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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: CRM_95 on August 08, 2016, 07:45:00 PM
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What's a good back quiver that's safe to use with broadheads? I have bow quivers, but I'd like to pick up a back quiver that I could keep my broadheads in as well as a couple arrows with judo points for shooting squirrels and rabbits.
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I always use head covers on broad heads in a back quiver so that I don't cut the quiver.
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Any well made Hill style quiver will do the trick. Those sold by HHArchery, Sunset Hill, American leathers, northern Mist, etc.
Arrows are held fast no problem with broadheads.
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I have a cat quiver and it works great.
Protects your feathers and holds the arrows solid so no rattling around.
Also, arrows will not catch on the brush with the placement in the middle of your back.
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I made a back quiver with about 3/8" leather bottom that would be safe with any broadhead, but I don't like my broadheads rubbing against each other - they don't stay shaving sharp very long doing that. I made very simple leather covers for the broadheads - takes only a couple of minutes to hand stitch them - and it keeps them quiet, protected and sharp.
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Any back quiver will work. I have several and just put a piece of foam inside the bottom to help with noise.
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I dropped an additional piece of leather in the bottom of mine. I also traced and cut a piece of foam and tuck it in the opening to keep the arrows from moving around.
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Soap Creek here on Trad Gang. I own a HHA and one from Soap. I prefer Soap's.
When I hunt with broadheads, I use homemade leather covers for them, more to keep the heads sharp than to protect the quiver.
Soap Creek's classified.
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=48;t=002707
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I have a small chunk of foam in the bottom but also use broadhead covers. Cut the fingers off a cheap leather work glove.
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Dang, I thought I had really come up with something with my leather broadhead covers. Sounds like might near everybody is doing it.
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Just put 3-4inches on the bottom of quiver some will fall out but that's ok the deer will just follow you to your stand :clapper: :biglaugh:
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Forgot to say 3-4 inches of cracked corn sorry
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Just put 3-4inches on the bottom of quiver some will fall out but that's ok the deer will just follow you to your stand :clapper: :biglaugh:
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Originally posted by tomsm44:
Dang, I thought I had really come up with something with my leather broadhead covers. Sounds like might near everybody is doing it.
Might be other doing it, but those are the nicest looking ones I've seen! Mine are just scrap leather stitched together. Interested in the flap you have on the one in the middle. I assume it's to help keep it attached within the quiver?
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Howard Hill used to put bird seed in the bottom of his...... it seemed to work pretty well for him .....he killed more animals than most people see
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Originally posted by Doug_K:
Originally posted by tomsm44:
Dang, I thought I had really come up with something with my leather broadhead covers. Sounds like might near everybody is doing it.
Might be other doing it, but those are the nicest looking ones I've seen! Mine are just scrap leather stitched together. Interested in the flap you have on the one in the middle. I assume it's to help keep it attached within the quiver? [/b]
That's was the idea. It worked pretty well on that one, but I used pretty thick/stiff leather on that one. I used a thinner leather on the other two and it wasn't stiff enough to stay snapped around the shaft, so I trimmed that part off of them. They fit snug enough that they typically don't fall off when removing from the quiver anyway. I've thought about getting patterns for some of the more popular broadheads and trying to sell some. I've been kicking around the idea of becoming a sponsor on here and try to sell some of my knives and leather. If I do that, I may see if there is any interest in these. :campfire:
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I have a Wyandotte expedition model that I modified for extra thickness around the broadheads plus I have some covers for individual heads. I also have a plains quiver that I made that I made multiple layers of leather for use with 2 blade broadheads, plus an assortment of other heads. I put a cardboard wrapping paper tube in it for the judos.
I should be going through your town around the end of August and can bring them with me if you want to try them.
Back quivers are kind of quirky. They have to fit you or be able to be adjusted so that you can use them. The plains quiver is real easy.
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Originally posted by redfish:
I have a Wyandotte expedition model that I modified for extra thickness around the broadheads plus I have some covers for individual heads. I also have a plains quiver that I made that I made multiple layers of leather for use with 2 blade broadheads, plus an assortment of other heads. I put a cardboard wrapping paper tube in it for the judos.
I should be going through your town around the end of August and can bring them with me if you want to try them.
Back quivers are kind of quirky. They have to fit you or be able to be adjusted so that you can use them. The plains quiver is real easy.
Thanks for the offer!! I'm looking at a few, so I may take you up on it if I haven't found one I like by then.
