Take-down options for Longbows.

[postman]

Thinking about having a two piece longbow built, which system seems to be the best, the bow-bolt, or the take-down sleeve. Thanks in advance for any info.

[Gen273]

I like the sleeve from Big Jim.

[riverrat 2]

The bow bolt is awesome. The fit is so tight and clean,you wont even realize it is a 2 piece bow when assembled.

[Lost Arra]

thanks for asking this postman
I've been wondering the same thing as I am also considering a 2 piece.

Does the grip have to be larger in diameter for the bolt system?

Which one adds more weight or are they about the same? I'm not saying a little added weight is bad.

One thing I notice is that the bow bolt will result in a seam in your grip area while the sleeve does not.

[centaur]

Big Jim's sleeve is undetectable when the bow is assembled. No added weight with that system.

[huntingarcher]

I like the sleeve,have one from Bigjim and one from Black Widow.They are both rock solid and the bows look like one-piece.

[Archie]

The Black Widow/Big Jim/ACS (others?) -style two-piece sleeve is excellent.  Easy to take apart and put together, no threads to cross, invisible,  and very strong.  I put a little wax on mine every now and then and it stays nice and tight.

[Kentucky Jeff]

Yep, I have a BW with the sleeve style and you'd never know the thing comes apart.  Shoots awesome too.

[awbowman]

I'd pick the sleeve if you don't want micarta in the handle.  The sleeve would allow a wood riser.

[DannyBows]

I love a carbon sleeve in my 2pc bows. These are by Nate at BamaBows.

[Frenchymanny]

Another vote for the Big Jim's sleeve system
I have two of his 2 pieces, perfect system

F-Manny

[JamesKerr]

I like the sleeve system over the bow bolt.

[emt137]

I've also had one of Nate Steele's (Bama Bows) carbon sleeves on a bow and it was amazing. Couldn't tell it was a takedown. The fit was super tight and the feel was as good as a one piece (near as I could tell). It's also pretty affordable comparably to the prices of other bowyers.

[frassettor]

the lock it sock it by BW

[saumensch]

I have a BigJIm TC with the locket socket System and it works flawlessly. You wont see its a TD unless aou take it apart and you wont notice any difference in feel once its strung.

That said, im waiting for a bow with a connexion hinge and am sure it will be fine also, but it will be visible on the assembled bow.

[Bow man]

We love the Bow Bolt

[postman]

Thanks to everybody for the info, just bought a take down thunderchild from Big Jim.

[coaster500]

I've got five Big Jim bows with his socket system !!!  

Bullet proof and invisible!!!

[Bowmag]

Be sure of the type of sleeve. They are not all the same. I have a Chastain Spike with a sleeve and hate it. Kind of like holding a 2x4.

[amar911]

The BowBolt is a great system, but so is the Locket Socket system. Pick either one if you like the bow it connects.

Allan