Quivers

Arrowcraft · December 10, 2015, 03:42:00 PM

I have noticed that many trad members have quivers attached to their long bow or recurve limbs. I would like to know if you practice with quiver on bow and or hunt with quiver attached . I was always of the mind set that could be a distraction while shooting and also a possible liability drawing unnecessary attention to deer when shooting from tree. I am interested in any input regarding this. Thanks

Stixbowdrew · December 10, 2015, 03:53:00 PM

Obviously I'm somewhat biased when it comes to bow quivers, but I have been shooting with a quiver on the bow since... Well I could shoot a bow, I have never found them to be a nuisance, my best tip if you are considering a bow mounted quiver would be to put it on and leave it on.

Ps. If you ever have any questions regarding Selway Quivers, feel free to give us a call.

Thanks and God Bless

Drew

PEARL DRUMS · December 10, 2015, 03:53:00 PM

If they fit your style of hunting, they are great. If the things you mentioned were issues you wouldn't see them on 75% of the bows you see.

AZ_Longbow · December 10, 2015, 04:05:00 PM

Shoot how you hunt and hunt how you shoot.
It is a personal preference and one that can change depending on the way you shoot.
It will effect your shots if you never use one and strap one on. Or if you always do and take it off. I like a back quiver, but there are hunts when that can not be used due to a backpack. I just practice one way only for a few weeks.

Stickbow · December 10, 2015, 04:05:00 PM

It may however change your arrow spine, not always but it may. It also may change your impact point.

None of these things are an issue if you put it on above the fadeouts, tune your bow and arrow combination and leave it on.

23feetupandhappy · December 10, 2015, 04:17:00 PM

I have one on my bow but until this year have always taken it off while in the tree hunting.
I felt like it was in my way...... :confused:

This year I left it on because I noticed that I shot better groups with it on

When I see something that others have done or are doing that looks like a good idea I give it a try
but I guess I usually adjust and adapt for what works for me

Possum Head · December 10, 2015, 06:10:00 PM

Use to hate a quiver on my bow now you wont catch me without one. Lots of good choices I use an EFA Apache

Sean B · December 10, 2015, 06:29:00 PM

I shoot better with a bow quiver attached. I like a heavier mass weight of a bow. It's never been a distraction for me.

Jakeemt · December 10, 2015, 07:36:00 PM

for hunting whitetails or other big animals where you shouldn't need more than one or two arrows they really cannot be beat. I always leave mine attached. It's easy to get used to and it's not a distraction. I like a light weight 3 arrow quiver. For stumps or squirrels I just toss on a back or side quiver and still keep my bow quiver ready.

The Whittler · December 10, 2015, 08:15:00 PM

Number one good reason for a bow quiver, when you go hunting as long as you grab your bow you won't forget you're arrows. But to each their own.

Nomadstalker · December 10, 2015, 08:52:00 PM

I don't think you will ever regret outfitting your bows with Selway slide on or limb bolt quivers. All my hunting bows wear them and I have a hard time believing they can be improved upon Completely solid, totally quiet. I recommend practicing with the same number of arrows that your quiver will have loaded when you hunt with it. Just my two cents.

Kingstaken · December 10, 2015, 09:51:00 PM

I do it for the same exact reasons as Sean. I like the added weight stabilizing my bow hand.

Red Beastmaster · December 10, 2015, 10:16:00 PM

I put mine on a month before bowseason and do not remove it until the season is over.

Gdpolk · December 10, 2015, 11:11:00 PM

I never liked them at all until I tried a Kanati Dual Arc. That quiver let me adjust the weight distribution and placement of my arrow. It helped my bow become slightly more quiet, better balanced, and more accurate (likely from more overall weight). It made my arrows more convenient to hunt with as well. I'll not be swaying from it any time soon.

Stump73 · December 11, 2015, 08:00:00 AM

I shoot with mine on, hunt with it on. It adds weight to my Thunderchild which helps more stable. Im use to shooting heavy recurves so it helps in transition between bows. But i like the look of a bow quiver on a bow.

dbd870 · December 11, 2015, 08:05:00 AM

I leave mine on, always shoot and hunt with it. Don't find it to be in the way in the stand or on the ground.

zepnut · December 11, 2015, 08:39:00 AM

Always take mine off when I'm in the stand.

30coupe · December 11, 2015, 10:03:00 AM

I'm currently using a Big Jim's bow quiver on my Bama. I practice with it on and with it off. I've kind of had to "tune" it by adjusting the placement and the tightness of the straps, but now that I have everything adjusted, I can't tell any difference in accuracy or point of impact. I like to take the quiver off when I'm in the stand or blind, mainly because I often have my bow lying across my lap, and it just doesn't lie correctly with the quiver on. If I were just hanging it up all the time, I'd leave the quiver on.

I've got a Selway limb bolt quiver on my Orion that never comes off. The only issue I've ever had with it was setting it down in a ground blind. With such short limbs, the nocks on the arrows in the quiver want to stick in the dirt.

For small game or stump shooting, I usually just use my back quiver.

If the number of arrows in your bow quiver noticeably changes the way your bow shoots, something is wrong, IMHO. You might as well just use a solo quiver if using more than one or two arrows from your quiver is going to alter the next shot. I normally just practice with one or two arrows because Robin Hoods are expensive, but I've loaded up my bow quiver with field points and shot groups from the bow quiver without any issues. If your arrows are tuned to your bow, quiver on, quiver off, or number of arrows in the quiver really should not impact accuracy. Apparently, your mileage may vary.

bulldog18 · December 11, 2015, 12:32:00 PM

I have a small fry Thunderhorn lynx on my Bamabows expedition III. Leave it on year round and shoot with it on year round. My dedicated hunting bow.

December 11, 2015, 12:34:00 PM

No bow quiver for me!

Learned without one on the bow, and I guess I grew to like it like that!

Bisch