My question is: Do you take your bow apart for transportation? I have shot a takedown (Cascade) for years, and I only take it apart to change limbs... now I have a Bear, and I can see that it is much easier to take apart and re-assemble. Anyway, do you take your bow apart to carry it to a 3-D shoot or to go hunting? and if so, what kind of bow do you use?

Its rare that I take mine down. I have only when kids and dogs and me are all in the same car.

Agree with 2nocks. I've never taken mine down since I put it together. The only reason I can think of to take it down would be fear of it's breakage by children or animals in a closed space.

I think I took mine down once when I knew I wouldn't be shooting it for a long time and I wanted to be able to tuck it into a drawer.

But if I don't have a specific reason to take it apart, why would I? I can't foresee it doing a lot of damage, but if my kids saw me do it, they might decide to help me out with it... and that really COULD result in some unnecessary wear & tear...

Kinda makes you why one buys a takedown if they never plan on taking it down. 8^). Well, actually not. I suspect most people don't really take them apart too often, and you have the advantage of buying extra limbs rather than an entire bow. I only took mine down now and then, mostly to make room in the truck.

I don't take mine apart except when I travel long distance. Much easier when I am flying or the movers are packing my stuff again. Like George said I take mine apart more often to swap limbs on my BW PSA. After several hand/wrist surgeries I traded my limbs for a lighter set and kept the riser that I was use too.

Only when I fly or move cross country. I built a drawer system for my truck for tranport to local shoots and hunts.

Usually don't even take my fishing rods down, but it's fun to have the option. ;>)

Jim

If I am traveling to shoots such as Denton, and I have me and a buddy's camping stuff in the back, I put it in a hard case to protect it. DANNY

I own only one takedown recurve..

An old Herters..No bolts..Just simply uncouples once unbraced..

It's a lighter one..only 75#@30"..

I store it and travel with it in this case.. I don't keep any of my bows braced,.,Jim

I have a Hummingbird TD longbow and don't take it down except if I'm traveling. The reason I bought the TD model is for the increased mass in the riser which I think fosters better accuracy. I also just like the looks of one.

That's about the only kind of bow I will use and I take mine apart all the time. If I ever have a limb fail I can always get more limbs especially if the riser has a grip I prefer or am used to, or if I want different weights and lengths the the same applies. However I only used takedowns that are in abundance were limbs and risers are easy to find such as Black Widows or Bears.

I like to have a takedown bow and arrows along with me in an SKB case at all times...I actually bought a Chek-Mate Hunter III which was made by the same bowyer as your Cascade for just such a purpose

DDave

I have two take-downs, one I "inherited" after I had bought my own and the only reason I did buy that one so that I could buy limbs of different height and/or poundage instead of whole new one piece bows.

The only takedown bow I currently own is a 2-piece Thunderchild. I rarely take it down, unless I'm going on a road trip or something where I want it to be compact. Even though I rarely use it, it sure is nice to have the option, and I love Jims simple takedown sleeve - no tools, not tightening/loosening and you wouldn't even know it's a takedown when it's put together.

I only take it down if I'm travelling a great distance and room in the car is an issue. I also travel overseas and bring a TD with me on all trips. That's the beauty of a take down. Outside of that, I never break it down, going to the Club etc.

"The reason I bought the TD model is for the increased mass in the riser which I think fosters better accuracy."

Ditto.

I take my Bear apart everytime I want to change limb length or poundage ! Also the riser and two sets of limbs fit in a nice short case that fits right under the truck seat when going to a shoot or hunting camp.

If I need the room in the jeep I take it down.

Only when I backpack into a place.

I love mine for that reason. I took it up to my cabin a few weeks ago and broke it down and put it in a small carrying case and threw it in my back pack. It meant I could carry it safely and keep my hands free. I can also toss it in the back of the Argo too without fear that it will get damaged.

Only after it gets wet ,, sometimes I get caught in the rain ... He He ... like to dry it out ...

Black Widow and A&H; taken down after hunts, shoots etc. convenient to put in the rear compartment of my vehicle ;)

I only make one piece longbows, but thought a two piece might be nice if I was to make a PVC bow tube for my ATV and had to drive in through rough terrain. Otherwise, I don't really have much need for a take down.

When I go out of state hunting I take down my back up bow, but I usually leave the bow I will be hunting with together. If I were flying to go on a hunt I would take down both bows.

