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Title: New Pronghorn longbow arrived.
Post by: matt steed on May 13, 2016, 07:25:00 PM
My new Pronghorn longbow arrived. 64 inch 3pc takedown.
Red Elm limbs with curly maple riser. 55#'s @30 inches.      

 (http://i.imgur.com/frZA8DS.jpg)  


He also gave me a handmade arrow and Bowsock. Mr. Herb is a super nice guy to work with. The bow shoots AWSOME.    

 (http://i.imgur.com/ZIOhdR2.jpg)
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Post by: matt steed on May 13, 2016, 07:27:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/WYRz0dQ.jpg)


The red elm is stunning. The pictures just don't do it justice.   (http://i.imgur.com/1jVTiFG.jpg )
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Post by: matt steed on May 13, 2016, 07:29:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/mOCrBz9.jpg)


    (http://i.imgur.com/QF4KEqR.jpg)
Title: Re: New Pronghorn longbow arrived.
Post by: matt steed on May 13, 2016, 07:31:00 PM
Bowsock and handmade signed arrow.

 (http://i.imgur.com/XCp8kYz.jpg)

 (http://i.imgur.com/cE4zTVy.jpg)
Title: Re: New Pronghorn longbow arrived.
Post by: matt steed on May 13, 2016, 07:33:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/gzKpJPJ.jpg)


The dark grey on the red elm should be a great natural camouflage. I been shooting it all day. It shoots Easton 2219 with authority. Whisper quiet.
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Post by: SKITCH on May 13, 2016, 07:37:00 PM
You didn't say it was supposed to get there that quick!  Wow.  Nice bow.  Congrats and enjoy!!      :thumbsup:    :archer2:
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Post by: BWallace10327 on May 13, 2016, 07:44:00 PM
That's a great looking Pronghorn.  Be sure to read the "Care and Feeding of your Pronghorn" on Herb's website; that never ceases to make me chuckle a little.  Mine should be here in a few weeks, can't wait to join the "new pronghorn club".
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Post by: Warden609 on May 13, 2016, 07:52:00 PM
That is sweet! Congrats
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Post by: Matty on May 13, 2016, 07:53:00 PM
Herb is a master of the craft!! Nice one!
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Post by: Blueridge on May 13, 2016, 08:39:00 PM
Nice one! Really like Herbs bows
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Post by: matt steed on May 13, 2016, 08:43:00 PM
When I first called Mr. Herb I was undecisive about the limb core. He stated that he thinks red elm makes the best all around limb. I told him just to make it the way he wanted to. I just told him the specs and I would be using it for hunting. He said that I wouldn't be disappointed. He was correct for sure.
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Post by: Steve Jr on May 13, 2016, 09:26:00 PM
Herb is one of the best!!! Congratulations on a beautiful bow    :thumbsup:
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Post by: mark Willoughby on May 13, 2016, 09:57:00 PM
Man that's a sweet bow
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Post by: Matty on May 13, 2016, 10:19:00 PM
Herb is a master of the craft!! Nice one!
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Post by: matt steed on May 14, 2016, 12:23:00 PM
I want a one piece longbow case that allows the quiver to remain on the bow. Which one do y'all recommend? I looked at Kathy Kelly and Shooting Star. They both look nice.

Do y'all have any suggestions or opinions? Might be something that I am not thinking about.
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Post by: Basinboy on May 15, 2016, 08:38:00 AM
Nice bow Matt!
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Post by: Cootling on May 15, 2016, 09:39:00 AM
Wonderful bows.  I'm sure you will be very happy!
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Post by: Bill Turner on May 15, 2016, 11:12:00 AM
Congrats Matt. A bow to be proud of. "Keep'Um Sharp and Shoot Straight".   :bigsmyl:
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Post by: matt steed on May 15, 2016, 12:26:00 PM
Thanks guys. I am very proud of it. The more I shoot it the more I like it.
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Post by: KyStickbow on May 15, 2016, 03:11:00 PM
Thats a beauty!
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Post by: joe ashton on May 17, 2016, 10:17:00 AM
I love mine
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Post by: matt steed on May 18, 2016, 12:34:00 AM
Joe; which model did you get?
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Post by: matt steed on May 19, 2016, 11:01:00 AM
Why are the pictures so huge? Any suggestions on what I am doing wrong? Thanks.
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Post by: SKITCH on May 19, 2016, 12:55:00 PM
And like magic they are fixed.  I'll tell ya...that Rob guy...he gets things done.    :smileystooges:
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Post by: matt steed on May 19, 2016, 03:02:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/gL28HYw.jpg)


