Author Topic: "1960 Kodiak Special" - My Birthday Bow (Read 901 times)

Winterhawk1960 · « **on:** September 01, 2010, 07:49:00 PM »

I have been looking for one of these bows for a couple years now and was offered this one down at ATAR this past July. I received it today, very promptly strung her up, checked the brace height......nocking point height and headed to a local club that I belong to to bend her limbs.

To say that I am happy with the way the bow shoots or looks would be the "understatement" of the century. I am plumb tickled pink !!!

There are a few nicks and scratches on it, but nothing to serious.....I might perhaps in the future give her a day in the spa of one of our fine bow refinishers here.......BUT.......for now, she is gonna be shot and hunted with this fall. I can shoot this bow, right out the gate as well as any bow that I have or have ever owned. I think she likes me.......and the feeling is definitely "mutual".

Here are a few pics

Winterhawk1960

Winterhawk1960 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 01, 2010, 07:52:00 PM »

A couple more.........

reddogge · « **Reply #2 on:** September 01, 2010, 08:27:00 PM »

Don't refinish it. It's in excellent condition as is. Just get some Scratch Off and polish it.

OldSkoolArcher · « **Reply #3 on:** September 01, 2010, 08:38:00 PM »

That's a beauty!!

I agree, don't refinish that one!

hootie c · « **Reply #4 on:** September 01, 2010, 08:53:00 PM »

I have one just like it,fine bow,my likes carbon express maximum 250 145grains,they fly super.Good luck this year,hope you take a good one with it.God Bless!!Joey

Winterhawk1960 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 01, 2010, 08:58:00 PM »

Thanks guys !!!!!!!

Where can I get some "scratch off"......I've never heard of it.

Winterhawk1960

Winterhawk1960 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 01, 2010, 09:00:00 PM »

hootie c,

This one REALLY likes my 35/55 Gold Tip Trads with 50 grains of brass up front and either 125 or 145 grain tips.

This thing dang near shoots itself. It will definitely see the "white-tail woods" this fall. I'm really wanting to make my first kill with it.

Winterhawk1960

doug77 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 01, 2010, 09:04:00 PM »

Don, My birthyear a '59 Kodiak Special is a sweet shooter leave it " as is " and shoot away.

doug77

reddogge · « **Reply #8 on:** September 01, 2010, 11:06:00 PM »

I got mine either in an auto parts store or Walmart. It's an automotive product.

PAPALAPIN · « **Reply #9 on:** September 01, 2010, 11:59:00 PM »

SaWeet!!!

Did it "speak to ya"

Hud · « **Reply #10 on:** September 02, 2010, 01:27:00 AM »

You really found a nice bow, almost like NIB.

Winterhawk1960 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 02, 2010, 08:36:00 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by PAPALAPIN:
SaWeet!!!

Did it "speak to ya"

Jack.....

Oh Yeah !!!!!!! It spoke very loud and clear, I think it was talking as I unwrapped it from the box. The shooting was just the "icing on the cake".

Winterhawk1960

Tom · « **Reply #12 on:** September 02, 2010, 01:57:00 PM »

Don-
That bow doesn't need refinishing-especially if it is to be a hunting bow. Keep it as is and shoot the hell out of her. Thats a pretty one for sure. you've started the trail of no return-haha!

LPN · « **Reply #13 on:** September 03, 2010, 12:03:00 AM »

Nice find,,I picked one up a couple of years ago from bearbowman 45#'s also,,one of the most smooth drawing bows I've owned and I know what you mean about shooting it well right off the bat,,again nice find and good luck with it this year,,

ishi1archer · « **Reply #14 on:** September 03, 2010, 08:03:00 AM »

Nice looking bow Don!! Your camo sleeves are on thier way

Winterhawk1960 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 03, 2010, 08:30:00 AM »

Thanks Richard

Winterhawk1960

Gray Wolf · « **Reply #16 on:** September 03, 2010, 10:47:00 PM »

Looks like it made the trip just fine.GW

Winterhawk1960 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 04, 2010, 08:45:00 PM »

Yes........Mike it arrived in excellent condition. Thank-You again for allowing me to add this one to my stable.

Winterhawk1960

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