Best method to store compound bow when not in use ?

[H82MISS]

Just wanted to ask how you store/hang your compound when not using for any length of time after seasons are done. I practice year round- but when I leave for a work trip- just wondered whats best way/method to store bow. Thanks

 

[Varmint Hunter]

Personally, I back out the limb bolts and take the stress off the system. However, if you practice year-round then it wouldn't be worth the bother to go back and forth with limb tension.

 

[L2land]

I wax the string and put it in its hard case so I don't look at it and get tempted to lose arrows in the snow. I've never backed down limbs, don't really see what the benefit is. This bow is a 7 year old Hoyt and it hasn't had any issues from my approach.

 

[H82MISS]

I don't have a storage case- could I hang upright from the bow limb like you see them displayed in your local shop ?

 

[dfanonymous]

I also just wax it and stow it away. I personally don't even use a case. Just goes in a corner. But I have a designated room we in the house call "the war room" for stuff like that. For easy access.

 

[H82MISS]

I also just wax it and stow it away. I personally don't even use a case. Just goes in a corner. But I have a designated room we in the house call "the war room" for stuff like that. For easy access.

Thats what we call the "beer fridge". LOL

 

[338 dude]

I wax the string and put it in its hard case so I don't look at it and get tempted to lose arrows in the snow. I've never backed down limbs, don't really see what the benefit is. This bow is a 7 year old Hoyt and it hasn't had any issues from my approach.

Same here. I have a Hoyt carbon element don't change a thing just put it in the case.

 

[crashlanding]

Hangs from an old gun rack out with my mounts, of course it's a 1970's vintage first generation compound, very primitive by today's standards but in a pinch, it "might" work

 

[bowrunner81]

I just leave mine in the case anymore. I used to store them hung up, but not anymore

 

[L2land]

I like my stick bows more for decoration but simple wall pegs is all you need if you want it on the wall.

 

[jgleas114]

Ive got a hoyt and run the go sticks. I just put a towel under my bottom cam, leave my quiver on, hang my release on it, and leave it in my office. Its stable and easy to grab and go.

 

[Ol'Gator]

Since weather is a non-issue(FL), I shoot four to five days each week, there is no need to think about storing. Reducing poundage IMO would serve no benefit.