The Herters takedown I have is older..but in fine shape with two sets of limbs..One 45# and the other 75#s..

It was originally designed by Bob Barrie when he worked for Herters archery design-production.. Now I think Bob's nephew is reproducing some of the old Barrie designed bows..including the takedown..Jim

For short trips hunting or to 3D shoots, I just throw it in the back of the truck. For longer trips when space is limited and things are packed more tightly, and when I fly, I take it down and put it in a soft case. Also take it down when I go to3D shoots on my Harley.

if you like to trade bows and stuff? it is easy to find a box for a take down. cheaper on postage. i have some ilf stuff, lets me mess with tiller... ron

I don't generally break mine down unless traveling on a hunt or storage sometimes. I have a number of cases to keep take downs in and usally travel with TD's in a hard case if going to fly.

Now thats a fact how much easier it is to box and ship a TD out. LOL

I take my BW down all the time. I have the tooless knobs and it is easy cheesy to put together and take down. I made this case out of an old arrow box and I feel safer transporting it in the box especially when several of us pile in the same truck to go to shoots and our stuff is in the back.

I am going moose hunting in less than a week and have decided to take my Chek Mate as a back up bow...just put it in the case and forget about it until I need it...big advantage when carrying a lot of stuff in a small space

DDave

This thread bring up the question: If you don't take it apart, why buy a takedown bow?

I have three reasons. One is you might need to take it down for travel in the future. Second, you can get lighter or heavier limbs if needed. And third, most takedown bows are physically heavier and I like a heavier bow for stability.

I have two take down bows and though i rarely take them down. It is great when traveling or especially flying. I mainly bought the takedown bows for a trip that hopefully someday i get to do to Alaska

"My question is: Do you take your bow apart for transportation?......Anyway, do you take your bow apart to carry it to a 3-D shoot or to go hunting? and if so, what kind of bow do you use?"

Various to include sleeved handle, jack-knife handle, limb bolts, latched. Having the ability to break the bow down into a smaller and more compact package is a marvelous option to have when traveling. Even if just packing up to drive in your own vehicle, it is a handy option for packing and hauling.

The easiest system I experienced was the jack-knifed folding critter gitter I used years back. Everything stayed together and no tools were needed. Currently, I use a small sleeved handle 2-piece longbow. Very simple setup, with the only potential issue being the joint is coated with beeswax, which becomes exposed when broken down. I have a very nice roll up sleeve having pockets for the two parts to prevent the joints from being contaminated with debris. It bundles up nice and compact to make packing and hauling an easy task for any sort of travel. In my opinion, it is a positive enhancement to the bows overall performance when hunting afield, not a negative.

Thanks for the input. I guess I knew about all the other take-down systems, but hadn't thought of them in quite a while. I almost never take my Cascade apart, but I had decided to hunt with the Bear Takedown some after work a couple weeks ago. I took it apart and put it and an arrow box in the trunk of my car and noticed how handy that could be, so I had to see how many of y'all on here take yours apart regularly. Wildhog, I love the arrow case - I will have to do something like that for my bow. Matt

Today I took down my Great Northern Bushbow, wouldn't have fit in the car.

The only time I take my Titan down is for limb changes as I currently have three sets for it and will swap them over once or twice a year.

Traveling by motorcycle is really the only other reason and I don't do that a lot either.

Jack.

Take downs are like having insurance. You don't need to use it everyday, but it would suck if you did but didn't have it!

I probably travel more than most and if we are pulling our trailer, I usually don't take my bow apart...just throw it on the bed.

I am amazed at how often I am questioned on if I will convert someone's bow from one piece to two piece...won't do it for several reasons, but you know they wish they had a TD.

BigJim

Never take a take down or ILF down. I travel to 3-D shoots and hunting with the bow in a strung bow case which protects it.

I take mine down when sNeeking into private land to poach.jk

I'm glad bows are take-down models. I never thought I would slam a limb tip in the truck door and crush it. Sent the bow back to Bob Lee and he built me a new set of limbs. Was a lot cheaper than having to buy an entirely new bow. But, I only take 'em down when I travel any distance.

Stykman,

I'm still debating getting a Hummingbird long bow like yours. That is one more pretty bow!

My 2 piece I hardly ever take apart. My Bears I always take apart.

I must be different. I take mine apart all the time. I hunt 4 or 5 day's, then take it apart and drive home. If I didn't do this there would be no point in me buying a take down.

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