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Offline quail

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Oh what a feeling........
« on: October 29, 2015, 11:20:00 PM »
Hard to articulate my thoughts from this evening. Been playing around building bows for a few years now, but always went back to my "professional" built rig for hunting. I committed this year to hunting with one of "mine" which is actually a Kenny M design 62". First opportunity came tonight and I was fortunate in making a good clean shot. Watched her fall in sight in a matter of seconds. My first trad kill 25 years ago was a rush, and each one since has been special in their own way. Not to diminish any of those experiences, but there is something special about taking one with a bow you built. My wife just looks at me and nods, so I just had to share with some of you who I know will understand. Thanks to everyone here for the knowledge you all share freely, the encouragement you give and for listening!

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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2015, 11:43:00 PM »
You're right- it is special to have success with a bow you made! Congratulations.

Offline BrushWolf

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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2015, 11:58:00 PM »
Congrats. I have been hunting with bows I've made for 15 years now. You are right there is something special about it..   :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2015, 04:16:00 AM »
Congrats,  ya have any pictures?

Offline Pago

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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2015, 04:22:00 AM »
The dream, congratulations.
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Offline wcdurand

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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2015, 06:37:00 AM »
I get that from my wife as well. Congrats it is a awesome feeling having success with your own bow!

Offline quail

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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2015, 09:30:00 AM »
Sorry Roy, no pics. Only had my I phone last night and it was dark when I tried to take some. What I have can be seen on my phone, but are too blurry to see much here.

Offline bow loving man

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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2015, 02:02:00 PM »
Congrats! I know the feeling, a friend of mine killed a buck this year with a bow I built him!! It's exciting....
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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2015, 03:35:00 PM »
:bigsmyl:     :clapper:
Stay sharp, Kenny.

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Offline bowberry

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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2015, 04:29:00 PM »
great job. congrats
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Offline takefive

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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #10 on: October 30, 2015, 10:06:00 PM »
That has to be a great feeling.  Congrats!
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Offline mwosborn

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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #11 on: October 30, 2015, 10:14:00 PM »
Your right - a special feeling.    :thumbsup:
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Offline Crittergetter

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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #12 on: October 30, 2015, 10:41:00 PM »
I know what you mean. Ain't nothing like it!
Congratulations!
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Offline DVSHUNTER

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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2015, 12:49:00 PM »
It's a great feeling. So is taking an animal with a bow made for you from a friend. Both are great feelings.
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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2015, 08:56:00 PM »
Just had that same feeling tonite!!
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Offline quail

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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #15 on: October 31, 2015, 10:51:00 PM »
Please Kenny....tell us more!

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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #16 on: November 15, 2015, 09:51:00 AM »
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Online kennym

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Re: Oh what a feeling........
« Reply #17 on: November 15, 2015, 02:28:00 PM »
OOPS, haven't looked here at this for a bit....

 
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