Congrats on the new bow – pics please!

What were you shooting before?

The shrew is a “very light bow” { I have owned 4, 2 are favored hunting bows, another TD on order] with a small grip. I have found {for me personally}one needs to hold a “very strong bow arm” Ie, Lock it up ! and of course – “a Perfect Release” – A bow Quiver { more weight /stability} helps. Light bows are wonderfull to carry in the Mtns* – Tough to shoot –Practice!!. Be carefull, not to push your thumb too deep – because of the small grip- [easy to grip too much to the right -twist]-allows string to hit forearm—

Scout

* one of the reasons Mr P & I like em-

Ps – Yes it is a longbow — but a Hybrid — Why I like it!!– but not a classic Longbow –

I started my longbow shooting { 1972 } with John Schults long bows { great bows from a long long time ago & a galaxy far far away–haha ——IMHO the best Of the HH Bows——

Mike– Welcome to the Shrew cult, uh, I mean club. 😀 I have owned three Classic Hunters, which are a smaller version of your Super Shrew, and one Lil Favorite recurv e. I love/d them all. I don’t know how much difference there is in the CH and SS, but if you’re still getting wrist slap you can try taking it on up to 7-3/8, which is where I keep the two I currently own. Also, those darn strings they use are among the stretching-est I’ve ever experienced–to the point I threw all mine away and replaced them with SBD–and it takes a LOT of arrows to stretch one out. So I recommend checking brace height every time you go out to shoot. I second Scout on the solid bow arm. I use a very light grip on these little bows and find that the thumb notch makes it easy to attain the same grip every time. I still enjoy shooting other bows (I also own a Bear K-Mag, though it’s for sale) and am happily aware that there are a great many great trad bows out there today. But for me, the Shrew has been my go-to hunting bow since the first time I shot my first one, several years ago now. I predict you’ll come to love it. 😉 PS: Enlarge the picture on the left and note the bow lying across the bull. Little bows, big punch.

Mike –

To Echo David – my 2 fave shrews currently are 54″ 56-+lbs at 27″ Brace Height 7 3/8, I check brace height every time I string up and adjust if Nec—–I really like the grip and find it an easy Index for deflection–great bows, fun to shoot!

Scout

Hey All, I am jumping into this thread as I too am in receipts of a 54″ Classic Hunter. I just built a couple of dozen arrows so I can get out shooting. I’d like to carry it with me this season, and want to know what any of you are using for a quiver. I’ve read that the Kanati Slim Jim and the Eagle’s Flight are two options. Any others with good results?

I like to carry a minimum of three two-blade arrows and its always nice to have a couple of judo’s on-hand as well for Grouse…

Any help is appreciated.

I own only one bow quiver, which I switch among all my bows as needed. It’s a little Kanati 4-arrow model that I got back when Shrew was selling them in their on-line catalog. Best bow quiver I’ve ever owned with two exceptions: the foam insert seems inferior and wears out really quickly (I solved that problem by getting a replacement foam from Thunderhorn, whose small quivers are the same size as the Kanati (and Thunderhorn also makes excellent bow quivers) … and one of the rubber straps broke the first season of use and when I contacted Kanati about a replacement I didn’t feel they were very sympathetic (should have provided a free replacement but I had to pay). But what keeps me using it is the small size, good looks, and mostly the very efficient strap-on system that beats any others I’ve tried for ease of use, rock-solid mounting, and silence in action.

GM –

I have the Eagles Flight quiver on my Shrews [ both 54″ ]and I use the Larger cap [ Jumbo i think ] as I am currently using tuffheads – a long BH. I am very satisfied with this model for my needs–

Scout

PS If you decide to go this route—get the model without the brace { totem}, or request the brace made to the short distance of the shrew riser which eagle will do. I have one of each – both work fine – had them [use em hunting /shoot daily]2yrs now -no breakage /repair

Eagles Flight has a new quiver that is designed for 2 blade heads. It holds 4 arrows and lays flat against the bow. I tried the kinati 2 blade quiver that holds 3 arrows also.

Both quivers are good. But I think I prefer the Eagles Flight one more. It has a lot less metal on it, and it is a bit lighter.

I had all but given up on a bow quiver that wouldn’t mess with my shooting. But I found that both of these quivers will enhance the balance of the bow as compared to wider quivers designed for 3 and 4 blade heads. Reason being – it sits so close to the bow, and is set behind the riser.

You can hold be bow by the string (as to carry through the field) and it won’t bang into your leg. It hangs almost strait down.

If you call Don to talk about his EF quiver, tell him you want the flat arrow gripper, not the round one. If he acts surprised and asks you where you heard about it, don’t use my name 😯

Steve, do you have a link for Eagle Flight, and does their online catalog show the flat quiver you speak of?

