X-200 Recurve Bow
A Martin/Damon Howatt Classic Recurve

One of the great things about traditional archery is that it can be kept simple with an elegance that can never be achieved by any compound bow. This is undoubtedly the best explanation for the resurgence of traditional archery in the past few years and the primary reason that many accomplished bowhunters are hanging up their compounds and returning to the basics. Those of us who appreciate the delight in shooting arrows accurately without the benefit of sights, fancy rests or anything but primal instinct will truly appreciate the Martin X-200.

A Free-Range Recurve!

If you are in the market for a value-priced traditional recurve bow with the made-in-America quality that Martin Archery has represented for over 50 years, the X-200 might be the bow for you. With an AMO length of 60 inches, the X-200 is ideally suited for 3D and field archery and for serious bowhunters who like to keep things simple. The longer limb length means the draw will be smooth all the way back to your anchor point without a trace of the stacking prevalent in shorter bows. And the limb tips are reinforced so you can use bow strings made of any of the low-stretch bowstring material, or stick with Dacron--your choice. The generous brace height of the X-200 makes it a very easy and forgiving bow to shoot, which means that it is a very good choice for anyone wanting to get started in traditional archery with a high-quality bow that won't empty the bank account.