4 Bow Cases to Hone Your Talent
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Protect your bow while you hone your talent with a bow case. These cases are designed to keep your bow safe while you travel and are made from durable materials.
Roto molded of high-density polyethylene for strength and durability. Features bunk-bed style convoluted foam to accommodate two bows with the quiver removed or a rifle and bow combination. Meets military standards with a gasketed seal and pressure equalization valve.
Take-Down
The takedown bow design disassembles into limbs and a riser for easy transport. This allows the archer to travel with a shorter case and frees up space for other equipment such as rifles for self defense. The bow is still easily assembled when needed for use.
Ease of maintenance is also a big factor. Traditional recurve and longbows typically require special tools and jigs to restring and maintain, which is not ideal in a SHTF situation. Takedown bows usually only require a few tools at the most and can be easily maintained in a survival or bugout situation.
Another issue with takedown bows is that they generally only account for one poundage, which means you will need to carry spare limbs around if you have different poundage needs. This is not a big problem for modern composite limbs mounted on aluminum risers like those used on SAS survival bows, however. It is a much bigger issue with traditional recurves and longbows that use cutout limbs to reduce stacking.
One-Piece
A one-piece bow offers performance, power and versatility. It can be used for target practice, hunting or archery competitions. It is available in a variety of models and materials. Some are made from wood, while others are crafted from aluminum or carbon fiber. Some also have stabilizers and sights. In addition to their impressive specifications, these bows come in a range of colors that make them stand out from the rest.
It has limbs that are formed by painting strips of fiberglass or carbon fiber cloth on a mould, and then painted with resin. This has the advantage of reducing manufacturing costs. It also produces a very smooth and accurate shot. However, it has a significant drawback in that the limbs increase the bow’s overall mass, and consequently reduce its efficiency and hand shock.
This is a great case for the money, and is ideal for those looking to get into the sport of archery. The only downside is that some of the reviews on Amazon are skewed by newcomers to the sport, who have no frame of reference.
Recurve
Designed for takedown recurve bows, this small bag is the ideal way to safely transport your equipment into the field. It features thick foam padding on all sides to protect the riser and limbs from knocks, bumps and drops. It can store bows up to 68″ and comes with a pocket for accessories such as a tab or armguard.
A recurve bow has tips that curve away from the archer when unstrung, similar to the shape of a C. This shape allows the bow to be shorter than a straight-limbed bow of equal power while storing and delivering the same amount of energy to the arrow.
The materials in a recurve bow must withstand these stresses, store the energy, and rapidly give back that energy efficiently as the limbs unwind during draw. These basic principles were understood in antiquity, and it is no surprise that many of the ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian self-bows were recurved.
Compound
Ideal for compound bows up to 40 inches axle-to-axle, this padded soft case has a large main compartment for storing your bow and protective sleeves on each end to hold cams. External pockets store a quiver, arrow box, arrows, and personal items, and the top and front carry handles are convenient for transporting. The Everest 44 Trolley case is perfect for those who travel frequently and endure airport rigours; the padded partition safeguards two bows, held by velcro and fixed straps, and the durable 1680D heavy-duty fabric with rubber piping ensures long-lasting use. Also features zippered arrow pocket. Available in black or camo.