Take down vs one piece bows

[Michael Guran]

I’m in the same camp as most that posted, in that I don’t care for the looks of the 3 piece bows (although I do own one and see the value in having multiple limbs).  I have a 2 piece longbow with the bolt twist system, and several with the locket-socket system, and really like the convenience of the 2 piece longbow.  I was concerned that the grips would be too bulky or the bows would feel different than a 1 piece, but happily that is not the case.

[Bill Turner]

I own both and seldom take them down, but my primary hunting bow is normally a take down for all of the reasons mentioned above. However, there is another reason I like take downs and it has nothing to do with hunting or shooting. If you ever decide to sell or trade a bow, a takedown is a lot easier to box up and ship than most modern non-take down bows. 

[bowslinger]

I currently own two 3-piece Herb Meland Pronghorn longbows and a one-piece Pronghorn.  I sold a one piece Pronghorn and plan on selling the one-piece I still own.  I like the mass of the 3-piece takedowns better.  I shoot them better than the one-piece longbows I have owned.  I have one 3-piece takedown recurve and several one-piece recurves.  I tend to like the one-piece recurves better, but they tend to be a little heavier than the one-piece long bows I have owned.  The best looking bows to me are the ones I shoot the best.  Your personal experience will dictate what is best for you.

[Wudstix]

Currently have one TD recurve, Martin MTD that is very heavy it is a converted compound.  All my other bows are one piece longbows and recurves.  All are lightweight and very shootable.  Most of my hunting is within driving distance, so TD bows are not needed.

[1Arrow1Kill]

I have both - I shoot both.  I'd recommend that you shoot bows until you find 'the one' that's most comfortable, accurate and pleases your eye.  If you don't plan on traveling longer distances to hunt/compete, there is little reason to focus on a take-down bow.  I seldom brake down my take-down bows - only for a good cleaning and lubrication now and then.  Hope ya find a sweet shooter.