A little history on the design of those bows. Brent originally developed/built what is now called the Sheepeater in the late eighties or early nineties and sold them on a limited basis locally here in southwest Montana until going full-time around 2006 (+/- a year). He told me his heart was on the R/D side of the business and he decided to have the bows built by Mike. The key to the design lies in the tip wedges, he experimented with a lot of variations before finally settling the ones now used. The bows are fast. Blackey did a review on one close to 47# for TBM and it chronographed around 193-194 fps (I helped Brent glue up that bow
. Okay, I stood around and handed him stuff while he put ït together). They are sweet shooting, smooth, and deadly. I am comfortable using them on any big game animal and know they are as durable any bow being made.
The first time Brent and I went hunting together I put him into a treestand about twenty minutes before shooting light. I had moved the stand the week before and never sat it. This hunt was in a weapons restricted area and as he started to climb the tree he asked what can I shoot? My response was anything but a bulk elk. I'd been hunting the farm for fifteen years and never had an elk close enough to shoot. A couple of hours later I come back and found some blood and a few minutes later took this picture:
Anyway, the design of these bows is unique. Brent was thinking outside the box when he developed them. Currently, I have two of them. The biggest issue I have with mine is they shoot high until the computer between my ears gets them dialed in, then it hard to miss with them. If you are into ultra light backcountry hunting the original Sheepherder, with the longbow handle, is the lightest bow I have held.
The first glass bow I built was in Brent's shop. The second glass bow I built is the 52# Sheepeater hanging on my wall. I helped Brent build a dozen or more bows while hanging out, so if you have any questions regarding them ask away. I know Brent occasionally lurks around TradGang but seldom posts anymore. When he sees this thread we might even be get him to chime in.
Brent, when you see this, thanks again Bud, for everything, The stogies are on me the next time you get back this way.
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