Longbow: T/D or one-piece?

[IowaHunter]

I want a longbow for pheasant hunting.

I lean toward a T/D due to packing convenience - what's the flaw with my belief?

I'm open for opinions because I'm looking to buy a bow in the next three months.

[TxAg]

I've got a take-down. It's the bow-bolt design.

I like it for packing convenience, but, to be honest, I never break it down. Everywhere I go, I just leave it in one piece. One of these days I'll take it on a plane somewhere to hunt and then the take down will be worthwhile.


If you're buying brand new, a take down will be more expensive so that's something to consider. If you go the used route (that's what I did) the extra premium for the take down will be much lower....enough so that it was worth it to me.

[IowaHunter]

Bow-bolt is what I have in mind. Yes, I see that the cost for a new bow is more than I want to spend. My only hunting with it would be out of state in which I'd be packing onto a plane. If you know anyone selling a used one along the way - drop me a note.

[Bisch]

There is no flaw in your beliefs (as far as TD bows are concerned). I prefer 3 pc TD's.

By the way, if you need any help shooting at the pheasants I will be glad to drive all the way up there from Texas to accompany you. That has been a wish hunt for me.

Take a look at Bob Sarrels bows. He makes bow bolt and 3 pc TD bows.

https://www.sarrelsarchery.com

Take it easy,

Bisch

[Draco]

I'm with Bisch, I have three piece longbows. That way I can have my 65# limbs for big game, and for rabbits and the like I can put limbs on about the weight he shoots.

[trad"Doc"53]

Ditto on the 3 piece take down. That is just about the only way I will buy. This way you have the option of going up or down in weight to fit the circumstances at the fraction of the cost of a new bow. You can also usually buy the riser that fits and then have recurve and longbow limbs to interchange, not needing to have a different feeling riser to shoot for each one.

[Bisch]

I'm with Bisch, I have three piece longbows. That way I can have my 65# limbs for big game, and for rabbits and the like I can put limbs on about the weight he shoots.

Bob, I might have been offended by that if I did not kno0w that you are just jealous (HAHA).

Bisch

[Draco]

You still shoot through every thing and that's what counts Bisch.

[IowaHunter]

Thanks for the comments gents.

I'll be in the market for a 3-piece longbow by the sound of it. If anyone sees/knows of a reasonably priced used one, please let me know.