Anyone shot the Barta Bow? Thoughts?

Faith In Flight · February 09, 2007, 03:21:00 PM

Anyone shot this bow? I like the looks, and the price.

Incognito · February 09, 2007, 04:47:00 PM

Who makes the Barta bow? The Martin Bamboo Viper and the Barta bow sure look alot alike in the 3 Rivers catalog.

daveycrockett · February 09, 2007, 05:28:00 PM

MARTIN MADE A 64" BOW CALLED THE BUSHMASTER, THEN THEY CHANGED IT TO BLACK GLASS AND GRAY RISER AND CALLED IT THE SHADOW I BELIEVE. THE BARTA BOW IS BEING BUILT BY MARTIN AND LOOKS JUST LIKE THE SHADOW THEY USED TO BUILD, IF I GOT THE NAME( SHADOW) RIGHT.

grizz · February 09, 2007, 09:20:00 PM

You might take a look at the "Gray Ghost" at www.grizzlybows.com

shootrmn · February 10, 2007, 01:07:00 PM

I own the 6th Barta Bow ever sold. It is fast for a long bow, smooth to draw and an overall joy to shoot. currently it is my go to bow and I have a whole rack full. It is pleasing to the eye but not so shiney that you don't want to drag it thru the woods. I can't wait for spring turkey season to get back out there with my Barta.

Clint B. · February 18, 2007, 12:25:00 AM

Barta Bow design looks identical to the old Martin Bushmaster. I've shot the Bushmaster & it's a great bow. The Martin Bamboo Viper is a totally different design. It's designed like the Martin Vision, only 2" shorter in length. The Bamboo Viper's limbs are backed with with carbon, clear glass on belly & bamboo laminations. The Barta Bow limbs are black fiberglass over maple lams.

bayoulongbowman · February 18, 2007, 07:58:00 AM

Looks like 3 rivers to me!!!!! all the way...

Big'n · February 20, 2007, 06:42:00 PM

I shot the Barta Bow at 3Rivers about a month ago. It shot really nice. It was as fast as the THawk but not nearly as smooth. Accuracy was great. For the money....Not a bad buy. I like my Black Widow PLII better but I've got a lot more money in it. I still wouldn't be one bit afraid to buy a Barta Bow!!