Trad Gang

I was just wondering how many people out there shoot Herbs bows. I have two myself and love them.

I've owned a one piece. Ended up trading it off in a fit of the stupids, but I wouldn't mind trying a 3pc.

I have a three peice osage bamboo and a ferret recurve

I have three, one three piece and two one piece.
Prarrie Dog

One 60 inch, 59# takedown in house and two takedowns on the way.  One is a 56 inch, 53# and the other is a 60 inch, 50#.  I had a one-piece and traded it after I shot a TD.  I had a 60 inch, 54# TD that I sold after our hunting season to help finance the two new ones.  Great bows and a great guy.

Dave

Is Herb still making the "Ferret" recurve? Checked his web site and it looks like he's building longbows only.

No he is only building longbows now. The ferret is a great bow though I would love to get another one. They are hard to find though. He is a great guy.

I have one Pronghorn Longbow, a single piece model, w/Shedua riser and red elm limbs...62" - 55#. The bow is very fast and quiet, the fit and finish is second to none. Also, my dealings with Herb have been nothing but gracious. Highly recommend his product!

I think I only have 8 Pronghorns at the moment  :bigsmyl:

Rusty

I have a fastflite model , nice bows :0)

Just got a 3 piece off another ganger.  Real happy with it.

I have and HAD Many, I have not found a bow yet that compares,  I have tried many other High end and still have them, but I always find my self going back to the same old Prongy's!

Hey Matt how are you. You coming up next weekend for the shoot?

Let me tell you a quick story about Herb.  More years ago then I can remember I was at Rays Taxidermy looking at a black 80lb recurve that was made by Herb for a special draw hunt,Sheep or moose or something like that painted on the riser.  I was interested in buying the bow so Ray call Herb and told him about my interest.  Herb invited my girlfreind and myself over to his house that night.  We stayed up all night looking at his shooting troghys and his new short RD longbow.  He insisted we stay the night instead of driving all the way back to the hotel in Kaycee, then turn around and drive back to hunt antelope outside of Casper.  The next morning Our host saw us up for breakfast and before we left ask if I would like to shoot his longbow that day  He said he didnot get much time to hunt and I could feild test it and tell him how I liked it.  It was 69 lb, he even gave my a quiver of Bear Metric magnums.  He said the bow liked these arrows.  That day I shoot my first antelope with a bow.  I still have the picture of Herb and what he said was the first harvest with one of his bows. I also bought a cat quiver from him that night .  The quiver has been with me on all of my pack hunts.  I cheerish the goodwill Herb showed that night in Casper.

I broke my longbow the first week of bow season,a bow I had built. My backup bow at the time was a recurve with homemade limbs on a darton compound handle,and 10# more than I usually shoot,so I put an ad for a Pronghorn td,50 to 70#,any length,and any condition. I had shot a Pronghorn years ago and had immediately shot it better than any bow I had ever shot before.

Wyoming Chief responded and gave me a good enough price not to argue. I think he felt sorry for me. The bow came without a string and a list of arrows that he said it liked. I built a fast string,put a nock set on it,grabbed 4 different sizes of al. arrows and went out to shoot. The first arrow was dead center in the spot and the other 3 were grouped around it. I could not believe it. The bow shoots almost any reasonable arrow well, there is no sweet spot for fistmele,and it shoots right where I look. To say I was pleased would be an understatement. Two days later I killed a spike and killed 2 more deer before the end of the season. When I build another bow I`m gonna copy this one as close as I can. Thanks Tom,  Bob

P.S. Are you kinned to Dave in Michigan?

Sounds like a real nice guy. It would be great to see an interview in TBM of him. I havent shot a Pronghorn yet but its at the top of my list of bows I would like to try.

I have a one pc that I love.  One of the most accurate bows in my collections.  My first choice in most of my hunts! :-)  :thumbsup:    :archer:

Sam Fadala interviewed him for TBM back in the 90's. (a real hard to get issue). Herb is the real deal. I started shooting his Pronghorns back in about '92 or 93. I asked him about the Ferrets' and he says the Pronghorn will shoot right with the Ferret and is a stronger design. I have shot both and that Ferret is smooth but I wouldn't trade my Pronghorns.
By the way Rusty, Your hogging the production   ;)
Prarrie Dog

That is an awesome story capt. Herb has told me the same thing about the ferret.I can tell you i would not give mine up though.

I have a three pc. It is the only fiberglass bow I have kept and that I still on occasion shoot (I went to selfbows).

