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Title: Forward handle riser with bow quiver?
Post by: britt on January 18, 2013, 08:22:00 PM
I just got a forward handle longbow. I have a GN quiver on it. Iam left-handed. When I shoot the handle wants to twist clockwise. I use a Fred Asbell type grip with just thumb and index. The twist is less with quiver off. My arrows are hitting to the right a lot. I like the weight of quiver on bow. Anybody else experience this? Solutions?
Title: Re: Forward handle riser with bow quiver?
Post by: Orion on January 18, 2013, 11:24:00 PM
Yep.  If you don't grip the bow a little more tightly, the bow quiver will cause the bow to rotate in the hand at the shot.  That's why a lot of folks don't like bow quivers.  Lighter quiver may help, but a GN is among the lightest to begin with.  A firmer grip is the only thing that will consistently straighten out your arrows.
Title: Re: Forward handle riser with bow quiver?
Post by: britt on January 19, 2013, 08:51:00 AM
Thanks Orion, I will try that. I spent a lot of money on this bow and Iam starting to wonder if I made the right choice.
Title: Re: Forward handle riser with bow quiver?
Post by: Possum Head on January 19, 2013, 09:07:00 AM
I was never really clear on what constitutes a "forward handle" but I have a Life Ender that doesn't recognize an attached quiver. It shoots the same with or without. Dont give up on your bow, you will work it out.