For those who have flown with their takedowns, what's your preferred method? Pelican 1700? Skb? Bow just padded in luggage with arrows in a tube?

On one side, I like the idea of the pelican the best, purely from an indestructible standpoint, but on the other, I know that case will be treated as a firearm which adds headache / hassle to a long trip. My only fear with just putting the bow / arrows in with my luggage is the possible damage (although I do love the fact of no one knowing I have it).

Any insight is greatly appreciated!

I've flown all over, including several international trips, with a takedown with 2nd set of limbs in a soft case in the middle of luggage surrounded by clothes. Zero issues. I prefer to keep my bow low profile as well, especially flying overseas. Arrows in a tube, broadheads in a plastic box.

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Same as Ryan, bow limbs taped together in a bow sock and riser in other half in middle of duffle bag surrounded by clothes. Arrows in a tube, broadheads in a foam lined box. Binos and electronics in carry on backpack.

MTM makes a pretty small takedown case that is hard plastic.  It holds the riser, limbs and arrows and is small enough to fit in the duffel bag that holds the rest of my stuff.  Not as sturdy as a pelican, but gives a bit more protection and you don't need to pay for a second checked bag.

I have flown several times using the traveler takedown recurve case from 3 rivers. I just cut the foam so that it fits my bow. It fits perfectly in the bottom of my Pathfinder rolling duffel which has hard sides for added protection. This has worked really well for me and never given me any issues. I believe I got this suggestion from someone else on Tradgang

Bow just padded in luggage with arrows in a tube. 

For YEARS I used a Coleman Polar cooler. 2 bows ,24 arrows  boots, clothes, and whatever ever.

I drug it to ticketing and then I drug it from the baggage claim. Work like a charm. One of my friends that I hunted with would often complain that my cooler  had more frequent flyer miles than he did.