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Title: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on January 30, 2014, 07:11:00 PM

I recently rec'd my newest Wild Horse Creek Kestrel from Mike Dunaway.  It's a beauty as he outdid himself again.  I stopped in his shop to visit him on a hunt in October with my brother.  And after talking (and more laughing if you know him) and looking at his stuff, my brother and I ordered bows.  I ordered a Kestrel longbow 60" 52@28 and my brother ordered a 54" 52@28 Mariah Recurve.  Both turned out awesome.

I also had some work done on a 56" 46@28 Macasser Schafer Silvertip with Buff Tips by Dave.  I had Dave narrow the limbs at the tips and refinish the whole bow.  It didn't need refinished but the finish on it wasn't Daves.  So I told Beth I want Daves finish because I know it will last.  After the refinsh I only lost 1 pound to 45@28.

The Kestrel has Waterfall Bubinga face and Bocote Belly with Bamboo cores.  The riser is Bocote and Wenge with a compass.  The sheephorn riser overlay and tips are the first time Mike has done that.  He was nervous but it turned out great.  He even called me a week after I got it to make sure I was happy.  Now I just have to wait for the 2pc longbow and 3pc recurve I have on order:)  LOL!

I also had a silver inlay moose antler inlayed into another Tip.  Dave is doing some stuff to that bow now.  The riser grip and shape are the pattern for my new Tip on order which should be done in a month or so.

Thanks for posting the pics Danny.

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: dhermon85 on January 30, 2014, 07:35:00 PM

Where's the pics Danny?

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: dhermon85 on January 30, 2014, 10:15:00 PM

Here you go Keith. Sure is nice. The Kestrel.
   (http://i.imgur.com/KwLFqwj.jpg)
   (http://i.imgur.com/bcdvG07.jpg)
   (http://i.imgur.com/YfX2UxV.jpg)
   (http://i.imgur.com/j0RYTiT.jpg)

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: dhermon85 on January 30, 2014, 10:17:00 PM

I'm on the list for another 2 piece too!!!  :biglaugh:      :jumper:

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 30, 2014, 10:27:00 PM

Keith, You are on the list for a 2 piece Kestrel?

I thought I heard Mike wasn't making 2 piece bows anymore.  His bows have always appealed to me.

Yours is beautiful. the compass is a nice touch!

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Hermon on January 30, 2014, 10:31:00 PM

Cyclic Rivers-

I believe that Keith and Dave are just having fun.  You are correct, he's not making them anymore.  Keith keeps begging Mike to, but to no avail.

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: dhermon85 on January 30, 2014, 10:33:00 PM

Sorry Charlie! Just pokin fun.

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on January 30, 2014, 10:34:00 PM

Mike is going to build them when he starts his 3 piece recurve:) I have 2 of his 2pc longbows.  Lovem. Post pics of yours Glenn.

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Hermon on January 30, 2014, 10:41:00 PM

Keith-
I sold mine to my nephew, dhermon85, with one caveat.  That I get first right of refusal if he ever wants to sell it.  If he weren't family, I would still have it.

Great looking Kestrel!

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: dhermon85 on January 30, 2014, 10:52:00 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/8Og8jD0.jpg)
 (http://i.imgur.com/YmLj7l1.jpg)

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: dhermon85 on January 30, 2014, 10:56:00 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/dmMz7X2.jpg)
 (http://i.imgur.com/ihMp77J.jpg)

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Hermon on January 30, 2014, 11:06:00 PM

I'm not as good a photographer as you Keith, but here are my WHC bows.  A Quest and a Kestrel
  (http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc452/ghermon/101_2501.jpg) (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/ghermon/media/101_2501.jpg.html)
  (http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc452/ghermon/101_2502.jpg) (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/ghermon/media/101_2502.jpg.html)
  (http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc452/ghermon/100_2388.jpg) (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/ghermon/media/100_2388.jpg.html)
  (http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc452/ghermon/100_2387-Copy.jpg) (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/ghermon/media/100_2387-Copy.jpg.html)
Will have to wait till next week to get a picture of my newest Quest.

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Danny Rowan on January 31, 2014, 01:13:00 AM

I see someone already posted pics of the WHC. Here are the pics of Keith's 56" Silvertip. I already told him I have first dibs if he ever sells it, LOL.

