Introducing the SHREW SCOUT, A 5 arrow quiver carried over the shoulder under the arm is made of distressed Water Buffalo hide. The hood thickness is 8/9oz and the back is reinforced 5/6oz.
With 64 years of hunting experience to my credit I feel that a 5 arrow capacity quiver is the perfect size. I like to carry a blunt or judo and 4 broadheads. If you can't get the job done with 4 broadheads then you should go home and practice. :archer2:
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43 years in and agree with one judo 4 broadheads - I admit to a few hunts I had a 'back up' quiver not far away LOL - Yes need a pic
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I'm looking for a quiver for my new Kota.
Very nice, Ron.
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Beautiful work!
It's different of course but first impression reminded me of the St. Charles quiver.
Jack
QuoteIt's different of course but first impression reminded me of the St. Charles quiver.
I used a St Charles quiver many years ago, in fact I had a couple of them. Here's Glenn in my shop some years back signing my SC quivers.
The Shrew Scout is a much smaller quiver and more solidly made
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Here's a much younger me using that quiver years ago.
Sometimes it takes time to figure our what works best for you. I think over the years I used every kind of arrow carrier ever made, Hill style, centerback, many different bow quivers...including one that rotated to bring the next arrow in line to grab and put on the string.
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I actually used a homemade version of the Shrew Scout almost 40years ago. I reworked a Bear 8 arrow quiver, took off the arms, added a rod to attach a strap that allowed me to carry it at my side. This kind of carry is great for slipping through brush while keeping your bow unencumbered. I don't remember why I didn't stay with that style.
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That looks like a great quiver. I like that style too!
Will you be able to replace the grippers for different diameter arrows?
I love that picture of your bride by the fire. Reminds me when she sat next to my wife at our fire at Elm Hall one year. They introduced themselves and had a great visit.
That's one of my favorite pictures too Jon. That was around 1983 on an MLA rabbit hunt in March near Mio. Her feet were getting cold so we found a dry spot and I started a fire for her. She was a trooper and loved the outdoors and hunting with her bow. I was blessed to have her with me for so many years.
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QuoteThat looks like a great quiver. I like that style too!
Will you be able to replace the grippers for different diameter arrows?
The standard grippers that come on the quiver will hold 5/16 or 11/32 arrows, a smaller gripper for skinny shafts is also available. :archer:
Now that's my kind of quiver!
Does the hood have foam in it?
QuoteDoes the hood have foam in it?
Yes it does have foam in the hood. Also I'm working on a cover for the feathers to protect from rain and/or bright color fletching. :archer:
Thanks for the reply.
Sounds great.
I too have made a quiver like the one you did years ago from an oneida bow quiver....and still use today.
Love the general idea of this type of quiver.
This one you're making now looks sooooo much nicer.
Will the strap be reversible?....or right and left side versions?
Over the years I've had to switch from right to left handed shooting and back again for various reasons.
...had to modify my quiver each time...lol
QuoteWill the strap be reversible?....or right and left side versions?
Yes, the strap can be stitched from right to left or vice versa
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Send mine before you send Ray's.
Nice looking quiver.
When will these be available? I didn't see them on your website yet, I think one of these would go well with my daughter Erica's Siberian Tiger she bought in Kalamazoo.
Jason
We're presently waiting for the stamp, hoping delivery on that sometime this week, then having some quivers made up. Tim Able of the "Leather Barn" is making the quivers, Tim has been making my Shrew back quivers with the bow pocket for years. I'll make the announcement when they are available.
Jason I remember your daughter, how is she liking her bow?
Ron, she is loving it!!! Waiting for the weather to break so we can all get outside to shoot. I have my targets set up in my pole barn for now, best we can get is 9-10 yards but it's better than nothing. I made up some arrows to match her bow, I'll have her send you some pictures, I hope they're up to your standards. :archer:
Jason
There is a lot to like about that quiver. Can it be carried on either side? I can't tell from the photo if the strap/sling works for both the left side or the right. I'm a right-side kind of guy.
JMC
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Will the strap be reversible?....or right and left side versions?
Yes, the strap can be stitched from right to left or vice versa
As stated earlier in the thread
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No, it IS reversible ... you can order left or right or YOU can switch sides any time you want..... :bigsmyl:
Switched from left to right... Get it now y'all?
Ignore "Stitched."
Looks great Ron!! It is nice sometimes to carry arrow with an over the shoulder side quiver.