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Neohighlander · 02-25-2018, 08:37 AM

So I’m wanting to make some takedown arrows for emergency purposes. I’ve seen 2 and 3 piece takedown arrows. 2 seems easier...but longer pieces for transport. 3 are easier to transport, but to me seem less stable (due to the 2 joints). My question is: which is better/worse for arrow flight? Some people have mentioned 3 piece takedown arrows retain the FOC better...but I’d like some hard evidence/experience to back it up. I’ll be shooting a 40 lb longbow.

Low Fence · 02-26-2018, 07:40 AM

Your going to build an arrow so incapable of accuracy that foc isn't even an equation to throw in the discussion

I wouldn't build or shoot one,.... but few joints the better..... but this is novelty at best so build whatever fits in "the bag"

Neohighlander · 02-26-2018, 08:42 PM

Yeah, I’m not going to be using them for everyday purposes, just to have at the ready for portability should I need it, but I’d still want them to be as accurate as possible in a hunting scenario, especially for smaller game

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Neohighlander · 02-26-2018, 08:43 PM

If they’re completely useless, or completely inaccurate, why are they sold as takedown arrows?

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Low Fence · 02-27-2018, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Neohighlander

If they’re completely useless, or completely inaccurate, why are they sold as takedown arrows?

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There are 100000000000 useless items that sell. By the time you put a broadhead on an arrow with 2-3 different spines with a straight tolerance of .... a bunch. You will have sub 10 yard at best with safety issues as well.

A crown royal bag full of rocks would honestly be better if this is a "survival situation "

Stoof · 02-27-2018, 09:32 AM

Build a few and shoot them. That is the only way to find out. Just like building a good arrow for a typical set up.

Rat · 02-27-2018, 05:51 PM

What are you packing them in that they need to be so short? My 28 inch arrows carry fine on my pack or in a tube for truck conveyance.

But get some of each and see what they do; I doubt you will get an answer to this on this site, or any real bowhunting site for that matter. As survival site may be a better place to get this information.

Radar · 02-27-2018, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Fence

There are 100000000000 useless items that sell. By the time you put a broadhead on an arrow with 2-3 different spines with a straight tolerance of .... a bunch. You will have sub 10 yard at best with safety issues as well.

A crown royal bag full of rocks would honestly be better if this is a "survival situation "

02-25-2018, 08:37 AM	#1
Neohighlander Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dallas Hunt In: Anywhere	Takedown Arrows - 2 or 3 piece? So I’m wanting to make some takedown arrows for emergency purposes. I’ve seen 2 and 3 piece takedown arrows. 2 seems easier...but longer pieces for transport. 3 are easier to transport, but to me seem less stable (due to the 2 joints). My question is: which is better/worse for arrow flight? Some people have mentioned 3 piece takedown arrows retain the FOC better...but I’d like some hard evidence/experience to back it up. I’ll be shooting a 40 lb longbow.

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02-26-2018, 07:40 AM	#2
Low Fence Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Quitman, Tx.	Your going to build an arrow so incapable of accuracy that foc isn't even an equation to throw in the discussion I wouldn't build or shoot one,.... but few joints the better..... but this is novelty at best so build whatever fits in "the bag"

02-26-2018, 08:42 PM	#3
Neohighlander Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dallas Hunt In: Anywhere	Yeah, I’m not going to be using them for everyday purposes, just to have at the ready for portability should I need it, but I’d still want them to be as accurate as possible in a hunting scenario, especially for smaller game Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-26-2018, 08:43 PM	#4
Neohighlander Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dallas Hunt In: Anywhere	If they’re completely useless, or completely inaccurate, why are they sold as takedown arrows? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-27-2018, 09:32 AM	#6
Stoof Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Souther Austin Hunt In: Will work for hunts.	Build a few and shoot them. That is the only way to find out. Just like building a good arrow for a typical set up.

02-27-2018, 05:51 PM	#7
Rat Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bertram	What are you packing them in that they need to be so short? My 28 inch arrows carry fine on my pack or in a tube for truck conveyance. But get some of each and see what they do; I doubt you will get an answer to this on this site, or any real bowhunting site for that matter. As survival site may be a better place to get this information.