Primal takedown bow...60 or 50 lb

[Grooveski]

Doesn't do it for me either - for reasons already mentioned in the thread.

Also feel it's trying to find a solution to a problem that doesn't really exist. As Dwardo said a normal takedown longbow just pops together at the handle. I reckon an ILF takedown will go together nearly as quick too and even bolted limb takedowns don't exactly take long to slap together.
Once assembled I'd rather have any of those in my hand. Limb design outweighs convenience of storage for me.

Takedown recurves fit in a rucksack as well. That's a bit long looking to pack away easily so not sure it's even any better for it's advertised role(bug-out bags and the likes).

'Tis cheap though. I wondered if it'd be crazy money but $145 seems a reasonable price.

 

[HarrogateTobias]

Doesn't do it for me either - for reasons already mentioned in the thread.

Also feel it's trying to find a solution to a problem that doesn't really exist. As Dwardo said a normal takedown longbow just pops together at the handle. I reckon an ILF takedown will go together nearly as quick too and even bolted limb takedowns don't exactly take long to slap together.
Once assembled I'd rather have any of those in my hand. Limb design outweighs convenience of storage for me.

Takedown recurves fit in a rucksack as well. That's a bit long looking to pack away easily so not sure it's even any better for it's advertised role(bug-out bags and the likes).

'Tis cheap though. I wondered if it'd be crazy money but $145 seems a reasonable price.

Can anyone reccomend a good takedown bow?

 

[Grooveski]

Can anyone reccomend a good takedown bow?

Good selection here. Covers most of the usual names.
http://archery.ixpesports.nl/contents/en-uk/d1350_Take_Down.html

Hard not to recommend Samick.
http://samicksports.com/hunting_eng.html
I've tried a Deer Master, an SHT and 3 different Lightning's and all have been nice shooters for a good price.

My two takedowns are a Lightning and a Hoyt GM, both 45lb.
The GM's faster, more forgiving, easier to shoot and has a rest & pinsights.
The Samick's lighter, shorter, prettier, simpler and a third of the price of the Hoyt.

 

[Huon]

Good selection here. Covers most of the usual names.
http://archery.ixpesports.nl/contents/en-uk/d1350_Take_Down.html

Hard not to recommend Samick.
http://samicksports.com/hunting_eng.html
I've tried a Deer Master, an SHT and 3 different Lightning's and all have been nice shooters for a good price.

My two takedowns are a Lightning and a Hoyt GM, both 45lb.
The GM's faster, more forgiving, easier to shoot and has a rest & pinsights.
The Samick's lighter, shorter, prettier, simpler and a third of the price of the Hoyt.

and if you fancy rolling your own:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ9iJNuNt2M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvkFH-kD5eQ

or even this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P_KEIlGFNc

They probably don't perform as well as any of the commercial bows linked to in this thread but they are easy to make, surprisingly effective and a lot of fun.

Cheers!

Huon

 

[calgarychef]

A good take down bow or a GOOD takedown bow? I have a couple of ACS longbows and they are definitely one of the very best you can get. Cost is about $1200.00 and worth every penny if you're a serious hunter but not necessary if you just want to fling some arrows.

 

[Corso]

that primal bow looks like a rework of this one you can get on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Spectre-Compact-Take-down-Survival-Arrow/dp/B003O98OJI

 

[HarrogateTobias]

Cheers for the reply's I like the look of the samick's

 

[ateallthepies]

I'm surprised no one has invented a telescopic bow?

You get telescopic fishing rods that bend very well so a beefier version that extends from both ends and locks open could be very cool?

Steve.

 

[Corso]

A collared two piece shortbow is on my - I'll make it one day list

 

[ateallthepies]

My little grey cells have been mulling on this compact bushcraft bow idea!

I think a bow and arrow system that could be held in a small pouch is a realistic idea? The bow could be made up of fibreglass sections 200mm long with say 8 sections plus a riser making a bow of 1700mm in length. The first sections fit into recesses in the riser and the rest are held together using couplers say of Aluminium rectangular box section?

6 arrows could be also be included and be modular and made of 3 200mm sections screwed together to make a 24 inch draw? All in a 200x100x100 pouch?

The pouch bow!

Steve.

 

[Corso]

dont think you'd get the required flexibility and strengh in an 8 piece bow

something that packs as short as the 1 piece arrows I'd use would be enough for me

 

[ateallthepies]

So an Altoids tin bow doesn't interest you?.

Steve

 

[HarrogateTobias]

My little grey cells have been mulling on this compact bushcraft bow idea!

I think a bow and arrow system that could be held in a small pouch is a realistic idea? The bow could be made up of fibreglass sections 200mm long with say 8 sections plus a riser making a bow of 1700mm in length. The first sections fit into recesses in the riser and the rest are held together using couplers say of Aluminium rectangular box section?

6 arrows could be also be included and be modular and made of 3 200mm sections screwed together to make a 24 inch draw? All in a 200x100x100 pouch?

The pouch bow!

Steve.

+1 for that idea! ive seen the takedown arrows they look pretty good but very expensive! i just want a powerful, simple, cheap bow with no frills. Those PVC home jobbies are really cool!

 

[Huon]

dont think you'd get the required flexibility and strengh in an 8 piece bow

something that packs as short as the 1 piece arrows I'd use would be enough for me

Perhaps 7 piece instead? I've no idea how effective this actually is but it is an interesting idea.

[video=youtube;1P_KEIlGFNc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P_KEIlGFNc[/video]
Cheers!

Huon

 

[woof]

Interesting video. There are 2 types of plumbing pipe overhere, the thicker walled one is the more flexible, thought i'd mention that for those that fancy a go at this. Interesting that it was losing power every shot on the chronograph.

Rob

 

[Huon]

Interesting video. There are 2 types of plumbing pipe overhere, the thicker walled one is the more flexible, thought i'd mention that for those that fancy a go at this. Interesting that it was losing power every shot on the chronograph.

Rob

I'd guess that the chronograph drop was due to the bow warming up. He has some fairly old PVC bows that apparently still shoot OK.

You can also get the Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 that he uses over here. It is fairly expensive though.

Cheers!

Huon

 

[almac]

i considered buying the 60lb version, but am still undecided. bows are around $200+ in canada, so this bow might be a cheaper option to get into archery. the riser on the takedown looks very uncomfortable to hold; it is a block of aluminum, after all...