contacted Mike a few weeks ago, went with his recommendations for a Zebra wood riser, elm limbs and that cool old school green glass. Put an adjustable nock set and went to 15 yards and let her rip. Shots 1&2, 3&4 respectively.
Nice craftsmanship, great shooter. Dropped down to 45lbs. I like her so far!
Thanks Mike!
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Mike's bows shoot really sweet! Outstanding. .. Good thing you did two strings of two arrows! Otherwise it could get expensive!
Good luck, shoot straight and God bless,
Rodd
That is one sweet looking bow!
Very nice,and that's some good shooting to.
Mike makes some nice bows!
I just picked up a 41 lb bow and it is a nice shooter. Thinking I may order another a bit heavier. Feels good in the hand too.. Nice shooting there.
Gorgeous bow.
Can you do me a favor and post some more pics of the grip. A pic of the belly side of it and that thumb locator .
Thanks
That's really classy looking, great wood and glass combo!
-Jay
Mike's bows flat out perform. What length did you get ?
Nice looking Bow!
Brianlocal3, here ya go
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SOR, I first want to compliment you on an excellent looking bow and some good shooting!
But I must ask why did you have to post this?
I have a Prairie Predator ordered from Mike and have been like a kid at Christmas waiting for it. In fact, I emailed Mike today and actually apologized for being a pest. :)
Your photos only make me more anxious! :)
My only concern is that once I receive this first bow, I will be tempted to place another order for my second!
I haven't shot his bows but they appear highly regarded, look VERY nice, and Mike was a super guy when I called to speak with him.
I will post pics of mine when I receive it.
Basstar, you're going to love it. I never shot his bows until this one. I ordered it "sight unseen" so to speak. But his bows have a great reputation, I did a lot of research and sent several questions to owners.
I sent the whole payment and really had forgot about it....then there was this long package that showed up.
As far as being tempted on a second bow....go for it...I am looking already at another one of his ;)
Congrats on your new stick!
Bisch
Love me some zebra wood! Neet little bow!!
WOW beautiful..... I am hoping to order one soon....... I have been thinking about the green glass now I am sold on the green glass..... I think I want a darker walnut or something for the riser. But man I am envious of your beautiful new bow.
SOR, my story is very similar to yours.
I saw Mike being recommended a couple of times, checked out his site, did a bit more online research, and gave him a call.
He asked a few particulars and seemed like a real straight up guy so I asked him to build my bow.
I sent in the full payment and with the exception of sending him a couple of emails, I am just waiting patiently.....well perhaps impatiently! :)
Pics posted here upon arrival.
Thanks for the pics!!
Beautiful. I would love to order three Prairie Predators. A 62" for myself around 45-50#, A 58" for my son around 30-35#, and a 58" for my daughter around 20-25#. And the awesome thing is, I could get all three for the price of just one of most customs on the market.
Probably not a finer bow for the price.
Thanks for the props, you all are too kind.
I absolutely love the looks of your bow,I'm really thinking of biting the bullet on a 60 incher around 52#. The Canadian dollar just sucks right now and Canada customs kicks the heck out of us for duty,but what the heck.LOL
Does anyone know if that zebra wood darken some with time? Thanks
Really liking the looks of your bow!!
QuoteOriginally posted by Car54:
Does anyone know if that zebra wood darken some with time? Thanks
Really liking the looks of your bow!!
Zebrawood won't change much, if any at all with time. Here's my zebrawood Ben Pearson that was built in the mid '60s.
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Mike is one of the good guys in our Trad world.
Great shootin'!
Beautiful bow! I see that the string silencers even match the green glass, now that's attention to detail. Fine shooting too. Congrats!
Beautiful bow congrats. And for the price that's amazing! I just wish it came longer than 62", I'm afraid thats a little on the short side for us long draws. Good choice on the zebra wood riser and green glass love the looks
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thanks for the good comments on this bow. she is going to go to the woods with me for the next 21 days. hope we score ;)
Nice videos
I like it when someone sets them up so we can hear the bow and see it shoot!
Thanks
The bow is a beauty and looks like a shooter, too. Got some inspiration from your wheeled 3D target set-up.
I liked the look of this bow with the Zebra wood riser and green glass I ordered one today myself. I had ordered a new Omega Original (50@28,62") from Kegan McCabe this Christmas and its a speed demon, and now I will get a Prairie Predator from Mike too.
Nice looking bow :thumbsup:
VERY nice. I cannot wait to purchase a longbow from Mike, sometime this year!
She's a beaut!
Thanks for sharing.
I currently have a bow on order, and the wait is killing me!
Just ordered my 2nd Prairie Predator. Absolutely love my first one, and had to have another of different woods, length, and draw weight. 6 more weeks!
Double post... :(
Shot the Prairie Predator today. She is a great little shooter!
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