Martin Archery Jaguar Elite 60" Takedown Recurve Bow

Brand: Martin Archery

Martin has been gluing up bows in the United States since 1951, and the Jaguar Elite is its budget takedown with a grown up riser: cast aluminium and magnesium instead of laminated wood, machined to accept standard ILF limbs. The bow measures 60 inches AMO, weighs about 2.6 pounds, keeps a 7 inch brace height and is catalogued in draw weights from 35 to 50 pounds in five pound steps. Limbs are laminated wood faced with fiberglass, and the grip carries a rubber damping insert that takes the sting out of the shot. Street price usually sits between 150 and 200 dollars, with camo and blackout finishes.

Sensible buy for a hunter who wants a metal riser now and better ILF limbs later, without paying twice for a whole bow. Left and right hand versions exist, though colour choice narrows for lefties. Anyone drawing past 29 inches will feel 60 inches pinch at full draw, and target archers chasing Olympic style tune will outgrow the stock limbs quickly.