lookin' for a longbow hard case

[shortstroke 91]

Does anybody know of a manufacturer of a hard case for a strung longbow? I e-mailed 3 rivers about the recurve case they have and it's long enough but not wide enough. I want something that will allow around 2 dozen arrows to be stored inside as well, similar to a compund setup.

I haven't been able to find what I'm looking for on my own and now I'm lokin' for    .

[9 Mile Archer]

I always unstring my longbows, but I use a soft cloth cover and a fishing rod tube.  The arrows(w/o broadheads) can slide in around the bow for additional padding.

[PigStikker]

I was looking for one of those a while back but gave up because (in my opinion) they are too expensive for what you get and they just didn't have what I was looking for.  I am actually thinking about making one similar to the unstrung hard case Three Rivers sells.  If you don't feel like actually making one, I am sure you can search around and find someone nearby who is handy with a saw that you can give your specs/plans to and they can do the job for you for much cheaper than you can buy one.  

Matt

[Tom Leemans]

A tube takes up less space than a case for a strung bow anyway. I never travel with a strung bow, unless it's in my hand and I'm on foot.

[T-Mac]

I'm kinda new but i though the bow needs to relax when not in use. AS was suggested to me " when you rest the bow should rest" kind of thing. Unless in the woods or at a shoot my bows are always unstrung.

[McGeeM]

I would not recommend traveling with a strung bow.

You can make a travel case from PVC tubing. either cut it half length wise and attach a hinge and clips to keep it closed or put a glue on cap on one end and a removeable cap on the other.

[wifishkiller]

I was thinking the same thing.  Do they make any metal gun cases long enough.  I figure I could bring a few unstrung bows and arrows in it?

[Pete Darby]

McgeeM has a good idea or the fishing pole case.  I have a black widow longbow case which was very cheap, works well and has a nice opening system for storing your glove and bracer.

[shortstroke 91]

I just don't want to unstring my bow every time I get back to the truck and drive to the cabin (10 minute drive). I usually ride with a few folks and in the front of the truck it's too big and there's always a bunch of stuff in the back, one of my fellow archers is paralyzed from the mid-torso down and his wheel chair is rolling around back there as well. I don't really plan on traveling with the bow strung from my house I just did't want to restring it every time I get in and out of the truck.

[hormoan]

52" hard gun cases are about the longest I have every seen once in awhile 54" still to short. You best bet is have a nice wood  case made custom for it and your arrows. Having it made guarantees it will be just as you wanted. Granted thats a must have item.

                   Brent

[sidebuster]

You can make one out of PVC.  I made one with the light weight pvc of 3in. used for septic tanks.  I lined the inside with a rubber pipe insulation that fit perfect on the inside.  Cushioned the ends with foam.  One ends has a screw cap.  Then got some canvas at fabric place and made a cover for the pvc.

[6 POINT]

Black Widow sells one that telescopes for different bow lengths. I believe it was  actually originally intended as a fishing rod case.