Steve –

Sounds like my Favorite Bow Quiver just got better [own 3]

My only quibble* with the older style, was the need for a leaner/longer Hood to accomadate BHs like the Tuffhead. Sounds like that is solved. Looks like I will be ordering another Eagles Flight —

Thanks Steve for the “heads up”

Scout

* every thing else about this quiver is topnotch and works great for me – and truthfully the old model worked fine.

David Petersen wrote: Steve, do you have a link for Eagle Flight, and does their online catalog show the flat quiver you speak of?

Dave –

Here’s the link for Eagle’s Flight but I don’t see the new quiver that Steve mentions on there yet:

http://www.eaglesflightarchery.com/efa/index.html

But I would also throw in another vote for the EFA. I have two of them, and couldn’t be more pleased. They are very simple and light and stay put when strapped on.

I got out today and shot my Shrew Classic Hunter in Golden Gate Park and am very pleased. I’ve got the brace set at 7 1/8″ and was sending cedar shafts spined at 75-80 with 160gr field points attached. They weighed in at 590+gr. each.

The bow is very smooth. I have no string dampeners on it yet, and intend to use some cat whiskers. But the bow shoots quiet as is.

Thanks for all of the quiver info. I like a quiver on the bow and will try one of the ones listed above.

Ahh, such an evil-looking little beauty! I’ll bet “Brave” would give several inches of flaming red hair for one of those. 😀

I don’t recall your draw weight, but I have the identical bow at #53@28″ and it shoots well with 80-85 spine woodies (cut to 29.5″) with the Tuffhead 300 … should be easy for you to “move up” if you choose to someday. Also, FYI, with CE250 it handles almost any weight head plus heavy inserts.

Bruce –thanks for the link. I had already looked it up myself and had the same results as you. I really don’t care for the rounded arrow clips they show for their other quivers, but have no practical justification for that preference. I’d love to see a photo of the new flat 4-arrow model, and a review. Odd pricing if I’m reading the catalog right, with snakeskin quiver hoods cheaper than plain leather. On some models the stitching of the hood and the shapre are identical to the Kanati.

It’s a new model for the year and isn’t in stores yet. But he has them to sell.

If you are interested, I’m sure he would send you a picture. I’ll try to take some pictures of mine and post them here.

They can take the tuffheads I expect. It’s nice because there is no foam insert to fool with. Just leather on leather baby.

Dave, My Shrew is 60# @ 28. I have a Hawk recurve that is 55# @ 28 and wanted something a scosh heavier so that I could send those heavies at a quicker clip.

About arrows. I like the CE250’s for hunting, but wanted to get some 2317 camohunters for plinking. You mentioned inserts to add weight, which I have never used. Is this to get over that 650 gr. hump?

David Petersen wrote: … I’d love to see a photo of the new flat 4-arrow model, and a review…

As requested, sorry for the out of focus shot.

Steve, thanks for the pics.

Mac, yes, and more. A CE250 weighs about 350 if I recall. My hunting arrows range between 700-800 total and ALL that weight except the shaft is up front. So it’s to increase overall weight as well as FOC. I use 100-grain brass inserts and 75-125 steel screw-in adapters with 225-grain heads for my carbon set-ups. For wood I use a 300-grain glue-on. Fast as all my low-50s Shrew have been, I’m thinking your big boy must be a blazer.

FYI –

Just talked to Don Ward [ Eagles Flight ] and he mentioned that Ron LaClair has some of the new “Mesa” Quivers {shrew version is called the “edge”}for sale –

Ron Laclair just revamped his website and there are some great pix of the new quiver in several variations –for any one interested.

Scout

http://www.shrewbows.com should take you right to it, with plenty photos. But the price! $105 is mighty rich for my blood (anyone know what EF sells them for?). Yet I see it as my duty to tests these endless gotta-have new accessories for youse guys, which often cost me double since I have learned that popping the news to my wife over dinner and drinks out is the safest way to go about it. 😈

David Petersen wrote: Yet I see it as my duty to tests these endless gotta-have new accessories for youse guys, which often cost me double since I have learned that popping the news to my wife over dinner and drinks out is the safest way to go about it. 😈

We greatly appreciate your fine work in this capacity, Dave. 😉

Dave –

I had email & a phone conversation with Don Ward { Eagle Flight } earlier today.

new model is called the” Mesa” – basic 4arrow version is $75.00 { your choice of osage/dark Brown /Black. I went with D Brown—-

Scout

PS No rest for the Wicked —– in your R/D capacity.

I’m new to this site and having a problem connecting. Before I attempt to post photos, I wanted to see if works.

Welcome 2fletch. The magic seems to be working.