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Soap creek makes a really nice back hill style back quiver for a really nice price. He is a sponsor.
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x2 cat quiver
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the following might be of some help ...
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My Quivers have a double bottom....
And you place your Arrows in, Not throw them in there....
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That's a good article Rob. Some good ideas that I need to incorporate into my quivers.
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I have been using back quivers for a long time and I wonder if we're making it a little more complicated than it needs to be. My broadheads seem to stay sharp without booties and they don't rattle around even though I don't use oats or anything else. My quivers have 3/16" leather bottoms in them and I have never had a broadhead go through. The main thing is to get a quiver that has the strap in the right place so it fits and you can get to your arrows easily. JMHO
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Thank you Rob!! Good info.
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I love my back quiver and prefer it for stalking. I think a back quiver makes you a better still hunter. It forces you to slow down. If your arrows are rattling, you're movig too fast. I don't use one hunting in the alpine as I feel a need to take a backpack, frame, and sleep kit in case i need to spike out. Other than that, it's the perfect quiver.
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Gordon, I agree totally with what you said--my experience as well.
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What Gordon said x 3.
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Yep what Gordon said
I was pretty frustrated with mine at first as it just didnt "feel" right.
I just had to drill a few new holes to position my strap the way I like it and now it works great!
arrows dont fall out even if I hand upside down and I have had no issue with the blades dinging each other up.
I tied a simple leather thong in it for a cheap and effective arrow divider. Now I can reach back and pull out either blunt or a broad head without looking.
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Gordon has it!
I am convinced the oats story is a often perpetuated joke Howard played on his hunting mates.... after they all filled the quivers as he advised, he went out and poured water into all of them LOL
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I have hunted with a mini catquiver for 12 years. I love it, but it snags like crazy in the brush.
Does anyone use the mini-Quiver sling they sell that is supposed to keep it in the middle of your back?
If so, Is it hard to get to your arrows?
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Pig Sticker, I also hunt with a mini catquiver, I prefer to have under my bow arm, more like a side quiver, for stalking and it tends to keep from getting snagged on brush. On a hunt where a pack is needed I will lash it to the side of my pack and tight to my body and it works well, but I can also carry side style with a pack to enable me to finish a close stalk without a pack...
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I read Howard would put squirrels, rabbits and birds in his quiver. I have used 1" thick styrofoam cut to fit the bottom to hold broadheads, while some say small fir clippings work good.
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Howard had animals in his quiver because he was good with his bow.... not because he needed them to keep his arrows quiet.
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Originally posted by Mike Faith:
Pig Sticker, I also hunt with a mini catquiver, I prefer to have under my bow arm, more like a side quiver, for stalking and it tends to keep from getting snagged on brush. On a hunt where a pack is needed I will lash it to the side of my pack and tight to my body and it works well, but I can also carry side style with a pack to enable me to finish a close stalk without a pack...
Thanks Mike. I've tried lashing the quiver to daypacks before but it makes it harder to grab an arrow. For stalking and still hunting, the Catquiver works best where my Right hand can pull arrows out. I was wondering if the strap they sell would allow me to re-position the quiver where it snags less brush but remains accessible.
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Originally posted by Mike Faith:
Pig Sticker, I also hunt with a mini catquiver, I prefer to have under my bow arm, more like a side quiver, for stalking and it tends to keep from getting snagged on brush. On a hunt where a pack is needed I will lash it to the side of my pack and tight to my body and it works well, but I can also carry side style with a pack to enable me to finish a close stalk without a pack...
X2 on the mini.... I braided some camo paracord to make a simple sling that allows me to effortlessly move the mini from a diagonal rear to an underarm (side) position when moving in tight quarters.
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Pig Sticker,the harness strap they sell does move the quiver to the center of your back, if you don't need to carry a pack it will work, it does take some getting used to, I find it easier to grab an arrow with it lashed to my pack, I set the quiver up on my pack to where it is right where my hand needs it to be...took some time and ruined plenty of parachute chord in the process...hope this helps...and you're welcome!
Mike
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I make simple but sturdy back quivers and use foam like others have said. When worn correctly the arrows don't rattle and don't dull.
The quiver I find myself using more often because of stealth and I can still carry a pack is the quickee quiver with my own creation like the sidewinder. It doesn't flag, gets 6 arrows, and eases through the brush quietly. Also arrows don't fall out.