Thanks for the info Parrie Dog. I'll have to see if I have that issue. It would still be nice to see updated interviews on alot of these guys.

I have three with another on order.
Absolutely one of the finest gentlemen you will ever meet and a great bowyer. I can't say enough good things about Herb.
RCL

I would like one more three piece @ about 52#. He really makes a short bow preform.
Spring of '92 is his interview.
Prarrie Dog

We have 3 (wife and I) and I'm in the process of ordering another.  Great bows!

Man, I'm feeling pretty lean.  I only have one  :(

I have a Ferret recurve and I just got my three piece longbow a couple months ago.I like his bows so much,I'm ordering another one.Herb is one of the greatest guys you will ever meet.In my book,his bows are the best also!

I have a 1-piece Pronghorn that Herb made for me 2 years ago. 51 pounds, 62", Bubinga & curley maple riser with red elm limbs.  Light in mass weight, a smooth and quiet bow.  Really like it.

Of the four that I had I settled on two as keepers. Great Bows and Herb is a true Gentleman.

I have shot a Pronghorn and one of his 3-piece T/D longbows, and they are a reflection of the bowyer. Honest and hard working. Herb is one of the industry treasures.

This is good.

I have a 3-pc. 64" 55# Pronghorn longbow and it shoots like a dream.  I've killed some very nice stuff with this 'Green Machine' the past three seasons.  I traded a one-piece Pronghorn straight up for it to John Turner-ID because I wanted to drop down in weight and I needed a take-down for a drop hunt in Alaska.  My old Pronghorn had taken a timber wolf and was my first custom longbow.  I miss the old bow, but I've never been a bow 'collector' and I shoot the lighter bow much better.  Herb's a good guy to work with.

I have never owned a Pronghorn or handled one. Everything about that bow appeals to me. Ever notice there is usually at least one animal killed with a Pronghorn in just about every issue of TBM?

I own two, three piece takedowns.  A 60", 42# with Ash limbs and ash Dymondwood riser.  The other bow is a 62", 53# with red elm limbs and a walnut Dymondwood riser.  Herb builds what I consider is the best longbows you can find.

I have the distinct privilage of being able to set down and talk with Herb annually at the Colorado Bowhunters Association Jamboree in the mountains of Colorado during July.  A finer person you will never meet.

I'm a Pronghorn addict!I just got off the phone with Herb.I ordered a little 56" one piece,58@28.I'm having it built out of osage and walnut that I brought back from my southern Iowa hunt.This will make #3.It will be my antelope blind bow.

Shedrock, You'll love it! I have a 56" one piece and it's the lightest bow I have ever owned or shot. I hope to see it when you get it.
Prarrie Dog

I like the 56" as well.

I have shot many bows and many have compared to Herbs bows. I own a three piece 55lbs at 29" and it shoots like a dream. And the man behind these bow is the real deal. I bought my first traditional bow from Herb and the input that he gave me was very helpful.

Sounds like he started a few people into trad

Draco,
 It is true, Dave is my brother but since he is lefthanded I try to keep it a secret.  We have tried every bow out there and we are sold on Pronghorns.  Between my wife and I we only have six.  You will never find a nicer guy than Herb.

Younger, better looking, better shooting brother by the way!

Dave

I have had a 3-piece for about 2.5 years now.  I am super pleased.  I chose a pronghorn because the smooth, non-complicated look of the riser.  It shoots great and I could not be happier.

lets take this up one more time.

My next bow is going to be a 3 piece longbow and I've been seriously considering a pronghorn.  Anyone know how long of a wait time?
Thanks,
Bob

Maybe two or three months, but maybe less. You might call Herb and see how long his "list" is.
I decided to see one of my Pronghorns A 60" 60# one piece. I dropped in weight and just don't shoot it anymore. But my 57# sure gets a workout!
Prarrie Dog

Years ago, I wrote an article about Herb for a now defunct magazine about Wyoming. I should have bought a bow from him, but I only got to play with several of them for the photo shoot. He is a truly nice guy, and his bows are pure class. And if Wyoming Chief, skinfint that he is, has several of Herb's bows, that really says a lot about the value of Pronghorns. I guess I need to give Herb a call and see about grabbing up one of his works of art.

Skinflint?  The reason I have to be frugal is all that retirement money we are paying you.  Set some of those moths free and buy a new bow.

I have two. The first day I shot my 53lb, I knew I'd never sell it and painted the whole thing OD green. It has been my "go to" bow since.

