ago
It's important to make note of the factors which contribute to your shot performance. In other words don't just go to shoot and expect to get better, you need to analyze every shot and figure out what factors help your consistency. Once you learn those factors (this will take time so make sure not to get frustrated) you can focus in your style to what works for you, from there it's just a matter of maintaining form, lots of practice time, and voila!
bwags12 10 months ago
@bwags12 Hey thats true what imagine is a beam of light off the tip with a slight dip at the end to account for drop
4muck 3 months ago
@bwags12 exactly the same thing i say when i play pool with my brother. he just keeps taking shots without aiming and a year later he still sucks and doesnt like the game. intellect is dead, people are dumb :D nice bow!
obezana 1 month ago
Best suggestion to any beginner is to watch as many videos as possible (tutorials, pro shooters, etc) and to practice as much as possible. Combine those 2 factors with your own style which feels comfortable and you'll notice improvements within just weeks. The key is to put a couple hours aside, bring a bunch of arrows with you, and just shoot and shoot and shoot some more. You'll begin to notice different results from different stances/draw styles etc.
bwags12 10 months ago
wish I was physically able to pull 55... sadly I can't pull 45 yet. Computer junkies need to start lower :P
heathovc 1 year ago
Depends on which you prefer. Some people rather to hold their draw until they feel a sense of "eye aiming at the target", whereas the quick release is more of a "relative aiming" shot. Sort of like how you shoot a ball, the more you do it the more natural and the faster you can do it. The key for the quick release is all in the rise and draw of the bow.Make sure to maintain eye contact with the target and as your raising the bow and pulling back the string you should be able to develope
bwags12 1 year ago
Depends on which you prefer. Some people rather to hold their draw until they feel a sense of "eye aiming at the target", whereas the quick release is more of a "relative aiming" shot. Sort of like how you shoot a ball, the more you do it the more natural and the faster you can do it. The key for the quick release is all in the rise and draw of the bow.Make sure to maintain eye contact with the target and as your raising the bow and pulling back the string you should be able to develope
bwags12 1 year ago
Depends on which you prefer. Some people rather to hold their draw until they feel a sense of "eye aiming at the target", whereas the quick release is more of a "relative aiming" shot. Sort of like how you shoot a ball, the more you do it the more natural and the faster you can do it.
bwags12 1 year ago
Why do you only hold the bow fully drawn for a split second? is it bad to hold the bow at full draw for longer?
VanillaShoelace 1 year ago
@VanillaShoelace I know its been a while since you posted your question but... the reason why you don't hold the bow fully drawn for long is because after a while you get fatigued. Traditional shooting is quick.. when you first begin to draw you only do so about a quarter of the way then when you line up your shot.. you draw back all the way and release within 1-2 seconds of aiming. Form is everything when shooting traditional. Which is why not a lot of people are good at it.
NYPDCadet 11 months ago
a what kind of arrows do you use?
would you write it punctually?
gabornagy25 1 year ago
good idea with the chair, i dont know why i didnt think of that
antz733 1 year ago
alright show-off, are those good for lefties as well?
MichaelkSimmons 1 year ago
Try to find out exactly what it feels like to use back tension. Im just a 15yr old and was given a 50lb recurve @28(my draw length is 29in) and I thought i'd never get strong enough to shoot consistently. When i learned how to use my traps and back muscles to draw the bow Shooting became very easy in about 2 weeks. I would get home from school and shoot till dark.
circa326 1 year ago
i agree with bwags12. i own a pse recurve and shoot it for about thirty minutes a day and it helps with building muscle. No homo, but bwags12 appears to have big arms and if he can shoot all day let him. Only push yourself until it feels uncomfortable, and then a little more to build stronger muscle.
P.S. nolangreen your an idiot! shut up and never give any kind of archery advice ever again, no matter what it is, traditional or modern compounds, just shut up!
hellokitty3897 1 year ago
ick alluminum arrows, cool bow though, and don't listen to bwags12 the actual rule for traditional shooting is anywhere from 4 to 10 arrows a day because it takes a lot more out of you which makes you start to get weak. when you get weak you get lazy. when you get lazy you get poor technique which can be engrained when you start to get your muscle memory
nolangreen 1 year ago
well some either have it or you don't, might i mention that was my 3rd time shooting, once a week for just a few hours each time. If your retired or enjoy the life of being jobless than certainly shoot all you can, but you need to slowly introduce it into your own specific lifestyle as however is most convenient for yourself. Don't feel you need to start skipping meals once your home from work just to fit the time in, moderation and consistency are vital, but priorities are first.
bwags12 1 year ago
@bwags12 Make another video damnit ! ha
CONNORWIESELER2014 1 year ago
@bwags12 nice shootin soldier, i make my own arrows from cane with obsidian heads and turkey feathers they shoot just as good as modern ones..what other arrows have u shot?
