I was talking to a guy the other nite about td systems for longbow. I had seena system where the bow was cut in 2 pieces at a 45 angle diagonally along the riser and then bolted back together. Does anyone remember what this system is called or who makes it? I have looked bit can't find it. Steve
Chek-Mate Archery used to use this system on there RD longbows.Not sure what it was called but was really effective.Steve at Cascade archery may know more about it.
I think Thunderhorn once made a 2-piece like that. Pretty sure they discontinued making a 2-piece some time ago.
Jeff Massie made his take down Longhorns with a dimilar system. He added a set screw on the side to lock in place.
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Maybe this is what you're thinking of?
http://www.centaurarchery.com/takedown.htm
You might be thinking of a Stotler bow. It's takedown riser is sawn at an angle and twice bolted back to belly. They have a website. Thunderhorn archery cuts its 2-piece such that the bolts run from side to side through the riser. They have a website as well.
I like that centar system that is cool
I seem to remember years ago there was a takedown longbow (I think in the old selway ads in TBM) hat was cut on a 45 with two bolts from the belly side of handle.....I remember that had a real pronounced pistol grip with finger indexing on the back....
but thats all I got...
I have a neighbor that has a 2 piece Centaur...one of the coolest takedown setups I've seen. I prefer a 3 piece myself though, just due to smaller pieces for a more compact package in transit.
I think the Stotler bow is what you are thinking of. Thanks for reminding me Jerry.
ChuckC
Wow, trying to find a picture, I found a site called archery history (google it). They have a ton of pix of really neat older bows and arrows and other archery related gear. Some would surprise most of the younger crowd who never saw built-in overdraws, off set handles, shoot thru handles, folding bows etc before the rise of compounds.
ChuckC
Hmm do a search on the Groves Magnum II two piece takedown system.
ChuckC
Yes on the Thunderhorn.
How about the old Ben Pearson knuckle take downs they were solid .
How about the old Ben Pearson knuckle take downs they were solid .
QuoteOriginally posted by Orion:
You might be thinking of a Stotler bow. It's takedown riser is sawn at an angle and twice bolted back to belly. They have a website. Thunderhorn archery cuts its 2-piece such that the bolts run from side to side through the riser. They have a website as well.
Yep Stotler.......I always wanted one.....try to find a used one in a lower poundage.....good luck!!
Hickstick, you are remembering a bow system that a guy named Red Chavez was using on his bows. I think Gordy at Selway used the same system for the bow he was making/having made.
Thanks for all. The replies! Of the ones mentioned,the Centaur is tge closest to what I am describing, the one I am picturing is cut like the centaur but instead of the cut running straight through the riser it was cut on a diagonal 45 where tge riser was thick on top of the cut and faded to thin on the other. Then the opposite side of the handle was the reverse. Maybe I am crazy and it was all a dream? Lol thanks again Steve
I am pretty sure that is how a Chek-Mate I have seen was done
DDave
The Selway bows used to incorporate that system Steve. It worked okay but was not the best system out there by any means.
thanks Ramin...thats it! I remember Red Chavez from the old Instinctive Archer Mag...
Thanks jim, I knew I saw it somewhere but I couldn't remember where? That must be what I was picturing in my mind
Steve,
Duane Jessop from Thunderhorn made a takedown that you described. I'm not sure if he is still making that takedown since he went to a 3 piece. Someone had it at a tournament in Hawaii and I had a chance to shoot it. It shot great and had a stipple grip. If I remembered correctly it had 2 bolts and it was cut at an extreme angle.
George