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Title: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: ArcticArcher on November 26, 2008, 05:23:00 PM
Well after not having a brand new bow for about 12 years, I decided to get me a new bow.  When I was living in MO, I went to a UBM banquet a couple of years ago and had the pleasure of meeting Mike Dunnaway of Wild Horse Creek Bows.  After talking with him I shot one of his bows, it was a Kestrel hybrid longbow.  It was 54" and 57@28.  It was hitting where I was looking and a very fine bow.  After that I told myself I had to get one.

About a month or so ago, when going thru some paperwork after my move up to Alaska, I found the info again and called Mike.  He had just taken a 56" Kestrel off the forms.  It was his first one in that length. He sent me some pics and I knew I had to have it.  So after some convesations with him, we made the deal.

It's 56"  60@28, with waterfall bubinga veneers, sassafras core and an ebony handle material.  With beavertail wrap and strike plate.  Absolutely a gorgeous bow.

I've been shooting it in the apartment, not wanting to search snow banks for the arrows.  Its a hard hitter and shoots where I'm looking.  Last night I was shooting and had at least 3 groupings that would cover a quarter.  Gotta start shooting different bulls on the target face or I will be in the market for new arrows.

Sorry no pics right now.  Only have internet at work and can't access photobucket. I'll try to get some up soon.

If anyone is looking for a hybrid at a reasonable price and great guy to deal with get with Mike.  PM me if you want his contact info.

Nick
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: BMOELLER on November 26, 2008, 07:03:00 PM
I've seen and handled them at Three Trails 3d shoot this past spring.  Veeerrryyy nice.  He offered to let me shoot one, but I declined.  Maybe next time.  Mike was very nice guy to talk to also.
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: ArcticArcher on February 06, 2009, 01:23:00 PM
Ok finally got around to posting some pics of the new bow and how she shoots.  A little chilly this time of year so I shoot in the house, about 8 yards.

 (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i316/ArcticArcher/DSC01656.jpg)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i316/ArcticArcher/DSC01658.jpg)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i316/ArcticArcher/DSC01657.jpg)
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: Chris Surtees on February 06, 2009, 01:43:00 PM
Looks like a nice bow...could we get some close ups   :clapper:
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: Chris Surtees on February 06, 2009, 01:43:00 PM
Looks like a nice bow...could we get some close ups    :pray:
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: ArcticArcher on February 06, 2009, 03:26:00 PM
A few more pics of the bow


(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i316/ArcticArcher/DSC01663.jpg)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i316/ArcticArcher/DSC01664.jpg)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i316/ArcticArcher/DSC01665.jpg)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i316/ArcticArcher/DSC01666.jpg)
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: bayoulongbowman on February 06, 2009, 03:37:00 PM
wow...yall are killing me....sweet ....thats a DANDY .....marco love the limbs
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: Horsey on February 08, 2009, 04:48:00 PM
Hey Nick, we missed you at the United Bowhunters of Missouri conference this weekend.  There was a good crowd and lots of stuff to see.  Stay warm up there in Alaska.  BTW, I am scheduled for a Sitka Blacktail Hunt in late Nov./early Dec.  Do you have any tips?

Glad the bow is still shooting where you look.  I am anxious to get some critter pics.

--Mike
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: BowHuntingFool on February 08, 2009, 04:59:00 PM
WOW, that is a BEAUTY!!!!!!!! Looks like she is a shooter as well, congrats!   :archer:
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: bowless on February 08, 2009, 05:24:00 PM
That's a beauty for sure.  Thanks for sharing that.
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: Red Boar on February 08, 2009, 07:09:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by BowHuntingFool:
WOW, that is a BEAUTY!!!!!!!! Looks like she is a shooter as well, congrats!    :archer:  
Ditto!  Enjoy her.
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: ArcticArcher on February 08, 2009, 09:11:00 PM
Thanks everyone, definately a shooter and a joy to fling sticks with.

Mike would have loved to been there at UBM.  Sent you an email.

Nick
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: Bob Sarrels on February 08, 2009, 09:30:00 PM
Sweet lookin Bubinga
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Post by: Wannabe1 on February 08, 2009, 10:04:00 PM
Hope those arras didn't go through and into that door!   :scared:

Sweet looking bow!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: ArcticArcher on February 08, 2009, 10:12:00 PM
Only when my buddy does. He hit the target, but right at the top seam.  They have hit hard a couple times and dented it.  Gotta remember to fluff the target so that don't happen.

Wood putty is cheap!!!!
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: pseman on February 08, 2009, 10:42:00 PM
Great looking bow! Congrats.
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: JRY309 on February 08, 2009, 11:05:00 PM
Nice looking bow,really like the grip!
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: twosheds on February 09, 2009, 08:48:00 AM
Mike is a great guy. I had the pleasure of shooting one of his bows a couple of weekends ago and all I can say is WOW!! Tripper
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: Bryan pinick on February 09, 2009, 08:28:00 PM
They shoot as good as they look too boys!!
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: Shifting Shadow on February 09, 2009, 08:49:00 PM
One of the most elegant longbows with beatiful woods I have seen
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: luvingmylife on February 13, 2009, 12:27:00 AM
Hi Nick,
Can't deny that the bow is a beauty and looks to be consistant, However I do think the operator should be credited as well.  Nice job Nick!  Can't wait to see pictures when you can get that baby outside.
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: Gator1 on February 13, 2009, 07:07:00 AM
Wow, TAXES TAXES TAXES....

That is a great looking bow for sure.
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: youngarcher1 on January 13, 2011, 04:02:00 PM
Does anyone have a website for wild horse creek bows? i tried google and couldnt find anything....
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Post by: Cocklebur on January 13, 2011, 04:40:00 PM
I don't know if he has a website but his handle on here is Horsey. You might PM him or maybe you can e-mail him from here.
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: bentpole on January 13, 2011, 04:53:00 PM
Great lookin' bow. Good luck and good shooting. Reminds me of a Big Jim's.
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: bretto on January 13, 2011, 08:09:00 PM
Mike didn't used to have a website. You can probably contact him thru Mike Horton at The Nocking Point.

bretto
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: DannyBows on January 13, 2011, 09:21:00 PM
Beautiful bow. The grain in those limbs are awesome. The brown Beavertail grip is perfect. Congrats!
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: Andy Cooper on January 13, 2011, 09:37:00 PM
That waterfall bubinga is breathtaking!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 13, 2011, 10:08:00 PM
Great looking bow!
Title: Re: New bow - Wild Horse Creek Bow PICS added
Post by: tradsniper on January 13, 2011, 11:50:00 PM
nice bow!