Starkman,
I ordered a 3 piece takedown a couple of three weeks ago,.  Herb told me the turnaround was 4 months.

and worth it.

well worth the wait.

Well guys, My Son in law just got my first bow from Herb, 60" 57#@27"  just to much for me to pull anymore. (2) 56" bows 55# and A 51#  and A Ferret 51#. At one time owned 8 of them. if any of you have A 60" low 50'S you want to part with give a yell,They are sweet bows and I know I've helped Herb get orders after guys shot them at different shoots. Thanks, Pete

Do they have a website for viewing?

pronghornbows.com

Just got me one ,it is a 3pcs and it seem to be a real shooter .Lets hope that we become friends.

Awesome bows and a super nice man!  Herb's a legend in my book.
 :thumbsup:

Sure is a lot of talk about pronghorns here to not have any pics!

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Boy I sure am glad Herb don't get on here and read this stuff. It would make his head swell up so big it would not fit through his shop door  :bigsmyl:

Your pronghorn is looking at me.

Duckbutt....very nice bow, what are the wood combo's on yours? on the website it lists an all osage takedown is that one of 'em?

Got it second hand from another tradganger but I'm pretty sure that's it.

I have been an archer for quite some time and have owned and shot some very good bows. I am presently thinninhg my stable because of my age and no left handed children....I have sold my Black Widow and will sell my fox high sierra takedown but the last recurve to leave after I am gone will be my Ferret. I have sold my Acadian treestick, my morrison dakota longbows and will hang on to my pronghorn and my Massey Longhorn. that's what I think of Herb,s Bows....Mac~

I would never let my ferret go either. If I could i would get another one.

I've been thinking about a back-up go-to bow. In other words, another Pronghorn.  :archer:  
Prarrie Dog

I really should get another one

lets run this up again

how about a few more pic's? looks like he builds a great bow!

My Pronghorn just got its forth robin hood. I will see if i can get you some pics too.

Had a 56" one piece that was too much weight for me. Weighed about 14 oz. but still shot with no handshock. Sold it to a friend of mine and he just loves it. Herb makes an awesome bow maybe i'll order a takedown someday.

Well the request for pics was too much.

Kate and myself received our bows late last year and I have posted these before but they are so nice I'm sure you won't mind a repeat

My Bow

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and Kate's bow

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cheers

Joe

That is an all osage three piece. I received it new from Herb three years ago this May, I believe. It is a great bow. I like the one piece models better than the takedowns. It's all in the grip design.

Its great to see more people getting bows from herb all the time.

OWN TWO-A ONE PIECE AND A A TAKEDOWN.  sorry didn't mean to shout, but they are worth shouting about

Herb lived here in Glendive back in the day, & all the trad guys here swear by his bows. Im getting ready to order my 1st so they dont kick me out of the local bow club.HA! HA!

Yup, He talks about the Glendive days.
He also supports the bowhunters of Montana as well as the Lost Arrow Archers here in Casper.
He never fails to "step up". But beware,
Buy one and it won't be your last!
Prarrie Dog

Yeah, he supports the MBA & the trad bowhunters of MT. I won the books he donated @ the tbm banquet last month. Definitely need more like him in the trad. community.

Ok, I will play! Here are some I own.
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How about some recurves
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And some that made there way to new homes after i enjoyed them.
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I've just bought my 1st (of many I hope) Pronghorn... a 62" 55@28" takedown, brown diamondwood riser with red elm limbs. After shooting a friend's 66" 65@28" I knew there was only one bow for me...

That is quite the collection rusty.

Herb is taking orders again. I just ordered another one myself.

I went and saw him day before yesterday. He makes me drool.
Prarrie Dog

He is a master at what he does of that there is no doubt.

I talked to Herb last night,mine will
be ready in 3 weeks.

Got another Pr,of limbs from a guy on the sites.Im extremely tickled to be back with my pronghorn.Wont be partin with it again.

Herb is an awesome guy. He built my 3 year old daughter a mini Pronghorn free of charge. He hand delivered it to her when he was passing through our little town.

I'm waiting on a 56" one piece. Should be ready in 3-4 weeks.

I found a Ferret 4 that I'm buying.

I still can't believe this one. The other day Sam Fadala stopped by and handed me a 60" 61#@28 Ferret 3! He told me it's mine to keep! There is another awesome guy right there!

I now own 3 Ferrets with a forth coming.
Two longbows with my third coming.
My wife has a longbow and my daughter has one now.

Herb's bows are great!

Anyone have an original Ferret one piece for sale? Herb says he only made around twenty of them. Ya I know, good luck on that.

