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Title: Wild Horse Creek Quest longbow
Post by: Hermon on January 30, 2013, 08:10:00 PM
Here are a few pis of my newest bow from Mike Dunnaway.  It is a new model he just came out with.  It is a mild r/d bow based off of his Vision longbow with some modifications to be better suited to it's 62" length.  62" 53# @ 28".  The riser is macasser ebony, actionboo cores, tiger myrtle veneers and beavertail grip.  To say I am pleased is an understatement.  It shoots just as good as it looks.  Wasn't even intending to order a bow when I went with my nephew as he ordered his new Kestrel, but saw a Quest Mike had in stock and made the mistake of shooting it.  As is often said on here, pictures don't do it justice.
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc452/ghermon/101_2505.jpg)

(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc452/ghermon/101_2503.jpg)

(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc452/ghermon/101_2502.jpg)

(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc452/ghermon/101_2506.jpg)
Title: Re: Wild Horse Creek Quest longbow
Post by: ron w on January 30, 2013, 08:12:00 PM
It looks pretty darn good......   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Claym on January 30, 2013, 08:22:00 PM
Love those veneers!
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Post by: Lamey on January 30, 2013, 08:23:00 PM
real nice.... whats he calling that model??
Title: Re: Wild Horse Creek Quest longbow
Post by: Hermon on January 30, 2013, 08:30:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Lamey:
real nice.... whats he calling that model??
"Quest"
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 30, 2013, 08:32:00 PM
Very nice looking bow.
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Post by: Lamey on January 30, 2013, 08:36:00 PM
yeah i guess i should have paid more attention to the topic title!!  Very nice...
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Post by: mountain lion on January 30, 2013, 08:58:00 PM
Great bow, I was able to shoot the prototype. And they are wonderful, I have a kestrel and couldn't be happier!
Title: Re: Wild Horse Creek Quest longbow
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 30, 2013, 09:01:00 PM
I have always liked the look of his bows.  Everyone I talk to who has shot his bows say they perform well.

Yours is a looker for sure, Enjoy!
Title: Re: Wild Horse Creek Quest longbow
Post by: macbow on January 30, 2013, 09:07:00 PM
I should get to see them this weekend in Jeff City Mo.
Title: Re: Wild Horse Creek Quest longbow
Post by: Hermon on January 30, 2013, 09:10:00 PM
Ya, I think he had 2 or 3 of them ready to take to the UBM Festival.
Title: Re: Wild Horse Creek Quest longbow
Post by: Hermon on January 30, 2013, 09:16:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by mountain lion:
Great bow, I was able to shoot the prototype. And they are wonderful, I have a kestrel and couldn't be happier!
Same here.  Two totally different bows, but I love them both.
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Post by: Longbow917 on January 30, 2013, 10:22:00 PM
Wow, those veneers are unreal!  Very nice, love that d shape.
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Post by: Lamey on January 30, 2013, 10:57:00 PM
hard to tell from the pics, but does it string up to a D or does it flatten out a bit toward the tips???
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Post by: dhermon85 on January 30, 2013, 11:37:00 PM
That's a looker   :eek:    :eek:    :eek:
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Post by: Richie on January 30, 2013, 11:45:00 PM
Nice   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Wild Horse Creek Quest longbow
Post by: Bryan pinick on January 31, 2013, 06:55:00 AM
Mike makes fabulous bows.
Title: Re: Wild Horse Creek Quest longbow
Post by: Hermon on January 31, 2013, 07:55:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Lamey:
hard to tell from the pics, but does it string up to a D or does it flatten out a bit toward the tips???
It strings to a "D".  Here is a picture of the end of the linb when strung and the tip.
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc452/ghermon/101_2507.jpg)

(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc452/ghermon/101_2508.jpg)
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Post by: Lamey on January 31, 2013, 08:52:00 AM
thanks Hermon.,  really like that bow a bunch.
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Post by: bretto on January 31, 2013, 09:09:00 AM
Real nice Glenn. Mike sure builds some good looking bows.

bretto
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Post by: bsv on January 31, 2013, 09:35:00 AM
Is there a web site? How do ya get a hold of Mike to see his work/place an order? Thanks Burt
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Post by: bretto on January 31, 2013, 10:11:00 AM
Mike didn't use to have a website. Maybe Glenn or one of the others will put his number up for You.

You can contact Mike Horton at the Nocking Point he will have Mike's number for sure.

bretto
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Post by: Paul/KS on January 31, 2013, 11:33:00 AM
bsv,
Mike doesn't have a website but his place is just north of Perry...   ;)  
Just head up the dirt road and it's on the right.  :)
Title: Re: Wild Horse Creek Quest longbow
Post by: Hermon on January 31, 2013, 12:15:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by bsv:
Is there a web site? How do ya get a hold of Mike to see his work/place an order? Thanks Burt
PM sent
Title: Re: Wild Horse Creek Quest longbow
Post by: Hermon on January 31, 2013, 12:17:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Paul/KS:
bsv,
Mike doesn't have a website but his place is just north of Perry...    ;)  
Just head up the dirt road and it's on the right.   :)  
Might need a few more directions coming all the way from New York!  ;)
Title: Re: Wild Horse Creek Quest longbow
Post by: Moots on January 31, 2013, 12:45:00 PM
Beautiful bow!  I just bought a used Vision, and am eager to try it.
Title: Re: Wild Horse Creek Quest longbow
Post by: Paul/KS on January 31, 2013, 02:35:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Hermon:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by Paul/KS:
bsv,
Mike doesn't have a website but his place is just north of Perry...     ;)    
Just head up the dirt road and it's on the right.    :)  
Might need a few more directions coming all the way from New York!   ;)  [/b]
Well OK, since he'd be coming from the East... turn right off of 24 just past the school.  :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Moots on January 31, 2013, 02:56:00 PM
Would that be the school with the flagpole out front . . . past that old cottonnwood tree?
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Post by: Bryan pinick on January 31, 2013, 09:22:00 PM
I think you are thinking of Jefferson West High in Ozawkie,KS off K-92 highway Moots.... Perry is south of there several miles.
Title: Re: Wild Horse Creek Quest longbow
Post by: Gator1 on January 31, 2013, 09:27:00 PM
I had the sincere pleasure of meeting Mike Horton Last week on a business Trip. I have bought gear from mike for some time, what a great gentleman.

On my way back to the hotel, he called Mike and directed me to stop by his shop to check out his bows.

I will say this, Mike is a class act, builds a fantastic line of bows, and really pays attention to detail in design and craftmanship.

If you folks in KS/MO have a chance, stop and see him.

 :notworthy:
Title: Re: Wild Horse Creek Quest longbow
Post by: Paul/KS on February 01, 2013, 04:04:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Moots:
Would that be the school with the flagpole out front . . . past that old cottonnwood tree?
Perry has a flagpole but those are oak trees out front...  :D
Title: Re: Wild Horse Creek Quest longbow
Post by: Moots on February 01, 2013, 11:13:00 PM
Oak trees . . . okay.

Say fellas, just received my WHC Vision that I bought from Andrew on Tradgang.  I have only shot 30 or so arrows through it, but it is a very fine bow.  Nice workmanship, accurate, and very smooth to draw.  The bow is marked 52# @ 28", but I didn't believe it until I scaled it.  It pulls like it is about 48#.  I think I am going to like this bow.