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Title: MY NEW WILD HORSE CREEK BOW
Post by: kansas stik man on November 21, 2010, 09:54:00 PM
This is my new wild horse creek bow made by mike dunnaway in perry, ks. its a kestrel thats 54" long , 49# @ 28" and is made of bubbinga, coccobolo, black locust, black maquarta, and the grip is beaver tail leather.  The bow shoots great, really smooth and no stacking.  im waiting on my new arrows being built by mike horton in winchester, ks at THE NOCKING POINT.

PLEASE, post images no wider than 640!

If you want a new custom bow MIKE at WILD HORSE CREEK BOWS is the place to go!!!
Title: Re: MY NEW WILD HORSE CREEK BOW
Post by: Gatekeeper on November 21, 2010, 10:20:00 PM
Alright a lefty too. Congratulations! You can't go wrong with either Mike.
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Post by: DannyBows on November 21, 2010, 10:25:00 PM
I like it! She's purty and looks like a real shooter too. Congrats!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Jake Fr on November 21, 2010, 11:39:00 PM
that nice i love mine he makes a great bow top notch in my book
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Post by: JEFF B on November 21, 2010, 11:45:00 PM
well that is a real nice looking Bow. congrats!!
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on November 22, 2010, 02:23:00 AM
Cool bow but the rest is on the wrong side. Looks like a real shooter.
Title: Re: MY NEW WILD HORSE CREEK BOW
Post by: kansas stik man on November 22, 2010, 04:44:00 AM
dont worry fellas i can shoot almost as good on the right side as the left so if need be i can shoot a right handed bow. its a fun challenge try it some time.
Title: Re: MY NEW WILD HORSE CREEK BOW
Post by: KYArcher on November 22, 2010, 05:26:00 AM
Nice ! Like that beaver grip.  KYArcher
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Post by: Paul/KS on November 22, 2010, 06:35:00 AM
Mike sure does make a nice bow and, the other Mike makes good arrows so you will be all set.
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: MY NEW WILD HORSE CREEK BOW
Post by: kansas stik man on November 22, 2010, 07:20:00 AM
yea paul im really happy with the bow and cant wait for arrows so i can shoot it. my old ones are way to stiff for the lighter poundage. bout where in n.e. ks are you i ask cuz some time id like to find some local guys and do some shooting maybe throw some arrial discs to.
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Post by: Paul/KS on November 22, 2010, 07:24:00 AM
I'm north of you up in Jefferson County...
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on November 22, 2010, 07:38:00 AM
Nice bow. Better shrink the picts or they will be pulled.
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Post by: Big Ed on November 22, 2010, 07:44:00 AM
Good looking bow, she has some great lines.
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Post by: Bel007 on November 22, 2010, 07:49:00 AM
I love my 54" Mariah recurve Mike built me.  Congrats on your new bow.
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Post by: Irish on November 22, 2010, 08:01:00 AM
Nice looking bow!
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Post by: kansas stik man on November 22, 2010, 04:40:00 PM
how do i shrink the pics i though i resized them when i posted them
Title: Re: MY NEW WILD HORSE CREEK BOW
Post by: Missouri Bowman on November 22, 2010, 08:58:00 PM
Mike is a great guy and does make some nice bows.  One of the lightest smoothest pulling bows around.  Good luck to you.
Title: Re: MY NEW WILD HORSE CREEK BOW
Post by: on December 03, 2010, 12:15:00 PM
I have a Kestrel (54", 43#@28) that I bought from another member a few months back. It has a Wenge riser section, black locust cores and Tamo Ash Veneers--it is a beauty. Beavertail grip. It is quiet, quick and light, and shoots where I'm looking. I have a small concern--I am used to Widows and other bows with heavier riser sections so this bow feels almost delicate to me-- I'm wondering if I have to baby it a bit? Any opinions?
Title: Re: MY NEW WILD HORSE CREEK BOW
Post by: kansas stik man on December 03, 2010, 08:41:00 PM
i know a few local guys that prefer wild horse bows over black widow any day and have been shooting there wild horse bows for years and years with no problem. i would say the bow is built to hunt and shoot with. its a tool , sure i try to keep from giving it any abuse since it is just wood but by no means is it less rugin than a widow. your bow sounds great i like the light poundage bows. theres no need for all that poundage unless its dangerous game or anything thats just huge compared to a white tail.
Title: Re: MY NEW WILD HORSE CREEK BOW
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on December 03, 2010, 08:49:00 PM
Nice Bow! Want to sell it.  wait a minute its a lefty, that bow stinks never mind.  

No really nice Bow.
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on December 03, 2010, 08:51:00 PM
Susan,

Bring your bow over, I'll tell you if there is anything wrong with it.  And then, I'll tell you how much its worth as I shove some cash in your direction.
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Post by: Raging Water on December 04, 2010, 01:20:00 AM
Nice toes.
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Post by: on December 04, 2010, 08:16:00 AM
Thanks Kansas. Sell it? I don't think so--just looking for some reassurance from those more experienced than I. I've only been at this oh, 35 years or so......
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Post by: Deerhntr on December 04, 2010, 09:07:00 AM
Very nice. There are a lot of talented boyers out there. Many I've never heard of.....as this one.
Title: Re: MY NEW WILD HORSE CREEK BOW
Post by: Horsey on December 04, 2010, 04:08:00 PM
Huntryx - I am glad you like your new (to you) Kestrel.  Don't worry about babying your Kestrel.  It is built to withstand the rigors of the field.  The black locust limb core material is as tough as they come and the bow has at least 6 coats of epoxy for a finish.  Use and enjoy the bow, just don't abuse it and it should give you many years of service.

Thanks for your comments.

Mike Dunnaway - Wild Horse Creek Bows
Title: Re: MY NEW WILD HORSE CREEK BOW
Post by: on December 05, 2010, 11:19:00 AM
Mike--thanks for the input-- the bow is super!
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on December 05, 2010, 11:21:00 AM
very nice    :goldtooth:
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Post by: rastaman on December 05, 2010, 11:24:00 AM
Very nice looking bow, but the pictures are WAY too big.  Go back and edit each picture (you can set up photobucket to auto resize for you so you don't have to do it each time).  Be sure and click on the APPLY button after resizing.  Then you can edit your pics in your original post.  Send me a pm if you need any help!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup: