Most regular bows are not compact for survival and are very costly. Trying to make one in the wild takes a great deal of skill and know-how that most don't have.
The compact take-down Spectre survival bow and arrow set will be ideal for any survival hunting needs at an affordable price. Its slip in / detachable fiberglass/resin filled limbs and the PVC riser with arrow rest break down to fit compactly in its pouch. Assembly requires no tools. The light weight and compact design makes it easy to carry and store. This set will also make a perfect back-up bow for bow hunters to keep in the vehicle on hunting trips.
The compact take down Spectre survival bow model SB1 50/55# 4 arrows with field points, carrying case with shoulder strap and manual that includes bow hunting techniques, processing wild game, preserving meat without refrigeration and basic survival instructions.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
After learning the hard way why it is absolutely important NOT to dry fire a bow (= pull the bow string and let it snap WITHOUT an arrow attached) and thanks to the seller replacing two damaged limbs at no charge (even though there was a written warning in the manual which I stupidly ignored and it was my own fault that the limbs got cracks) I was able to use and test-shoot the bow this past weekend and it was real fun for me. The weight of the bow is just right - not too heavy, so it's easy for transportation but not too light either which makes it possible to get a steady aim and shot.
A little issue I noticed is the sprayed on camouflage paint easily cracks or scrapes off where the wing nuts are attaching the limbs to the grip and riser, but that's just a beauty issue and after all it's a survival bow, not a museum artifact...
Overall I'm pleased with the bow itself, the arrows that come along are good quality. The quiver has velcro to close the lid of the compartment that holds the bow segments, which is only glued on. It would be better to add some sowing stitches, since the one part of the velcro came off when opening the lid. Maybe the seller can improve that part.
The reason why I decided for this bow was also the fact that it can be detached into rather small parts and the bow doesn't need much room when disassembled into its segments. Definitely a plus for transportation, especially when on foot out in the terrain.
It was nice dealing with the seller - as I mentioned they replaced the broken limbs which got ruined due to my own fault not following the instructions/warning about dry firing the bow!
