Well... i decided to try a bowquiver for the first time. I can most assuredly say that it was an experiment that only lasted about 9 shots. I knew after I released the first arrow that they are just not for me. Changed the whole feel of the bow for me. Anybody else have similar issues?

Ideologically, I prefer a bare bow and a back quiver. However, at times practicality pushes me to a bow quiver, and I really like my six arrow slide-on Selways. If anything, they help me shoot better, slightly, by providing a steadier shooting platform. So, I don't mind either way.

Hey, that tiger myrtle bow is going to be nice!

I find it totally destroys my grip on the bow and makes my shooting erradic.

T shirt idea, let me know what you think, a family tree, Howard at top, branch down to others, Schulz, swinhart, wesley, Ekin, Nate, Ferguson, Steve, Jerry, space for order's name, then one last space empty, maybe top say "are you worthy of a challenge?"

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Mikebiz, I ordered straight limbed "Expedition" 67" 52# @ 27".

Oh man.  Good luck with the wait.  It will be worth it.  

My new to me "Expedition", 66" 54@26 should be here tomorrow.  I'll let you all know how it is once I loose a few through it.

I have shot with bow quivers, but only the selway and the great northern styles on the Hill bows, and I can't stand them. I can't figure out what happens, torque or something, but if I could find one that felt good I would use it now and then.

Gathering some of the materials for your new bow is very cool. I'm sure it will be beautiful. Speaking of, I think I will retake my bow pics, they look aweful. That carpet is brown...lol

Funny: I load six broadhead arrows into the Selway, plus two blunts in piggy-backers... no problems!

The only longbow i have ever shot was the Dwyer Original Longbow. Is it considered a Hill style bow because its the first bow i ever owned and im loved shooting it.

It was very fast, could barely see the arrows and i dont remember it having any hand shock.

Joe Van

My accuracy improves measurably with the addition of a bow quiver due to the added weight (like a heavier riser does with recurves), but not all bow quivers are created equal.

Most don't hold enough arrows and just plain look goofy. My Frankenquivers on the other hand, exemplify exquisite beauty and grace (Nate----Not a word------NOT ONE WORD!)

In regards to most bow quivers will throw the balance of the bow off.  I have to admit when my shooting is not "up to snuff" the mass weight in the bow with a quiver on it is helpful.  I dislike the "weight on the side of a longbow" and just lacks something in traditional appeal.    

In the photo is a quiver that I modified.  It is a kweekee 3 arrow that I cut to a 2 piece then built aluminum brackets and attached Great northern straps.  I moved the quiver and built the brackets to put the quiver on the back of the bow, distributing the mass weight of the quiver forward and more "in front of the bow".  

It really worked quite well, you had to have the arrow closet to you out of the quiver to shoot.  It is only bow quiver that I did not notice on the bow when I shot.

A few years back at the State Longbow Shoot a guy named "Spanky" was shooting a quiver on his longbow that was completely in front of the bow instead of on the side.  A "stabilizer" effect.  The guy could really shoot a bow, I might add.

joevan,

The Dwyer "Original" has limbs that are slightly reflex/deflex.  So no, not a true Hill style longbow. Hill bows SHOULD have deep cores and straight limbs with either backset, straight or bellyset (string follow) profiles.  From what I've read the "Original" also has a locator (pistol) grip.  Now Hills can be had with straight, dished or locator grips.  And reverse grips, too.  

The Dwyer looks like a beautiful bow though and  it seems like it shot very well for you.  Do you still have it?  If you are interested in a Hill style longbow, I would recommend getting one with the locator grip, since that's what you are used to.

I must have no taste, but I reckon these Selways are my favourite bow quivers! I like the looks.

I've been using a backquiver for years. This last hunt that I went on, I made an over the shoulder quiver like the Great Northern Sidekick. It kept the arrows quite and it was very light. The arrows were at my side, this made them easy to access.

Darren

Todd-
I like your shirt idea.

Ben I too love the looks of a selway and love mine for my recurve but have tried and tried to get my Hill to shoot with one and just can't.

Rik..... ....

This is my straw backquiver that my wife had made for me, it was made in Colombia. It's very light and keeps your back cool while roving the Florida Everglades in the heat. Those are the all white arrows with red feathers that I made, and my Hill bow.

Darren

After using a back quiver this fall, I think I would have a hard time going back to a bow quiver on a longbow. I don't mind them on my recurve since it is already comparatively heavy.

I love the quick handling of a bare longbow, and I have seen no noticeable difference in my shooting. In fact, since I have been practicing the Hill, swing draw shooting style I seem to be shooting much better. I wish I had tried it before shooting over two nice, fat does.    

30....now you're talking.  There is a reason why the longbow in hunting situations lends itself to a swing draw technique.  It works.  Wonder why the top dog shooters of yesteryear shot this way?

Darren I really like that straw quiver, looks like it lays down real nice.

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30....now you're talking.  There is a reason why the longbow in hunting situations lends itself to a swing draw technique.  It works.  Wonder why the top dog shooters of yesteryear shot this way?

No, I don't wonder. I can see that it works. One of my worst faults is plucking the string, which tends to send my shots high right. I am working on keeping my hand in contact with my face on release. When I do, it is impossible to pluck the string. Old habits die hard though, so it's going to take lots of repetitions.

I think I've watched John Schulz's "Hitting Like Howard Hill" videos at least 10 times in the last week just to remind myself what I should be doing. I also find that if I "grab hold of it" as John says, my consistency improves with both my Shelton and my Kanati.

I don't know that I'll ever shoot dimes out of the air, much less aspirins, but I think I'll be a better shot on game. That is my goal anyway.

I don't think a bow quiver does anything to help with the swing draw, which doesn't depend on bow mass to hold the bow steady.