I just got ahold of an old Ben Pearson 2 pc Takedown. The pin that goes through the 2 metal sections is missing and I need to know if anybody would have one they could use a micrometer on and get me the dimensions. I have a metal shop that can make one but need an original to copy. Thanks for your help Threadkiller Darrell

Just saw your post...I have a BP takedown and can possibly get you the pin dimensions if you still need it. Let me know. Which model do you have?

Be VERY CAREFUL shooting these bows! The glue seperates at the metal...usually in the lower limb....I have 3 of these bows and none are trusty enough to string or shoot! One is really bad with seperation and another is "somewhat" seperating. JIM DOUGHERTY did a lot of Ben Pearson Advertisements...including this model # bow you have....Jim told me a long time ago---don't trust them and don't string or shoot them! He also told me IF I really wanted to shoot one---drill holes thru the riser handle and put bolts thru it! I never did for fear of having a UGLY BOW!...WELL, now I do have a ugly bow. Bought it off eBay a few weeks back---already drilled and BUTCHERED! Whoever did that sure needed some wood and metal working classes...it is gaud awfull---UGLY and Butchered. I got it for about $8.00...it's that bad!

Headhunter -

I also have two of those. They're not my regular shooters, but last time I shot one, a few weeks ago, it stayed together and shoot pretty well. And yes there are 30 years old. My guess is their life expectancy is about the same as most bows of that era, which is usually prtty good. I'm not saying not to worry, just hasn't been my experience. And honestly, I've had worse luck with the Bear Magnisium T/Ds. Not sure why dougherty says a lot of things he does, so take everything with a grain of salt, and as always, YMMV.

Viper out.

I have 2 that are seperating---and one that is Real Bad. Jim knows the bows well. Also he was the Advertiser for Ben "in the old days" on these bows. Jim has "been there & done that"! The only advise I can give is that be very careful with these takedowns and do look for ANY metal to wood seperation. If you have a "shooter", have fun and be safe. Mine are just "collector" bows. They collect dust! Out of curiosity...what is "" Y M M V ?? Thank You.

HeadH -

Your Millage May Vary. Yeah, I didn't know what it was first time I saw it either ...

My #53 Maurader (not the mercury version), was always kinda of a dog, in the old days, when I believed heavier is better, arrow wise. But then, I started using 1916's, and the old dog had new some life left in 'er. It doesn't get as much use as some of my other bows, but it's a kick too shoot. Also have a Silencer with the same T/D knuckle, again not my go-to bow, but fun every now and then. In recent years, I've developed a lot of repsect for the old Pearsons.

I remember Jim D from the old days, too. Just every now and then said something that didn't quite sit right.

Thanks, I'll keep an eye on the bows.

Viper out.

I have wondered about this also, I have a signature 65# that I bought new in or around 1971. For probably 20 years it wasnt shot, I got it out the other day and strung it up and shot it a good bit. I had camo painted it with removable paint many years ago and when strung the other day I noticed that the knuckle appears to have minutely shifted, I doubt it would be noticeable if not for the coating of paint. So it did start a train of thought as to whether or not it would be a good idea to shoot it. I had thought of the bolt idea, and if done properly and not butchered up I think it would not be noticeable. Question is whether or not I want to do it or just run it for sale as a collector hanging on the wall item. Reading this thread now makes me glad that I didnt get the mercury marauder that I was bidding on a day or so ago, I had understood that these were desirable bows, not that I am a collector, but to shoot. Now I wonder. I guess in all the years since Ben Pearson made these bows there isnt anyone around who would really know for sure if these things should be shot or not. Would be interesting to know for sure.

terry -

Unfortunately, you won't know if it's going to break until it does, or starts showing signs. Any bow showing any sign of failure should be considered suspect, until proven otherwise or repaired, Peroid.

I will say this; I have a few of the one piece Mercury bows. There are incredible shooters, best way of descirbing them is you don't feel the arrow lwaving the bow. Or more accurately. you feel it the way you would expect to feel it from a bow 2 or 3 times heavier (in mass weight).

Viper out.

I have one I picked up a few years back and even shot a whole huntet league season it. Have not see any signs of the delam occurring.

I don't shoot it any more though. Have moved on to other bows.

My father-in-law gave me a Ben Pearson take down a few years back. I shot it several times with no issue. Then, I decided I would try to turkey hunt with it. I strung it up and when I pulled it back the first time, the wood and aluminum separated in the handle.

I remember reading on the Signature model that the 7331 was better than the 7330 model. They changed glue or something? Anyway my son has the 7331 model in 51# and so far no problems. Hasn’t been shot In probably 3 - 4 yrs though.

If I did any reinforcement, it would be with wood or aluminum pins, definitely not bolts.

I still have a Signature and a Silencer i had lent them out and both were shot a lot and still look good. The pin can freeze if there isn't a bit of lube on it.

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