My new bow is finally here!

TexasStick81 · March 10, 2013, 05:25:00 PM

Well after waiting for what seems like forever, my new bow is here!

I've owned a number of bows now but I just can't shoot any of them as good as the bows Mark Horne builds. This will make the 5th bow of his I've owned and it's beautiful. I wanted a one piece brush bow design. It has dark cocobolo veneers and a combination of cocobolo and gaboon in the handle. 62", 50@28 with carbon core limbs.

Here is the block of cocobolo we had been attempting to source forever. As you can see it's dark red with burl throughout.

Now for the finished product. I like a dark bow and this one fits the bill. I'm amazed at how few imperfections Mark was able to get in the glass too.

Strung:

Unstrung:

Handle shots:

Back shots:

I don't want to overwhelm with pictures but the cocobolo is very dark indoors but glows in the sunlight.

Can't wait to get it out and try it on a real pig!

stickbowmaniac · March 10, 2013, 05:34:00 PM

What a beauty.They make some great bows.

flyne · March 10, 2013, 05:41:00 PM

Sweet looking bow

Feather Flinger · March 10, 2013, 05:48:00 PM

Very nice Zane! I'm glad you finally got it.

jmrsyrs · March 10, 2013, 06:14:00 PM

Wow! She's a beauty. Good luck with her.

TxAg · March 10, 2013, 06:23:00 PM

Zane, she looks awesome!

StickBowManMI · March 10, 2013, 06:26:00 PM

That is a really nice looking bow! How does it feel when you shoot it?

BrushWolf · March 10, 2013, 06:33:00 PM

Beautiful bow. I love the cocobolo.

March 10, 2013, 06:33:00 PM

Nice bow Zane!

It's always great to get your hands on a new stick.

Bisch

TexasStick81 · March 10, 2013, 06:51:00 PM

Thanks guys. It shoots fast! Mark told me to hold off a day or two on putting a quiver on there to make sure it had fully cured. I like the slightly added weight so I think I'll shoot it even better then. I love the brush bow handle, fits me like a glove.

Bisch, now if I can land a boar like yours with it I'll be happy!

Sockrsblur · March 10, 2013, 07:11:00 PM

Great looking bow, I love how dark it is!

moleman · March 10, 2013, 07:27:00 PM

Great looking bow!, the wood combos are awesome.
Congrats

T-Bowhunter · March 10, 2013, 08:20:00 PM

Great looking Bow!

Big Ed · March 10, 2013, 08:31:00 PM

Beautiful for sure!

katman · March 10, 2013, 08:40:00 PM

Simply gorgeous, Nice choice on finish, really makes the wood pop. Enjoy.

Friend · March 10, 2013, 08:49:00 PM

She's a looker!

Greybark · March 10, 2013, 08:56:00 PM

The rich darkness of the cocobolo in the riser shows off its classic lines....

Cheers from the Westcoast of Canada

pitbull · March 10, 2013, 09:03:00 PM

Very nice!

overbo · March 10, 2013, 09:19:00 PM

Another long time builder that you don't see many of his bows in the classified.Must have some meaning.
Thanks 4 sharing

mtnbike · March 10, 2013, 09:22:00 PM

Sweet looking bow! On a side note, that is a nice armguard. Mind if I ask where a guy could get one?