5tonyvvvv 1 year ago
@bwags12 Well Said : ) btw Awesome bow, I was thinking of getting the same one for when I get started on target shooting. I am going to take lessons/classes to start out and figure out the basics, Any tips to follow?
GreenCodo 10 months ago
Heh man nice shootin just wondering what type of arrows are u useing? And are u useing vanes or feathers?
MrKrazykeegs 1 year ago
Hey man good shootin.. Just wondering what type of arrows are u useing? And do u have feather flechings it vanes?
MrKrazykeegs 1 year ago
the X-150 is a beautiful bow. I love just about any bow off martins traditional line. the X-200 is my personal baby.
ianj1828 1 year ago
Verry nice!
Keep it up : )
wilsbow 2 years ago
Your really good ,carnt wait till I'm as good as you,more practice!!!!
Coolstevnar 2 years ago
It's all about practice guys. If you can put in at least 2-4 hours a week than you'll definitely notice a difference each time you pick up the bow. Don't start jumping from 10 to 15 to 20 to 25 to 30 yard shots each week, master your short distances before stepping back and you'll save a lot on arrows and frustration. The more you shoot the more comfortable you'll get with a specific shooting style.
bwags12 2 years ago
Personally I prefer 2 fingers below and 1 above the string with a cow hide glove, and using the quick release and one second hold for best accuracy and consistency (it's like throwing a baseball, you don't actually aim down a set of sights like a gun, but you glance at your target first, throw the ball using your muscle and mental memory, then glance at your target again to finish). Once you find your style stick with it and you'll continue to improve, the rewarding feeling will follow
bwags12 2 years ago
id recommend no less than 50 pounds for boar. if it was me id go with 55 pounds.
archeryguru13 2 years ago
wat pound do u reccomend for turkeys/wild boar? i certainly don't wanna get an underkill on a hog
TitWarlord 2 years ago
good god, 10 yards away, the stump is a dead man!'
willfullyobscure 2 years ago
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CONNORWIESELER2014 2 years ago
i have a martin hunter 60# i love it
Jakoby55 2 years ago
I just ordered this bow =)
flintrocks 2 years ago
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CONNORWIESELER2014 2 years ago
what is that you use for a target?
SupermanorNot 2 years ago
For everyone who wants to learn a little more about the Martin x-150, how it handles, and what not, I'll try my best to make and post a review video within the next month. I'm strapped for time atm so be patient one will come. For now I fully recommend the bow; Out of the box it fires smooth, quiet and reliable with some practice. I've fired at least a few hundred arrows out of mine and so far no sign of any wear or tear. I also added a custom cut patch of felt to the rest which I recommend
bwags12 2 years ago
Nice shooting awsome bow
CONNORWIESELER2014 2 years ago
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CONNORWIESELER2014 2 years ago
Hey I bought this bow and im waiting on it to get here. I'm having some trouble determining what arrows I should buy. I was thinking about the "easton legacy 2216". What arrows do you use?
davidandjonathan 2 years ago
Right now I'm using the Easton XX75 2219 camo's. They shoot well and are extremely strong (when i first started shooting my target was set on a tree, when i missed and hit the trunk there was never any warp to the shaft, a carbon on the other hand would have likely cracked). I'm not sure how crafty you are, but what I started doing was making my own arrows out of wooden doles (pick the straightest ones), bird feathers (you could also use purchased turkey feathers), and a field point cap
bwags12 2 years ago
What is your draw length? Nice shooting, and I love the martin line.
03Ranger4x2 2 years ago
thanks, it's my first recurve but so far i've got absolutely no complaints, a great bow. my draw length is 26 1/2 and im shooting 29 inch arrows. I need that little extra for broadhead room once the deer season swings around. I take it your an archer yourself??
bwags12 2 years ago
yup. I have been Shooting bows practically my whole life (i'm only 16) I have been tagging along with our hunting group for around 11 years, and hunting for 5. Right now I have a longbow that a local bowyer made. I hunt with a martin jaguar compound. Set at about 60# I have harvested a deer with it and a few small game. Can't wait to get an elk though! I think after this season I am going to switch to hunting with a recurve. Martin hunter probably. I am going to subscribe to your vids!
03Ranger4x2 2 years ago
well thank you, i've been very pleased with it's performance so far, and it's incredibly light. the camera is a sony cybershot, a very handy little digital. It's lasted me about 4 years now through everything, and for something meant for pictures, the video mode isn't too bad either.
bwags12 2 years ago
what kind of camera is that?? beautiful picture
very quiet bow, good shooting
scottishFigs 2 years ago