Before it was refinished:
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/1107130950_zps7dc9f7db.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/1107130950_zps7dc9f7db.jpg.html)

After the refinish with the tips narrowed:
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/0130141800_zps397d8d8c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/0130141800_zps397d8d8c.jpg.html)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/IMG_4797_zps9c4346fd.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/IMG_4797_zps9c4346fd.jpg.html)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows035_zpsaa8bb76d.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/Bows035_zpsaa8bb76d.jpg.html)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows032_zps52d14e54.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/Bows032_zps52d14e54.jpg.html)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows033_zps2c988daf.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/Bows033_zps2c988daf.jpg.html)

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Danny Rowan on January 31, 2014, 01:15:00 AM

Another pic of the 56" with his Bighorn and WHC:

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows0021_zps6ed97a4b.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/Bows0021_zps6ed97a4b.jpg.html)

And next to M'bogo, which I regret selling to him almost every day, LOL. But she has a good home.

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows036_zps3f81515f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/Bows036_zps3f81515f.jpg.html)

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Danny Rowan on January 31, 2014, 01:18:00 AM

Another of his beautiful Tips with a moose antler inlay.

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/0101141912a_zps5e97e226.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/0101141912a_zps5e97e226.jpg.html)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/0101141840a_zpsa6968c22.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/0101141840a_zpsa6968c22.jpg.html)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/0101141840_zpsd0fd2875.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/0101141840_zpsd0fd2875.jpg.html)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/0101141839d_zps76f5e0f3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/0101141839d_zps76f5e0f3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: cacciatore on January 31, 2014, 03:53:00 AM

Very nice Bows in Keith's stable,he is a real fine collector and Toxophilus!
Danny I never understood why you let MBogo go,but yes it is in a good home and put at good use.   :shaka:

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Horsey on January 31, 2014, 07:54:00 AM

Thanks for the kind post, Keith.  I am glad you are pleased. Enjoy your new Kestrel.

--Mike

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Easykeeper on January 31, 2014, 08:24:00 AM

Beautiful bows Keith...   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: KSCATTRAPR on January 31, 2014, 08:57:00 AM

Great looking bows. That Bocote is some amazing looking stuff, Mike makes one heck of a bow. I am looking forward to seeing Mike at the KBA banquet in February so I can shoot a few of his bows. I am seriously thinking about ordering another one.....

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on January 31, 2014, 09:27:00 AM

Thanks guys.  Mike told me I should let the new bow smell wear off before I order another:)

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: tarponnut on January 31, 2014, 11:01:00 AM

I've got a Mariah on order. Plan on introducing it to an Osceola turkey this spring probably a few hogs,too. These pics are killing me! Great looking bows.

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on January 31, 2014, 07:16:00 PM

What have you decided on for woods and weight for your Mariah tarponnut??

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Gator1 on January 31, 2014, 08:30:00 PM

Keith

That wenge and bocote is awesome... You helped me decide on my rer XR riser combo..

   :clapper:    :clapper:

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Thumper Dunker on January 31, 2014, 10:08:00 PM

Real nice bows.   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on January 31, 2014, 10:52:00 PM

Thanks guys.  Glad I could help, Gator:)

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Danny Rowan on February 01, 2014, 01:07:00 AM

That silver moose antler inlay on that one Tip is just awesome, you have impeccable taste my friend.
I know you have some other bows with the silver inlay work that are just as nice.

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Terry Lightle on February 01, 2014, 05:33:00 AM

Cannot go wrong with a Wild Horse Creek.

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: ghall80 on February 03, 2014, 07:49:00 PM

Love the wild horse creek buddy great looking bow.
And hey nice arrows !!!

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Robert Armstrong on February 04, 2014, 09:03:00 AM

Really nice work.

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Kyle Lancaster on February 04, 2014, 12:58:00 PM

Keith always had the nicest bows!

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: overbo on February 04, 2014, 08:30:00 PM

Love that Tip riser w/out the racing stripe

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Spurs on February 04, 2014, 09:18:00 PM

Even though I got an early look, these bows are much better on the big screen. I bet that short tip is a turkey killer!!!!

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on February 04, 2014, 09:58:00 PM

I will mail it to u when I get it back with the silver elk antler inlay and u can kill a turkey with it.

Title: Re: A new Wild Horse Creek and (redone) Schafer
Post by: steadman on February 04, 2014, 10:30:00 PM

Very nice buddy  :thumbsup: