Opinions on takedown longbows

[thump]

Ive been searching for a used Toelke whip t/d and not having any luck. for those of you that have a take down, how often do you use that function? I don't think that will ever really need it, but it would be cool to have.

[Son of Rooster]

would like to try one....watching this with intrest

[Caughtandhobble]

The takedown bows are very nice to have, I love my PLX's... How often to I take it down, well almost never. If life ever finds me back in the middle of the San Juan Mountains I can see where the T/D function would very useful on the long horseback ride in. The two piece T/D fits nicely into a back quiver.

[tom cunningham]

Also keep in mind the added 3 piece riser mass that some people like about them. Aside from the good looks of a one piece the 2 or 3 piece TD makes a lot of sense...Tom.

[flinthead]

Like Tom said, always liked and needed the weight of the 3 piece longbows. Always shot them better wheather they were Morrisons, Hummingbirds, or others.  Thanks, Roy

[Wheels2]

I bought one from a friend that needed cash.  It is a two piece Peregrine (50's style).  Not really for me but the riser is hinged and fold up neatly.
I guess I should just sell it but I keep thinking that I might start to like them.

[neargeezer]

I use mine when I go on somewhere with my wife that I might be able to shoot. Makes for no fuss packing.

I also use mine when I go hunting more than an hour from home for a backup bow. Again, twist the bow bolt apart and tuck away in the cab where no one can see it.

[dhermon85]

Great for travel.

[akbowbender]

I have a 70" NM Classic with a connexion hinge that I bought from neargeezer. It fits nicely in my Badlands Terraglide roller suitcase. Nice to have a td for travelling, especially a long longbow like this one!

[Michael Pfander]

The first 2 bulls I killed were with a Stotler 3-piece.  I backpacked into a wilderness area for both of them.  I don't hunt on the pack in.  A take down makes for easier plane travel and less bulk.
MAP

[WESTBROOK]

Probably handy on occasion but if you fly it is a must have.

[BOWMARKS]

I have a Hoots and a Shrew CH both with a bow bolt take down system that I have never used the take down but do like them both for the extra mass weight they give to the bow.

[Machino]

I was hesitant to get one (Toelke T/D), but did a few years ago in case I got a miracle tag or was deep in the bush.  I managed to get into both this year and it was so nice to take it apart and strap it to my back.  I got it the same specs as my one piece so I can shoot both without having to "readjust" to the bow so to speak.  

I would say think of what woods you want on the bow and when the time is right tell dan what you want.

Also, like geezer said, it makes traveling and shooting very easy as well.  I got the short Trad Only 3 rivers case and I can have my bow and a dozen arrows anywhere I travel.

[V I Archer]

I have a cari-bow featherhorn on order for goat and sheep hunting.  I wanted a takedown that did not show it was a takedown when assembled and also one that was tool free.  I should have it early next year.

[longbow fanatic 1]

I have a Toelke Lynx and love it. I purchased 3 PC bows for the flexibility they offer in travel. If and when I choose to fly and hunt, I have the bows to do it. Typically I hunt with a one piece and use my 3 piece to target shoot, shooting at 3-d's and maybe turkey hunting this spring. When I do shoot my T/Ds, I always take then apart and put them back in the case when I'm done. If I were to hunt with them, I would leave them assembled during the season.

[thump]

Thanks for the replies . I guess I can hold out a little longer.

[Archie]

Another vote here for holding out for the TD.  The take-down capability has been very useful to me.

[DaveT1963]

I shoot a thunderhorn 3 piece and love it.  I do feel the added weight helps and when traveling it is so nice.  Most days It stays assembled but when I jump on a plane.....

[MnFn]

I like my takedown for backpacking in, not only for flying.
I currently have two takedowns, but I have a couple of very shootable one piece bows as well.

Currently I am whitetail hunting with a one piece.  No real reason, just a whim I guess.

[Pointer]

I use a 3 piece Schaeffer TD longbow. I dont take it apart unless I'm traveling