Good find on the ferret. I love the one I have.

That is awesome that Sam gave you his. He is a great guy. That will be a bow to treasure.

I wish i could find a 60" ferret.

This bow is a treasure. If Sam and I draw javelena tags, this is the bow I will hunt with.

Randy, help me find a Ferret one!!!!

I will keep an eye out.

Mines been on order since the end of April, will be here next week 66" one piece zebrawood and amberboo 54@30...PR

Shedrock, I was at Herb's last week. I saw a 56" he was working on. If it's yours, your gonna drool!
Prarrie Dog

PrarrieDog, I know he is working on two 56" ers. Mine will have walnut riser with osage limbs. The wait is killing me.

I had a 56" but i sold it cause the weight was too much for me. An awesome bow that had no hand shock and was as light as a feather. Wish i had another one.

I have owned a number of Herb's bows, and they are some of quietest and smoothest out there.   :scared:  

Paul, bring that new toy to the 3-D in Black Diamond on Oct. 18-19, OK?  I'll even let you shoot my Black Widow again.   :biglaugh:

Doubleo,
Herb is taking orders again. Buy your own Christmas present  ;)    ;)    :goldtooth:  
Prarrie Dog

Id sooner shoot an Aim

Any chance one of you guys has my old 3pc  pronghorn. 66" cocobolo dymondwood with stained amberboo limbs 54@28 had my name on it,think the guy I sold it to was Burt Kuehl from Alaska..PR

I wish I could find a Ferret "1" for sale. I would pay $1500.00 plus for it!

I need some advice. I shoot lights out with my 2 Black Widow recurves, but when I decided to move to a long bow I bought a Pronghorn at the recommendation of other tradgangers. It is beautiful, smooth, light and quiet, but I can't hit spit with it. I am all over the place. Is there a secret to gripping a Pronghorn? I decided to sell it several times but I keep giving myself and the bow 1 more chance, but this is about it! I like everything about the bow but the accuracy. Can anyone give me a few tips before I bid the bow farewell??? It is 62" and 55lbs.@28, right hand...Gray Actionwood, Elm and Bamboo.
Hoping to actually hunt with it but the game deserves better than me and the Pronghorn. Looking forward to some kind assistance...Thanks..Cotton

I dont hold mine like a recurve. I move my hand to the left ( R handed) so the bow is closer to the bottom of the thumb....PR

cottonwood, what's the brace height on your bow, and what arrows are you shooting? Assume you draw the full 28".

Paul & Scattershot...Thank you for your kindness and interest in trying to help me out! By the way...I shoot my Widow recurves  without an armguard but if I shoot my Pronghorn without one it rips the hide off my arm!
My Pronghorn brace height is 7 3/4 and I draw 28 1/2 to the face.I have 30" CX 150's,  29" Beman Black Max 400's, 29 1/2 55-75 Gold Tip XT 's, Full length CX 250's, and 31 1/2 Beman Black Max 400's.(I didn't cut these yet)
My Widows (60" 50 lb SAIII and 62" 55 lb MAII)LOVE the 29" Black Max 400's but nothing works in my Pronghorn. I change the brace height and nock point and arrow weight (add weights) and I am NEVER CONSISTENT!!!
I was going to sell it and get another Widow but it is so smoothe, light, quiet and dead in the hand that I decided to give this ONE MORE TRY!!
You guys are my last hope. TEACH ME OH WISE ONES!!
I am a high school teacher so I am certainly not opposed to learning!!What say ye and thanks again!!  Cotton

cottonwood, I hold mine just like Paul says he does. Most of the pressure I feel from the grip is down in the lowest part of the thumb into the palm. If I don't hold it like that, I hit my arm also, and my groups open up. I just switched to Herbs longbow a year ago after shooting and hunting with his Ferret for about ten years. I am now waiting for my second longbow from Herb, and will be ordering another in the near future. I absolutely love them.

Tracy-Pronghorn fan

My Pronghorn (60" 54# at 28" draw) shoots CX150's cut to 30", 100 grain inserts and 145 grain points very well. I use a 6.75 brace height. My draw is 25". I started out with CX 250's full length. They shot well but the 150's fly better.

Do you hold the Pronghorn with a full grip(evenly distributed pressure)? This is a different grip to that of the recurve.

cottonwood, I wish I could help you with arrows, but I know nothing about carbon. I only shoot woodies. Maybe someone will chime in and help you. Good luck.

