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Title: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on September 01, 2010, 07:49:00 PM
I have been looking for one of these bows for a couple years now and was offered this one down at ATAR this past July. I received it today, very promptly strung her up, checked the brace height......nocking point height and headed to a local club that I belong to to bend her limbs.

To say that I am happy with the way the bow shoots or looks would be the "understatement" of the century. I am plumb tickled pink !!!

There are a few nicks and scratches on it, but nothing to serious.....I might perhaps in the future give her a day in the spa of one of our fine bow refinishers here.......BUT.......for now, she is gonna be shot and hunted with this fall. I can shoot this bow, right out the gate as well as any bow that I have or have ever owned. I think she likes me.......and the feeling is definitely "mutual".

Here are a few pics

Winterhawk1960

 (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060827.jpg)

 (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060829.jpg)

 (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060836.jpg)

 (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060838.jpg)
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on September 01, 2010, 07:52:00 PM
A couple more.........

 (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060841.jpg)

 (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060843.jpg)

 (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060850.jpg)

 (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060832.jpg)

 (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060834.jpg)
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: reddogge on September 01, 2010, 08:27:00 PM
Don't refinish it.  It's in excellent condition as is.  Just get some Scratch Off and polish it.
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on September 01, 2010, 08:38:00 PM
That's a beauty!!

I agree, don't refinish that one!
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: hootie c on September 01, 2010, 08:53:00 PM
I have one just like it,fine bow,my likes carbon express maximum 250 145grains,they fly super.Good luck this year,hope you take a good one with it.God Bless!!Joey
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on September 01, 2010, 08:58:00 PM
Thanks guys !!!!!!!

Where can I get some "scratch off"......I've never heard of it.

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on September 01, 2010, 09:00:00 PM
hootie c,

This one REALLY likes my 35/55 Gold Tip Trads with 50 grains of brass up front and either 125 or 145 grain tips.

This thing dang near shoots itself. It will definitely see the "white-tail woods" this fall. I'm really wanting to make my first kill with it.

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: doug77 on September 01, 2010, 09:04:00 PM
Don, My birthyear a '59 Kodiak Special is a sweet shooter leave it " as is " and shoot away.

doug77
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: reddogge on September 01, 2010, 11:06:00 PM
I got mine either in an auto parts store or Walmart.  It's an automotive product.
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: PAPALAPIN on September 01, 2010, 11:59:00 PM
SaWeet!!!

Did it "speak to ya"
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: Hud on September 02, 2010, 01:27:00 AM
You really found a nice bow, almost like NIB.
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on September 02, 2010, 08:36:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by PAPALAPIN:
SaWeet!!!

Did it "speak to ya"
Jack.....

Oh Yeah !!!!!!! It spoke very loud and clear, I think it was talking as I unwrapped it from the box. The shooting was just the "icing on the cake".

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: Tom on September 02, 2010, 01:57:00 PM
Don-
 That bow doesn't need refinishing-especially if it is to be a hunting bow. Keep it as is and shoot the hell out of her. Thats a pretty one for sure. you've started the trail of no return-haha!
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: LPN on September 03, 2010, 12:03:00 AM
Nice find,,I picked one up a couple of years ago from bearbowman 45#'s also,,one of the most smooth drawing bows I've owned and I know what you mean about shooting it well right off the bat,,again nice find and good luck with it this year,,
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: ishi1archer on September 03, 2010, 08:03:00 AM
Nice looking bow Don!! Your camo sleeves are on thier way
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on September 03, 2010, 08:30:00 AM
Thanks Richard    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: Gray Wolf on September 03, 2010, 10:47:00 PM
Looks like it made the trip just fine.GW
Title: Re: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on September 04, 2010, 08:45:00 PM
Yes........Mike it arrived in excellent condition. Thank-You again for allowing me to add this one to my stable.   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  

Winterhawk1960