Sleeve style take-down bows

[RonN]

I am considering the purchase of a "NEW" bow. Specifically a 62" Fox Breed. Since you can not get a one piece bow into most new cars if you have a passenger.. I am thinking on their take-down model, which uses a sleeve.
My question is, how well does this style of take-down system work. Do they remain tight and well aligned?
Thanks,
Ron

[Orion]

The sleeve is my favorite for a two-piece td longbow. Tight fitting.  Doesn't move and the bow stays together when unstrung.

[BAK]

Had that system on a Saxon Mongoose.  It worked so well I thought I'd been sent a one piece until I called Randy and he had to explain how to get it apart.  Honest, I felt so stupid.

[RonN]

Does the sleeve take-down system hold up over time?

[sore fingers]

I've shot several takedown breeds and the sleeve system is great. Fits tight and gives it just the right amount of weight in the riser. I had a 62" one piece and really liked it. Sold it. But plan on buying a 58" takedown. Great bow for tight spots.

[alex321]

I am shooting a take-down Bickerstaffe bow.  It uses metal and is very solid, but is new.  We shall see how it holds out over time.  I think one small problem with a metal sleeve is the size of the grip.  It is very round in comparison to his normal longbow grip.

There are alternatives to metal, which i believe allow you to have almost any style of grip.  

Cheers
Alex

[ozzy1977]

Great northern jack knife

[AlanF]

Ron,

I have takedowns with the Bow Bolt, Connection Hinge, and steel/brass sleeve.  The one I have most confidence in is the sleeve.  It is not the easiest to take apart but it not too difficult either.  I've owned mine since 2010 and I've had no issues with noise or movement.  Can't imagine you will be disappointed with a sleeve takedown if done correctly which Fox bows will do.

[KenH]

Sleeve takedown are the only kind I build.  The system is simple, easy to work with, sturdy as the day is long, and 'keeps on tickin'.  Yes they last over time, as long as te owner doesn't get stupid and slam the open tube end in a car door!

[JRY309]

I had an older Harrison Black Wolf,the sleeve T/D was tight and slick.The bow was fairly heavy at 67#@28,it was tight and slide apart just fine.A solid system!

[wingnut]

We have built bows in the past with different TD systems.  By far the most reliable is the sleeve.  Never had one fail and if fitted properly they are slick and tight.

Mike

[Bowitis]

The Breed take TD sleeve is a GREAT choice!

[bowcrazybrad]

I picked up a Leon Stewart 2 piece sleeve bow a couple months ago . Great system but I called him about it and he said it was pretty rare . The bow is 65 inch and 60 at 27 . I really like it and the added weight in the riser is a plus in my book. Tight fit no noise hits like a ton of bricks. Awesome bow in my book.

[Steelhead]

I have had 5 or 6 brass steel sleeve TDs.
One was a Fox Breed 2 PC.I loved that bow.It had an ergonimic grip built up over the sleeve and it fit my hand well.
I really like the brass steele sleeve system.I go for the small sized sleeve personally.But it you like a larger grip the large size may fit you better.
I usually use a little bit of wax on the male part of that design.
The brass steel sleeve will add a little bit of mass weight to the riser and take out some handshock IMO.

[David Mitchell]

Like the rest above, I have been extremely pleased with my Hill TD Owl using the sleeve.  Fits tight, is quiet, adds a nice amount of weight to a longbow for a bit of added stability, and it is one of the most time-proven systems on the market.