No way am I trusting the postal system to a $1000 bow setup. Bring gramps' bow Germ; what the hell, I can't just drink the whole time I am there.
I have shipped over 30 bows via USPS and have never had any troubles with them at all. USPS is very reliable. You can insure the bows value as well. I have insured all the bows I have shipped.
Although I must say I would enjoy watching you shoot the ole' Whitetail II