I have noticed that the Schafer silvertip recurves are drilled for the Kwikee Kwiver mounts.
Do any of you have and use the quivers on your Schafers?
I don't think they come that way unless you request it.My Silvertip had no inserts,I used a limb bolt Thunderhorn quiver.
Yep, it's an option only. Mine doesn't have those holes.
All my 'Tips are setup for a Kwikee , Best hunting Bow Quiver made!
I know it is a option but, I have noticed many that are pictured or for sale with them.
I used one in my early days but not for 20 years now.
You know, I have seen a LOT of pictures of big bucks with Barry Wensel and his bows in them. Doesn't matter what bow he is using, it usually has a Kwikee on it. I'd say it is a pretty good system...
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/Barry2.jpg)
I agree. I've adopted the KK use from Uncle Barry. It's sooooooo easy to take off and on the bow for stand hunting.
Guys I tried one a few years ago and it sounded like dropping a metal bucket full of bolts down a escalator. It probaaly could be quited down but I would rather start with something quite.
I love the way they attach/detach from the bow, make it handy to transport your bow. But not quite enough for me.
Jack
With the little lever they are VERY easy to put on and take off. Hence the great name. do the Wensel bros make any changes to theirs to quiet it?
From the above picture(nice buck) it looks stock.
Tim
Here's a modified KK, of course it's not quick detach anymore, lol.. It is quiet, light and just the right size, IMO..
(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jpbdas/RightLeftACS001.jpg)
Any others on this??
Nice modification Pat B.
You get an extra mount and screw it into the tree to put the quiver on, if you're worried about noise. Back when I used a bow quiver, I never had a problem with noise on the KK though.
If its good enough for Barry W. its good enough for me.
I thought they rattled alot also and KK must have thought the same later models came out with a thumb screw to help keep quiet.
I got my ST with a bighorn quiver option. Its a solid mount.
I've been entertaining the idea of switching to the GFA Quiver but having the arrow right there for a second shot is nice too.
I'll bet you money people who use them take them off and hang them on the tree or in the blind, They are noisy, but if you like em go for it. I love the way they detach and the way they hold the arrows but are just too noisy for me.
Jack
No noise problem with mine.
Take a look at the Bohning Lynx quiver. I like it because it holds the arrows in two places and I don't have to worry about the broadheads getting dull going in and out of the rubber quiver base. The lever lock doesn't make any noise either. Sounds like you have a very nice Schafer. :)
if your a old Silvertip shooter anything but a kwikee just does'nt look right on them to some of us. the 3 arrow and 4 arrow quivers they offer now are very quiet plus a limbsaver on the back of the hood next to the riser makes a world of difference on the older model quivers.
Billy
My tip has the bushings and I wrapped my KK hood with leather. Helped with the vibration noise;looks good too.
Tim
Barry takes his off when shooting. It goes on for transport, then off when he is in the stand. I too have gone to this method with my recurves. One less thing to carry in the woods, and quiverless bow on stand. Easy to hang in the tree or on the stand. KISS. Keep It Simple, well u know..........
Mike
I agree a great way to transport arrows, if you don't like a quiver on your bow when shooting.
Jack
Lodgetom YES I do have a VERY nice Schafer from a VERY nice man to deal with.
It must have been hard for the guy to part with such a NICE bow . I see the guy has a offer on his other bow and now He/you (opps) can get the Longbow he is after.
When I used the KK I also took it off when in the tree or blind. On to transport.
I guess my whole point was A great bow as a Schafer and a KK quiver. But as has been said K.I.S.S. and they work.
DEATHMASTER
No noise on mine, GREAT QUIVER
i had one but took it off when i got to my stand when hunting. it was too noisy to me. probably could have made it more quiet but i just took it off.
now i use a thunderhorn that bolts on. very quiet.
kwikee makes a quality quiver regardless
I prefer to remove the quiver from the bow while on stand so a quick detachable quiver is a great option. A cluster of bright colored fletching attached to your bow when shooting might catch a buck's eye and be a negative. The only thing I've altered is I had a friend in Montana cover the hoods in leather. I've had both smooth leather and a suede. The suede finish doesn't reflect as much light as the one in my above picture. No big deal but I like the "customized" look of the leather hoods. I've never had any noise issues with any of them. BW
I need to look at getting one for my new to me Schafer that has the Kwikee Kwiver mounts.
Thinking back, I can not think of any reason not to go with one again. Liked it when I used one back when.
DEATHMASTER