Is there another advantage to a takedown recurve....other than ease of travel?
I understand you can switch limbs, but I'm looking at possibly buying a pure hunting bow (wouldn't be switching them out).....and I'm considering a custom. Just didn't know if there were any real advantages over a one-piece.
Thanks.
Jeff, Ability to change limbs has come into play a couple of times for me and some buddies. Having extra limbs has saved a hunt and an entire season. A back up bow works as well, but I am not good enough to switch bow at the drop of a hat. Three examples-limb failure due to shooter error or manufacturer error.....on a bear hunt, a buddy had a limb delaminate on him. Bolted on the back up limbs and was good to go! Hunting close to home one cold morning, I fumbled around in the dark and managed to close the tailgate on my lower limb. Bow came unstrung and couldn't tel for sure if there was any real damage. Bolted the extra limbs on and went hunting (I found out later the lower limb was o.k. though!). This past summer I had to deal with pinched nerves due to some disc degeneration. Bow arm was near worthless. Thru therapy I was able to pull 45-48# (10-15# below my normal hunting weight) by hunting season. Bolted on lighter limbs and salvaged my season. Now that I am officially and older fellar, I like the lighter limbs, but I have worked back up to 53#. Just what works for me! Good Luck! Mike
Like Mike, I have also suffered injury, and was able to rehab with some borrowed lighter limbs using my familiar riser.
The increased mass weight is a plus for my shooting accuracy.
All of the above is great,,I like the extra mass,,Makes me a better shot,JB
Not only for the reasons mentioned,its handy when traviling.I hunt in other states and I just pack my bow in the suitcase with my cloths.
It sort of comes down to "why not" to me. If there is something you like better about one piece that would tip the balance.. otherwise, why not have the conveniences.
There is another reason I can think of. What if a limb got broken? A set of limbs would cost less than a whole new bow.
RESALE,
More people like TD's.
IMO the take down does offer the advantages stated, and some people do better with the extra weight in a riser. That light weight is one of the main reason shooting a light weight longbow is a little harder.
For me personally I like both, but the feel of shooting a one piece, lighter, smaller riser (usually)is better. They are also usually quieter in general to shoot in my experience. At one point I had a one piece and a take down from the same maker, the take down for a backup bow on hunts. The one piece shot and felt better, especially if I was hunting on the ground, still hunting which is my favorite.
On resale I found them about the same, generally less expensive to begin with.
Blondes, brunettes and redheads. Such tough choices to make!
I have a T/D recurve on order (Hoyt Dorado) and I "imagine" that bow to be my backup in the future. It'll also be my "traveler".
Although a "traditional" bow, I know ME. I'm gonna want a "more" traditional bow for my main hunter. Personal preference, I know, but again I know ME.
There would be no reason for me to need to break this bow down. It'll hang in my game room when not in use.
I'm inquiring to a certain co. about possibly getting one ordered. We'll see.
I'm a fledgling wheelie bow convert. I've hunted with a longbow, but I'm yet to be successful with trad tackle. I'm seriously considering making the commitment to full time trad in the fall. It'll force me to become more proficient.......and I've foreseen a day when I did this since I first touched a compound 4 yrs ago.
Thanks for all of your replies.
Sincerely,
Jeff