Strap-on adaptor options for riser light - help!

rbcorbitt · July 25, 2012, 06:56:00 AM

Getting prepared for upcoming hog hunts in both SC and Arkansas, where hog-hunting at night is legal.

Although I have a couple of bows that have riser inserts for stabilizer, etc., my go-to bows do not. Just can't bring myself to drill a hole in these nice risers!

Is there any type of strap-on adaptor that can be mounted on a riser that allows use of bow-mounted light?

Thanks for your input!

Whip · July 25, 2012, 07:04:00 AM

The Great Northern strap on adapter is what you are looking for. But depending on your bow and where yon strap it you may need to shim the adapter so that the light is pointing at what you are looking at.

tippit · July 25, 2012, 08:20:00 AM

Read SC law in that you can use a light...but not attached to your weapon. It is kinda veg as it talks more to handguns...but I've had several interpretations +/- from local DNR as related to a bow.

rbcorbitt · July 25, 2012, 10:16:00 AM

I agree, Tippet, SC Game Laws a little confusing on this. You can, but then you can't.. I'll check with Ray Hammond on this.

I know for sure that its good to go in Arkansas.

R. W. Mackey · July 25, 2012, 01:52:00 PM

Three Rivers sells a strap on adapter for a bow fishing reel, will work with a night light as well. RW

Blackhawk · July 25, 2012, 02:24:00 PM

Just an idea...but why not a headlight positioned above your strong eye? I don't do any night shooting, but could this work?

rbcorbitt · July 25, 2012, 03:04:00 PM

Blackhawk,

I'm thinking about this as well. Does anyone else have any experience with head light arrangement?

Longbowz · July 25, 2012, 04:15:00 PM

I have used a headlamp for possums around my place. It takes a little adjusting to get it right, but it does work.

Red Beastmaster · July 25, 2012, 04:46:00 PM

Ray filled us in on the law on our last hunt. On your bow is not legal.

I've been trying to come up with a light that attaches to my bow hand or maybe slip a flashlight under the straps of my armguard. Nothing seemed to work so I just bought myself a better headlamp and will practice with that before the next hunt. Placement over the left eye for right handed shooter seems to be about right.

Bjorn · July 25, 2012, 06:08:00 PM

I used a 20 watt halogen bulb and a 6 volt battery set up on my mountain bike for years. The bulb was helmet mounted and the battery was in my pack-made things bright a day it was a home mede set up. You can make it as strong as you want. There are a variety of batteries and bulbs available.

Gator1 · July 25, 2012, 06:10:00 PM

Second time I've read the title:

Though I was on my other favorite site...

Bullie · July 25, 2012, 06:16:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Gator1:
Second time I've read the title: Though I was on my other favorite site...

:eek:

Archie · July 26, 2012, 12:58:00 PM

Here's something I made a while back.

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=113627

I have a better idea now, but haven't actually put it together.

Feather Flinger · July 26, 2012, 06:56:00 PM

I use a bicycle tube and put it around my light so it doesn't scratch the wood. I'll take a rubber band that I made out of a bicycle tube and strap it around the riser of the bow and the light. A guy on another forum showed it to me and it works great.

SAM E. STEPHENS · July 27, 2012, 02:11:00 AM

Here is the light set up I have used for years , will work on any bow with just about any light. I like the lights that you can put a pressure switch on , also I use red , green and clear lights , I also like the LED lights.....
,,,Sam,,,

You can mount above or below arrow also......
,,,Sam,,,

July 27, 2012, 08:26:00 AM

i had my light rigged up just like Sam when i was shooting frogs at night, except i dont have a pressure switch. and had it on the quiver side of the bow above the shelf. worked great.

rbcorbitt · July 27, 2012, 06:30:00 PM

Sam,

Did you make this attachment strap yourself or purchase?

Bob C

Don Batten · July 28, 2012, 06:59:00 AM

Bob, I hunt with some guys that just use zip ties to attack to quiver gripper. hadn't heard any complaints