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Title: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: beaunaro on November 30, 2013, 03:48:00 PM
I just received my new Prarie Predator on Weds, right before Thanksgiving. I had Mike build it with the Padauk in the riser and black limbs.

It arrived in great shape, and fast too...it hadn't been that long since I ordered it.

It's light as a feather. I asked for 54# @ 28". He hit the weight perfect. He suggested that for my 27" draw, I would like a 57" longbow and he was right again.

I nocked it at 1/2" high, braced it at 7" and shot it, only to discover that in my haste, I forgot to add the yarn ball string silencers that I had bought from Big Jim at Comptons. OK...now she's quiet as a mouse.

I don't know what this man does, but can he build a sweet shooting bow...and at a really sweet price.

It doesn't seem to care what arrows I feed it, just the point of impact is higher or lower per the weight difference. Smooth draw, quiet, and fast.

If you are looking for a lightweight, inexpensive shooting machine for yourself or spouse, or child, give Mike a call.

I like it!!!
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: RecurveRookie on November 30, 2013, 06:34:00 PM
Sounds like a nice bow.  Mike is really good.
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: njloco on November 30, 2013, 08:01:00 PM
:dunno:  Well ! ?, where are the pictures ???????
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: TSHOOTER on November 30, 2013, 09:15:00 PM
Spent the afternoon stump shooting with my prairie predator.  Great shooting bow.  I want to see pictures too   :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: Lineman72 on November 30, 2013, 09:26:00 PM
Ditto!   :campfire:
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: Mike Mecredy on December 01, 2013, 11:46:00 AM
Thanks for the props Irv.
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: JAG on December 01, 2013, 01:37:00 PM
None better than Mike!
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: beaunaro on December 01, 2013, 05:08:00 PM
This might be a good excuse to try to post pics.
I have loaded the Photobucket app to my cell phone  and found a way to transfer pics from it to my PC with WIFI. Need to try to finish this and get some pics on here.
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: Prairie Drifter on December 01, 2013, 05:38:00 PM
Mike's bows are top notch. That's why I have so many,LOL .
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: katie on December 03, 2013, 12:09:00 PM
Nice, but we need pics  ;)
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: tarponnut on December 03, 2013, 02:29:00 PM
That should be a great bow for blinds Irv! Glad you like it.
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: long time archer on December 03, 2013, 03:23:00 PM
Had Mike build me a pink recurve....umm-m-m-m...that should read I had Mile build a pink reurve for my grand daughter...not me!Anyway, he dyed a chunk of maple pink and produced a wonderful youth bow which she is still shooting three years later. Good guy!
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: wildwood on December 03, 2013, 05:14:00 PM
I like mine, haven't bloodied it yet but came close last spring on a couple of gobblers. 1st year I exclusively turkey hunted with a bow. probably do it again this year.
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on December 03, 2013, 08:14:00 PM
Hey Irv,

Sounds like a great bow. Can't wait to see it!
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: red axe on January 29, 2014, 10:16:00 AM
I've got a mountaineer in the making as we speak! As soon as I get it i'll post a review with pics as well...Can't wait, I will say just talking with him has already been a pleasant experience. He really does seem like a stand up guy eh?
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: Sean B on January 29, 2014, 10:23:00 AM
Come on Irv, What are you waiting for,lets see some pics!!!! any blood on it yet???
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: johnnyk71 on January 29, 2014, 12:13:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: sveltri on January 29, 2014, 05:51:00 PM
Just ordered my first Mad Dog yesterday.  60" recurve, although the wait isn't bad I'm not sure how I'm gonna get through it.
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: Roadkill on January 29, 2014, 11:43:00 PM
Mine was built when a shoulder issue forced me down in poundage.  shooter for sure.  Light to the hand and so well make.  Probably best bang for the buck
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: johnnyk71 on January 30, 2014, 12:19:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by sveltri:
Just ordered my first Mad Dog yesterday.  60" recurve, although the wait isn't bad I'm not sure how I'm gonna get through it.
what wood(s) did you go with? and glass?
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: Bazooka Joe on January 30, 2014, 12:48:00 PM
Just ordered a Prairie Predator yesterday for small game and 3D because of all the positive comments on here.  Great guy to talk to and deal with.  

Will be 57" @ 37-38's @ 27" with black glass and green diamond wood with stripe down the riser.

I'll post pictures in a couple of months.
Rick
Title: Re: Hey Mad Dog Fans...
Post by: sveltri on January 30, 2014, 02:46:00 PM
Curly Maple riser, clear glass and Black Limba veneers.