Author Topic: Take-down options for Longbows. (Read 380 times)

postman · « **on:** May 07, 2012, 02:14:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2012, 02:39:00 PM »

I like the sleeve from Big Jim.

riverrat 2 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2012, 02:42:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 07, 2012, 03:23:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 07, 2012, 04:01:00 PM »

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

huntingarcher · « **Reply #5 on:** May 07, 2012, 04:04:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 07, 2012, 04:06:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 07, 2012, 04:13:00 PM »

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

awbowman · « **Reply #8 on:** May 07, 2012, 04:24:00 PM »

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

DannyBows · « **Reply #9 on:** May 07, 2012, 05:32:00 PM »

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

Frenchymanny · « **Reply #10 on:** May 07, 2012, 05:49:00 PM »

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

F-Manny

JamesKerr · « **Reply #11 on:** May 07, 2012, 10:00:00 PM »

I like the sleeve system over the bow bolt.

emt137 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 07, 2012, 11:12:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 08, 2012, 04:42:00 AM »

the lock it sock it by BW

saumensch · « **Reply #14 on:** May 08, 2012, 05:04:00 AM »

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 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 08, 2012, 06:55:00 AM »

We love the Bow Bolt

postman · « **Reply #16 on:** May 08, 2012, 02:21:00 PM »

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

coaster500 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 08, 2012, 05:04:00 PM »

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

Bullet proof and invisible!!!

Bowmag · « **Reply #18 on:** May 08, 2012, 05:54:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 08, 2012, 06:23:00 PM »

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

Allan


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