Bow quivers

[handirifle]

#6151

I need a new quiver for my recurve. First off, I have used a big name brand slide on quiver, and found it WAY to heavy. Not a fan of strapping anything on the limbs, in any way, so that eliminates some others.

I currently have one that mounts to the screws in the side of the riser, and I’d like to mount the next one on the riser as well.

Mine currently goes on the screw holes that are also used for sights etc. No sights on it, just the quiver. My quiver currently mounts the arrows in a sort of semi circular pattern, and I would like the new one to be in a straight line. A 4 arrow quiver would be about ideal (3 broadheads, 1 blunt). Mounting points near the top and bottom of the riser would also be ideal. My Mathews compound has one like I describe, but is designed specifically for it.

Oh, by the way, did I mention I want it light weight too?

Adjustable tension on the arrow grips would be nice too since my current one seems to let the carbons slip after shooting a couple arrows ( I practice with a full quiver, often)

Any suggestions? If parts are available, I am not opposed to building my own, I kinda enjoy that more anyway.

[wahoo]

#48249

I hate things mounted to my bow. I use a plains indian style that hangs over the shoulder can be worn in the front, back but is made for the side. You can look at it at most online archery shops I had a friend make mine. Asbell makes a nice side over the shoulder , you can see that on his site

[Etter1]

#48265

black widow makes some excellent quivers like the ones you’re describing. I have one on my widow. Otherwise I just big jim strap on quivers for my other one pieces.

[handirifle]

#48311

I have no use for a back quiver. I will look into the Black Widow ones.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

#48318

I’ve been using Eagle’s Flight quivers exclusively on my bows for a while now, and love ’em. They’re well made, stay put, and are some of the lightest bow quivers I’ve ever seen. Even on my longbows, I hardly know they’re there.

[James Harvey]

#48440

Handi, I use a screw in quiver on my recurve which is just a cheap plastic bohning one I used to have on my compound. It has a little mounting bracket that screws into the riser then the quiver locks onto that. Mine is a 3 arrow but it’s also very old, all of the ones I see now like it are 4 or 6 arrow. They’re light and cost about 30 bucks. I suppose a downside is that the hood is plastic so can be noisy if you scrape it against branches etcetera. Also it’s useless for my rubber blunts.

I might be misunderstanding but I thought from your original post that you don’t want one that straps to your limbs right?

Jim

[mhay]

#48465

When I ordered the Super Kodiak in 2012 , I also ordered the FRED BEAR CUSTOM quiver ,,,,,,,,,,( don’t know about the custom part )

It has a plastic hood , which I covered with leather . It is long between hood and grippers , but can be shortened very easily.

Holds seven arrows . I keep 5 Aces and two HAMMER blunts in it all the time .

Got it from 3 rivers .

Had it a year before the gripper gave out . I found some super gummy rubber , .250 inch thick and used old gripper as pattern . NO SLIPPING DOWN NOW . ARROWS REMOVE EASY BUT I MUST APPLY A LITTLE SPIT TO GET THEM BACK IN .

[handirifle]

#48469

Ausijim

that sounds like what i have now, but have covered the hood. The carbons slip too easily, and I dont like the balance.

I looked at 3rivers, maybe I will look again.

[handirifle]

#48520

Well I have found one that looks like it might do the trick, but it’s not cheap, at least not to me. The Tight Spot quiver at 3rivers, but at $139 it will definitely be next season before I will see it.

I will keep looking though. I first posted that I wanted one that mounted at the top and bottom of riser, but the one I have now uses a dovetail insert and is a quick release. I like that better than needing tools.

Thanks for the suggestions and feedback.

[Ralph]

#51715

I tried a bolt on w/removable quiver on my Samick and awkward it was to me. I have this one arrow quiver I got from Alaskan Bowhunter Supply and thought I’d experiment. Love it.!! I wear a G Fred type quiver when I’m hunting so I have enough arrows but when making a stalk I remove it and carry two arrows in hand. With this rig I can carry one arrow in hand and have the other handy :D.

It is hardly noticeable in weight and no unbalance of the bow.

I have modified the bottom part of the quiver to put my arrows further behind the bow.

[jmsmithy]

#51988

Love and use the ABS one arrow quiver when stalking. Also love my Kanati 3 arrow ( but I use the strap on model). It’s flat and holds 3 Ashby tipped griz sticks super tight. John Dill makes some great products and I’m sure he has something (or can make u something) that’ll work beautifully. 😀

[Bruce Smithhammer]

#52127

It doesn’t seem that ABS offers the single arrow quiver anymore – too bad. The Kanati version seems like the best ‘single arrow’ option available these days. BW still makes a nice one that I’ve checked out on a friend of mine’s bow, though I don’t have any experience with it.

[handirifle]

#52214

I need simplicity, and having two quivers will not get me there. I just have to save my pennies I guess and wait till I can afford what I want, a 4 or 5 arrow quiver that keeps the arrows in a straight row, and goes back towards the string, and attaches at the center of the riser, like my current one does.

[archer38]

#52503

I looked at many different bow quivers and couldn’t decide on one. Not wanting to spend good money on something that I may end up un-happy with(also never used one on a trad bow), I decided to make my own from an old pair of moccasins. It’s not the prettiest quiver you’ll ever see, but it works great and I got to custom fit the lower arm that holds the arrows so my carbons don’t slip. The only problem now is that I really like my tube quiver so I can never decide!! As it stands, I use my bow quiver when I’m hunting, and my tube quiver when I’m stumping or target shooting……or squirrel hunting…..I’m so confused !!!!

[grumpy]

#53053

Keep at it Archer!!!

Remember there are no bad ideas. Some of my best ideas took a year to work. Keep tweaking, eventually you will get it right and it will look obvious. 🙂

[grumpy]

#53055

I still like the one I made out of the (closed cell foam)knee pad. It’s in another thread, do a search for it.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

#59882

Took the Kanati Single out for a spin today:

I think this could grow on me. One arrow at the ready and the rest out of the way unless I need them.

[jpcarlson]

#63216

Smithhammer, I like the look of the single arrow quiver, but I don’t like the tip of your sharp broadhead sticking out! Yikes! I need to get a new slip on quiver for a new/old 68 Super Kodiak I got. I am partial to the Selway raw hide quivers and like that they hold 6. I keep thinking I am going to someday need all of those arrows out in the field, but never use more than one or two. I liked those light quivers you spoke of in the beginning of this post. I think a 3 or 4 arrow quiver would suffice for the white tail hunting I do now days. any thoughts? (I tent to bring too many shot gun shells with me when I go on a walkabout for sharp tails and huns too:)

Jans

[Ralph]

#63619

I had to modify mine with some copper wire I found in the handicraft section of a big store. Keeps me from getting the worst end of my arrow. I check sharpness now and then and so far no problem.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

#7816

jpcarlson wrote: Smithhammer, I like the look of the single arrow quiver, but I don’t like the tip of your sharp broadhead sticking out! Yikes!

Yeah, the leather is thick and it was definitely a tight fit at first. But now my broadheads fit all the way in, no problem. Just needed to stretch a bit.

jpcarlson wrote: I liked those light quivers you spoke of in the beginning of this post. I think a 3 or 4 arrow quiver would suffice for the white tail hunting I do now days.

EFA makes a great quiver. They make 3 – 5 arrow options, too. I ordered an additional lower bottom gripper, and when I go stumping, I just replace the hood on top with the second gripper. Works great.

[archer38]

#12124

My homemade moccasin, bow quiver. Like I said, not the prettiest but it works great !

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