Question

[GSP]

I've got a question for you string yankers. I've been out of bow hunting for about 10 years now. I got my old Martin Lynx Magnum out last weekend and shoot it some for the first time in about 5 years. The question is, "what's the differance in a 2216 & a 2219 XX75 arrow"?
Is Martin still around? I've not heard anything about them in years.

Actually I had fun shooting again, hope to start doing it some more.

[45 Caliber]

GSP...

As far as your shafts...A 2216 is lighter and has a thinner wall than a 2219. A 2219 is heavier and has a thicker wall than a 2216. This makes the 2219 harder to bend. A 2219 can be to your disadvantage if you shoot a lighter poundage because you won't get the speed as you would with a 2216. I would prefer a 2219 if you shoot over 60 pounds and would stick with the 2216 for lesser poundage. In addition, I have found a bigger shaft like these shoot better with the a full left helical fletching style.

Just my opinion.

45

[GSP]

Thanks 45,
Now I have another question, does a full left helical fletching cause the arrow to fly clock wise or counter-clock wise. Mine have helical fletching, but I don't know if you judge from looking at the nock end or the tip end. Sorry to seem so ignorant, it's been a long time.

]BTW, I can still hit a Skoal can at 20 yards though!!! I was happy.[<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>



Edited by - gsp on 03/22/2002 5:59:20 PM

[Xtreme]

Counter clock I think. I haven't shot helical in years though. I'm glad to hear you can still hit a Skoal can. Just goes to show you haven't lost it!!! Welcome back to the world of the "string yankers'!!!.....Rick.

[Highbow]

I'll try this, Martin is still very much in the business. They still have several shooters around the country my buddy at www.huntersfriend.com is still selling several Martins each year.

[GSP]

Thanks for the info guys. It has been a long time since I've been a bow shooter. I am going to try getting back into it if my back allows it.

Highbow, I went to your buddies site. It don't look like bow prices have gone up that much in the years.

Hey Xtreme, why I was shooting at a Skoal can was because when I was growing up, me and my buddies used to shoot almost every day at Skoal cans for $1 a shot at 20 yards (you miss and someone hits, they get your $1). That will tighten your group up quicker than anything.

Thanks again guys.
Rick. GSP

[KYhunter]

Try Mike's Gun Shop in Frankfort. You will find Martin is alive and well and VERY affordable.