Longbow preference - 3pc, 2pc, or 1pc.

[bowless]

Just curious what people prefer and why.

[duffer1565]

2 piece because I like the look and feel of a one piece with the option of taking it apart for travel .

[non-typical]

3 piece. My shooting is more consistent with the extra weight in the riser.

[njloco]

Well, for traveling I like the take down bows, I also like the extra weight that they give in the bow hand, seems to steady the shot more easily. A 1pc. is certainly more easy to carry through the woods and is just as accurate, I guess it's whatever floats your boat, you would have to try them and decide for yourself.

Good luck.

[Ulysseys]

2 pc, I like the luxury of being able to take my bow apart and hate assembling a 3 pc.  Plus, I feel like the 2 pc retains that nice simple longbow look.

[rnharris]

if i could only have one style it would be a one pcs usually only travel out my back door to hunt  

[LKH]

I've got 4 two piece and several 1's.  I prefer the 2's and of those, 2 don't weigh and more than a single.  

I travel a lot and the 1's are a pain to pack and transport.

[BWD]

One piece. I prefer a smallish grip, and have yet to feel a two piece that had a grip small/narrow enough to suit me. Besides, I normally only travel not too far from rnharris's back door to hunt.

[ron w]

Each has it's place......For longbows I like 1 or 2 pc., some like the extra mass in the riser of a 3 pc. I do not.

[Bill Turner]

I prefer two piece long bows because of the extra mass/weight in the grip area. Seems to help stabilize the bow when shooting, especially on my Howard Hill take downs. For the most part, unless I'm traveling by air,I never take my TD bows apart.Just like having the option when/if needed. With that said, I own several one piece longbows as well.  

[Joeabowhunter]

Originally posted by duffer1565:
2 piece because I like the look and feel of a one piece with the option of taking it apart for travel .

[DEAN]

1 peice as it = light in the hand

[Mike Vines]

Yes to all.  Simplicity at it finest.

[Gdpolk]

2-piece is my preference but my bow is a 1-piece.

I prefer the looks and feel of a 1-piece bow but the ability to break it down for travel is nice.  I do not like 3-piece bows because I prefer to not have all the screws and what-not to deal with.

[Flatshooter]

2 Piece for sure... easy assembly, extra mass in he handle, travels well and shoots/feels like a one piece.

[awbowman]

I have tried to convince myself soooo many times that I need a 2-piece.  I even bought one when I felt like spending money.

I have come to the conclusion that I'll shoot a 1-piece for the best in durability when hunting close to home.  I love a smallish grip.   When I travel, I think the best option is my 3-piece that I can bring an extra set of limbs in the same takedown case.

At least that's how I see it.

[Steelhead]

2 PC for a TD as I dont really like a 3 PC TD longbow aesthetically speaking.The 3 PC bows do shoot great though and give the option of multiple limbs for various purposes.

I like my small size brass/steel sleeve TDs best.You cant tell they are a T.D when asembled and they have custom grips built up and are wrapped with leather.

So they have the streamlined look of a 1 PC with some extra mass weight.

[beachbowhunter]

Originally posted by non-typical:
3 piece. My shooting is more consistent with the extra weight in the riser.

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[stalkin4elk]

Don't care for the hardware and potential lost bolts in 3 piece bows. 2 piece breaks down small enough for bikes,horse or backpacks,etc. and is quicker to assemble with no hardware. I like one piece bows when you don't need a takedown. They all shoot well.

[Will Cocke 2]

I would have said three piece(Mass Weight) but now I am looking into the extra mass of a Dark Matter one piece Centaur.