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Title: 2-piece longbow issues?
Post by: sledge on July 14, 2012, 02:45:00 PM
it appears that bamabows and big jim use a similar joint, and 1 of them will build my next bow.

are there any drawbacks, long or short-term, to this type of bow?

i don't really NEED a takedown, but i reckon it would be handy sometimes.

joe
Title: Re: 2-piece longbow issues?
Post by: BigJim on July 14, 2012, 07:48:00 PM
I have 400+ out there and not one single failure.
I have had a riser break but it was not related to the takedown. In fact, it had been in many hands by the time it broke. No telling what happened.
I use it in every one of my personal  bows (all my personal bows are in the 80+ catgegory) and have complete confidence in it.
It is the best system out there or I would be using a different one.

Thanks, bigjim
Title: Re: 2-piece longbow issues?
Post by: centaur on July 14, 2012, 08:18:00 PM
You are gonna love it; no drawbacks that I have seen. I have one of Big Jim's takedowns, and another one on order. It is a great system that is strong and flawless.
Title: Re: 2-piece longbow issues?
Post by: JamesKerr on July 14, 2012, 08:29:00 PM
I have never seen a problem with a bow that has that style of a takedown.
Title: Re: 2-piece longbow issues?
Post by: scottfix on July 14, 2012, 09:26:00 PM
If BIGJIM says it works, then it works.
Title: Re: 2-piece longbow issues?
Post by: bulldog18 on July 14, 2012, 09:30:00 PM
Nate at Bamabows showed me his carbon sleeve system on his 102 pound bow and it was very snug coming apart. Appears to be very strong. I have to ask myself if it is worth $250 more for me. I would say not. Nate did have to raise the price of the takedown option to make it worthy for his time involved. Can't go wrong with either builder.
Title: Re: 2-piece longbow issues?
Post by: sledge on July 14, 2012, 10:14:00 PM
thanks, all.  i'm convinced.

joe
Title: Re: 2-piece longbow issues?
Post by: LONGSTYKES on July 14, 2012, 11:58:00 PM
I have 3 of Big Jims bows in the 2pc configuration. All of them have worked great for me. Don
Title: Re: 2-piece longbow issues?
Post by: Archie on July 15, 2012, 09:02:00 AM
They at great, no complaints!
Title: Re: 2-piece longbow issues?
Post by: DannyBows on July 15, 2012, 06:04:00 PM
I have experience with both bowyers. It's my favorite 2pc connection system. You'll love a 2pc from either bowyer.
Title: Re: 2-piece longbow issues?
Post by: Frenchymanny on July 15, 2012, 10:20:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by LONGSTYKES:
I have 3 of Big Jims bows in the 2pc configuration. All of them have worked great for me. Don
I have only 2 of them (for now)    :bigsmyl:  
It's a great strong system, reliable!

F-Manny
Title: Re: 2-piece longbow issues?
Post by: misfire on July 16, 2012, 09:15:00 AM
I received my Bama Hunter (2 piece) less than a month ago and have shot more arrows than I can count out of it without a single issue. It is awesome! Nate makes one heck of a bow.

I'm looking forward to making some venison with it this Fall.
Title: Re: 2-piece longbow issues?
Post by: Gil Verwey on July 16, 2012, 09:19:00 AM
I have many two piece takedowns. They are very very convenient.
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