   (http://i.imgur.com/qjDYJWz.jpg)   (http://i.imgur.com/tnfOuCP.jpg)  


A few more.
Title: Re: New Pronghorn longbow arrived.
Post by: matt steed on May 19, 2016, 03:09:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/oFHTd7k.jpg)


Hopefully the next picture I post will be with a giant whitetail.
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Post by: A.S. on May 19, 2016, 05:28:00 PM
Very nice!!
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Post by: allanburden on May 19, 2016, 05:33:00 PM
Such a beautiful bow! Congratulations
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Post by: Terry Lightle on May 19, 2016, 09:30:00 PM
Kathy Kelly.Matt you did really good on the Pronghorn,beautiful bow.
Terry
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Post by: on May 20, 2016, 12:04:00 AM
Great lookin' stick!

Bisch
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Post by: Sam McMichael on May 20, 2016, 10:58:00 AM
Matt, are you coming to the Howard Hill Classic? If so, I hope to take a look at that bow close up. It sure looks nice.
Title: Re: New Pronghorn longbow arrived.
Post by: matt steed on May 20, 2016, 02:01:00 PM
Sam; good to hear from you. Yes the family and I are going to the Howard Hill shoot. You are more than welcome to look and shoot it. We are actually thinking about leaving here on Tuesday.

It shoots as good as it looks. You will like it for sure.
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on May 20, 2016, 02:03:00 PM
Nice bow sir , I have wanted one of those for a long time......

,,,Sam,,,
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Post by: ron w on May 20, 2016, 02:08:00 PM
That's a beauty.........   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Sam McMichael on May 20, 2016, 06:32:00 PM
Matt, Good! I plan to ride over on Thursday, so I expect I will see you early on. I finally got that second Northern Mist Shelton in yew that I talked about wanting. I think you will like it. See you soon.
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Post by: ALDO on May 22, 2016, 08:20:00 AM
Nice looking bow, love the limbs.  Best of Luck to you.
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Post by: HALFCAWKT on June 28, 2016, 09:10:00 PM
I just got an older one piece from a consignment shop.  I believe it is a cocobolo riser with bamboo limbs.  It really zips 2117's out at blistering speed and shot a Robin Hood after having it less than a week.  

It shoots that good, and is positively stunning to look at.  I haven't touched a recurve since picking it up.

Would have posted pics, but couldn't figure out how to load them from my phone.  I hope you enjoy your pronghorn, sir.   :archer2:
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Post by: Hud on July 08, 2016, 02:29:00 AM
Nice surprise, they are sweat shooting, quiet, and deadly accurate.
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Post by: matt steed on December 09, 2016, 10:57:00 PM
Pictures for Steve Jr.


This is my 64 inch. I got a 62 inch should arrive in two weeks.
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Post by: Biathlonman on December 10, 2016, 01:06:00 AM
I got a case at the Kentucky Trad fest, I want to say Rhino maybe, I really like.  I'll check when I get home tomorrow.
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Post by: Crooked Stic on December 10, 2016, 09:03:00 AM
That riser appears to be stabilized and dyed with Cactus juice?
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Post by: Sirius Black on December 10, 2016, 12:11:00 PM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: Steve Jr on December 12, 2016, 08:52:00 PM
Hey Matt I posted on your bow when you originally posted. It sure is a good looking bow!! Definitely a hunter, did you get it with the short handle or Herb's standard handle?
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Post by: CoachBGriff on December 12, 2016, 09:46:00 PM
I like it!

Those are good lookin' bows.

I'm a big fan of another one that is very similar from Colorado, called Black Canyon.

You took all the right pics... thanks for sharing!
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Post by: Bgbowhunter on December 13, 2016, 08:27:00 PM
Beauty Matt. My check is in the mail today. Mine is on order!
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Post by: matt steed on December 13, 2016, 09:28:00 PM
Steve; sorry for the delay I have been out of town on detail. I got the standard length riser.
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Post by: Steve Jr on December 13, 2016, 09:52:00 PM
Thanks Matt, that's a nice looking bow! Herbs Bows are some great shooters.    :thumbsup:  

Steve Jr
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Post by: S.C. Hunter on December 13, 2016, 10:47:00 PM
Sweet Bow! Congrats snd enjoy!
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Post by: highlow on December 14, 2016, 09:20:00 AM
All you guys getting these beautiful new bows make me sick.   :biglaugh: