The Martin Archery Company is a very highly regarded bow and archery equipment manufacturer. From small beginnings as a family owned business it has grown to become one of the leading manufacturers of quality compound bows in the country. Innovation and new technology ensures the bows that are released each year continue to push the company to the top.

Martin is well known for the quality of its top end hunting bows and this sometimes means that the lesser known releases are forgotten. The company produces a wide range of bows and we highlight a couple in this article.

The Martin Onza III compound bow was released as a bow that has a distinctive looking riser. It looks different due to the exaggerated space on the riser around the grip. This space provides the bow with a stabilizing effect providing a far steadier base from which to shoot. It is a bow that has a large brace height yet it still fires at a healthy 330 plus feet per second. It is a very quiet bow that still packs tremendous power.

Some people prefer to shoot with large bows while others like the maneuverability provided with by a bow with a short frame. The Martin Firehawk is a short framed compound bow that will perfectly suit those bow hunters who need a compact, yet powerful bow. At around 29.5 inches long the Firehawk is an easier bow to control than some of the other longer bows. It still packs plenty of power and it can be found at a very reasonable price.

The temptation may be to gravitate towards the compound bows that have been more recently released but there is still a good reason to seek out these tried and true performers. A bow that can shoot well in excess of 300 feet per second provides you with more than enough stopping power.

(Image courtesy of BoneHeadBowHunting.com)

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