Hey cotton, Have you bare shafted any of your arrow for your pronghorn? I can shoot a 29 1/4" GT 55/75 out of almost all my bows @ 57lbs. I recently switched to a Axis FMJ 340 30" with a 100gr insert. They shoot great but it took some experimentation. Once again though this arrow shoots out of my longbow and my recuve very well.

I would try bare shafting and setting your grip out just a little more than you would on your recurve. Like a few others said put the preasure on the base of your thumb. I am the same as you though I can shoot some bows without an armgaurd and some I cant.

If there is more that I can help you with hit me up.

Thank you all for trying to help this frustrated long bow hunter wanna-be! I'll give the different hold, the bare shafting and the arrows a try and report back. Again..Thanks for your kindness!
Hope you all draw good blood this season...and not your own!!
Cotton

If he is wacking his arm he isnt holding it right, prolly too much of the grip in his palm...PR

I have 3 at this time,  2 are one pc. and just got a 62" 59# 3pc. from Matty here on TG in the mail yesterday.   All shoot great. Herb makes Top Notch Bows.
Gene

I just bought a new takedown from Bob's Archery in Colorado. She is 62" long and draws 58lbs @ my 28" draw.

Bob said she is a beauty - Rosewood Dymondwood riser with bamboo(dirty)limbs.
I called and talked with Herb last night and all I can say is that he is a class act!!

Does anybody have some recommendations on what carbons to begin with? I am trying to stay close to 600 grains total arrow weight if possible.

Thanks and God Bless,
Paul

Congrats on your new friend there Paul. You will love it. As four arrows. I am shooting an axis Full Metal Jacket 340 with a 100 grain insert. I had to leave them a little long at about 30 3/4, but they fly great. I had great results with them on animals this year. This arrow weighs right on the 600 grain mark.  I hope you enjoy it.

Just got a 3pc Pronghorn on Thursday, that I got off the tradgang classifieds. Got my first trad- bow kill with it yesterday evening.(Doe) Bow is a pleasure to shoot.

Great bows and a GREAT  guy to deal with!!

i have a one piece ferret that flat smokes and arrow. pick'd her up for a fair price

KP, I shoot a 55-75 gold tip, full length with heavy heads. Fly like darts. Enjoy

FerretWYO,

Thanks for the input on arrows. Now, I just need to decide on a quiver.

If I get my camera working I will post pictures of my new friend.

Thanks again,
Paul

So better to buy  new bow or second set of limbs

I have been looking at Pronghorns for a while now and have decided that my next bow will be the 3pc longbow. My question is has anyone shot the 56" or the 58" and what is your opinion on the subject. Thanks Mike

I have a 60" that shoots wonderful. I have a 56" on the way any day now. I'll let you know when it comes. I've heard the 56" shoots great and I'm sure it will since Herb built it!

Mine came in the mail yesterday, shot it right out of the box and tuned it today, 66" 54@30 most beautiful piece of zebrawood youve ever seen with stained amberboo limbs. Couldnt believe how fast it was spitting out them woodies. It seems to like the brace at 7 1/4"...Paul

My three piece is a 58" and my one piece is a 56". both shoot great. The one piece is so light, that I am in awe that it is so fast. Suprises me every time.

I just got my new Pronghorn Series V foam core longbow from Herb yesterday. This Thing is sweet 0 stack super smooth and a great shooter. I will get some pics up soon. Anybody else had a chance to try one of these yet?

Can't wait to see the pics.  Mine will be sometime soon I hope.  I didn't go with the foam core, but bamboo instead.

here is the new toy
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Randy you are going to have to let me put a few arrows through that longbow. Congrats it looks great.

Randy:
Loan that thing to Jack and Sonny so they can get some blood on it while we are in Texas.  We will take care of it, might even let it ride in the front of the PU.

If they want it they are welcome to break it in. make sure she wears her seat blet though lol.

Heck, like socks I already have a different bow for every day of the hunt. I may be bringing two new ones to hopefully bloody. I woundnt mind assisting with your new Meland as well but I am only allowed 2 javelina.

Very nice!!!  :bigsmyl:

Randy, that's a very nice toy.   :thumbsup:  

Any chance of seeing those limb profiles in the UNstrung position?   ;)

Randy, I saw your bow at Herb's last week. Those pics don't do it justice. That is a sweet looking bow.

Thats the only bow I regret selling.

blackhawk I will get you a pic of the unstrung limb.

Thanks Tracy it is a beauty. He told me you got a new one also. I hope you like it.
I am still trying to get hm to build me anothe one.

