I picked up this Bow last Feb. and I've wanted to post it; mainly for Herb Meland, who is a mighty fine bowyer indeed. It is all Zebra with action Boo cores 62 inches and 53lbs @ 28 and very smooth and fast. I shoot 32 inch 340s with 300 grains up front off of it at a 29 inch draw with the broom handle riser. I love it.
And in case you wondered; these shots were taken at the Natrona County archery range on Casper Mt, south of Casper. It is a nice range with two 3D loops and a normal spot target range. Just don't miss cause there's rocks everywhere. Great place to a acclimate it is right under 8000'.
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Now that is a SHARP bow.
Billy
SUUWEEET!!!!!!
I really love the way the grain is cut on the limb veneers...that is very nice indeed.
Josh
Josh, I'm pretty sure that this bow has a working layer of Zebra on the back and the belly, not just veneers. Zebra is actually a pretty good limb wood.
I agree, what a sweet looking bow, I'm sure its a shooter as well!
Sweet lookin bow!
That is a *nice* TD Pronghorn AF1!
I hope to get a TD in the future when I finally get the opportunity to travel for some PORK.
Have a great 2009 hunting season!
Shoot straight, Shinken
Very nice!
QuoteOriginally posted by artifaker1:
Josh, I'm pretty sure that this bow has a working layer of Zebra on the back and the belly, not just veneers. Zebra is actually a pretty good limb wood.
If it does than they are nice lams...if not they are nice veneers.
Either way WOW is the grain cool!
Josh
Congrats Larry,it is a very elegant bow,it must be a pleasure to carry it in the mountains.Felix
Thats a beauty,very nice,congrats!
very nice lookin bow, ive been interested in these bows for a while and have been wondering how well they shoot.
That is amazing. Beautiful bow Larry.
i am really digging that bow!!! wow!
i miss my pronghorn..........
I have the twin to that one, got it from Herb last month highly figured zebra veneers over amberboo cores,black glass re-enforced zebra riser 53@30" 66"...PR
Larry, did you pick this up from Bob's Archery store? If so, I almost bought it..wish I had!!
That is the best looking Pronghorn I've seen.
Paul WA,thats I need,one with your specs.You
guys will enjoy Herb's bows,I have one myself!!
Very nice!
thats a fine bow
Thanks to everyone for praise of Herbs' bow. I was lucky for me to get this at Bob's Archery; but it will always be a bow by Herb Meland.
Felix; I've got a 65 lb pronghorn with Bob limbs that I carry in the sage. This one is still too nice for that. .
Broketooth; I've had seven pronghorns and only one that I didn't care for too much. The main thing that hooks you on these is the absence of hand shock and great cast. But I especially like how well tillered the limbs are and how the limbs release in perfect time. I have other bows like that too, not to imply that pronghorns are the best, but they are a great value for sure.
Randy; thanks and that is a fine elk you bagged.
PaulWa I think they told me at Bob's that this one had Actionboo cores, and I'm still going with the zebra as a working lamination on this bow. Heck I can see it.
Bow Zen I beat you and several others to it. I picked it out over several other bows including a foam core (yes Herb does have these) and a used Feret IV. I really thought this bow was performing better. And it looks fantastic.
That's a beautiful bow! I'm on the waiting list for another set of limbs for mine, and I hope to have them before the season.
Having Herb make me a new one with the same specification- 62" 53# at 28". The bow will be
dark.... Zircote riser with black glass and stained bamboo limbs. One more month to go!!
Very nice ! slickest Pronghorn I have seen, congrats and enjoy.
nicest looking pronghorn i have seen.
Sweet!!!
I have released many arrows from my Pronghorn on the Casper mountain range. I always take my "seconds" to walk that course. Often I don't have to bring them back. ;)
My favorite Pronghorn is a 60" Osage with impregnated Hickory handle. I just love it.
Good shooting.
Prarrie Dog
Super looking bow. Don't lay it down when hunting you'll have a hard time finding it. Natural camo is hard to beat. :thumbsup:
Awsome
Wow, this thing is still going! Thanks again and I would like to say that you can get some idea from the pics but this bow is something in person.
PrarrieDog; It does'nt get much better than Wyoming and a bow. I use to live in Casper, in fact I used to live over by Crimson Dawn (for others that is on Casper MT) for a short time.
Nothing prettier than Zebra!!!I had a buddy pic up a Treadway at ATAR last week with zebra like yours, unbelievable! I almost bought it's twin and I'm wrong handed! Congrats to you on a great look'in bow.
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