I have been super busy and just not had time to read all the threads, especially long ones like this one.  I'll just say I'm currently shooting a Pronghorn Take-Down and I've never shot a bow better.  Would love to buy another someday.

Someday I'd like to trace the lineage of my bow (which I call the 'Green Machine') as I believe it's had at least three previous owners but I will be the last.  64", 55#.  Great bow.

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A green Pronghorn? I'd love to see that!

Are the limbs interchangeable, or do we need to send back the riser to Herb to get a new set of limbs ?
Thanks
Phil

I got mine from Tippet a few weeks ago. Killed three pigs so far. Its 64" and 51@28 around 49 at my draw with osage limbs.SSWWWEEEETTT. I would trade though...for one identical 60" long.RC

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Not sure if I have the credentials to post anything here due to the fact I only own one pronghorn (3 pc longbow).  This was my first bow that I bought brand new and had custom made for me.  I've always bought used from someone.  I was a little nervous about ordering up my first bow after speaking with Herb all my issues were put to rest.  He was AWESOME to work with and his craftsmanship is top notch.  
I had dreams of only multiple bows from multiple bowyers but after shooting herb's theres no need.  I hope to buy more in the future or win the one he donates at the B.O.W. banquet here in a couple months.  Some of my trad friends have shot my bow, and even my wheelie buddies and they all love it.  Can't go wrong with a pronghorn.  Now I just have to see if it will lift my elk curse.

I have a green 62" three piece at 35#. Green glass and green dymond wood. Herb put it together a year or two ago when he was out of dymond in the more normal shades. It has also been called the green machine. I'll try to post some pics later.
Last time I checked there was a feret for sale in classifieds. It is in a topic called something like pronghorns and morrisons (another great bow) for sale

I,ve owned about A dozen of Herbs bows, just love em. The two I have kept and custom built with Zericote are a Ferret and 56" one piece short bow. Both bows are solid black, just look cool and shoot great! The solid glass Ferret limbs is THEE smothest recurve I've ever shot! Pete

I do. Had one of the three pc years ago and had to sell her. She was cocobola and elm limbs Broke my heart cause her and i was one when we walked the woods. But thanks to one super great man he sacrifaced one just like her to me at a great price, only lighter and handle that fits like a glove. Thanks Bob.

Pete can you put up some pics of your Ferret?

I have one. It's an older one from before he used the medallion. All Tiger Maple and beautiful! I have two sets of limbs that pull 49# and 56# at my draw. Plan on getting another set about 45# this year. Great Shooting bow. I replaced the grip and rest with Beavertail recently and she looks even better! No pics with them yet though.
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You got to love those. I know that I sure like mine.

I'm lovin' that tiger maple!  :thumbsup:

Mine is about as plain-Jane as they come, brown diamondwood riser, elm limbs, but it shoots great!  Bought it used off the classifieds here.

That tiger maple is *gorgeous* DB!

There was a LH with a tiger maple riser and boo limbs available recently, but I wasn't in a position to pull the trigger.

I would also like to see the all BLACK ferret if there are pictures available.  Sounds like a beauty!

Shoot straight, Shinken

When did the medallion appear? I have a 3 pc I bought from somebody here and it has one--would love to know more about the bow as it has won me over.

I have three 3pc T/D Longbows all are 62" ranging from 54 to 56 lbs @ 28" and another on order from Herb, should be here in a couple of months. I have shot Pronghorns off and on for 15+ years,in the search for the "PerfectBow" well I have found it and it was right there all the time.


   Pete I agree about the Ferret, I was fortunate to pick one up used and it has the Series IV all glass limbs. Super smooth on the draw and everybody that shoots it says it draws like 50# and shoots like 60#.


  You won't find a nicer guy than Herb to work with!

I am on the low end of Pronghorn owners, only having one, but it is the only bow I have shot since getting it last summer. It has claimed two deer, a turkey, a few rabbits, and numerous stumps since getting into my hands.  Just a great bow. I should have bought one years ago.

Plain-jane pronghorn's are just as deadly . Great bow.

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Jack that bow is not plain jane that thing is beautiful. I have seen it.

Any feedback on the Series V foam core takedown?

I picked mine up about two months ago just to go the the Longbow Safari and I just fell in love with it 62' 52@28 very smooth and fast, I want to order a another one.

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Any feedback on the Series V foam core takedown?

I have one 62" 57@28. It is a very nice bow. My personal bit of advice though. On Herbs design the 58" and 60" are a better bow in the foam core. I have shot them all. My Dad in fact has a 58 on order now.