Questions about all things quivers

[Heydeerman]

I agree about liking a strap on quiver, but there is one thing about the Great Northern quivers that I hated and that is the way the gripper is oriented for 2 rows of arrows. No issues with accessing an arrow from the outside row, and not even much of an issue with the rear-inside arrow. But the forward inside arrow is in a crummy position to access. You have to snake it in between the quver and the bow (and bow string!).
I realize that arrow should be the arrow of last resort...after the other 4 are gone. But I still prefer a quiver in which each arrow can be accessed by pulling the broadheads out and away from the bow, the string, and my hands.

Tom, they make a gripper with 5 arrows on one side. I have been using a standard GN for 20 over years and I carry 5 heads. In all these years I have never had to go to the back 2. I have tried every Quiver and go back to the GN.

 

[Allegheny Tom]

Tom, they make a gripper with 5 arrows on one side. I have been using a standard GN for 20 over years and I carry 5 heads. In all these years I have never had to go to the back 2. I have tried every Quiver and go back to the GN.

Yeah, I can be pretty picky about details...maybe a little OCD.
There's another thing about an in-line gripper orientation that I'm not crazy about. It spreads out the arrows more than a gripper that keeps them in a tight cluster. It may be important when shooting in tight spaces.

Something else to consider about the gripper is how will it effect feather-to-feather clearance with arrows that are still in the quiver. A nice tight cluster can cause feathers to ride against each other and make noise upon release. That's another reason why I like A&A fletch...lots of feather clearance in the quiver.

 

[Heydeerman]

Yeah, I can be pretty picky about details...maybe a little OCD.
There's another thing about an in-line gripper orientation that I'm not crazy about. It spreads out the arrows more than a gripper that keeps them in a tight cluster. It may be important when shooting in tight spaces.

Something else to consider about the gripper is how will it effect feather-to-feather clearance with arrows that are still in the quiver. A nice tight cluster can cause feathers to ride against each other and make noise upon release. That's another reason why I like A&A fletch...lots of feather clearance in the quiver.

I burn mine to a low profile parabolic for that very reason.

 

[katiesmom]

I hunt with the quiver on on my Trad bows always.
I practice with a full quiver and quiver on always because that's how I hunt trad.
I personally would never drill holes on a bow that does not have them. But the slide on, strap on and riser mounted quivers are personal preference I think. And I think it does quiet the bow some with one on.
I am in the process of getting a great northern quiver for both my recurve and longbow. They are strap ons.
I have a Stop the Drop on both bows that keeps the arrow from falling off the shelf from Big Jims, it works great. HTH

 

[Patrick69]

Here is my 6 arrow GN. It makes for real easy access to my small game/ judo point for those moments when I just can’t resist those little gray squirrels…

 

[McNamara]

If a bow quiver is not an option, what would you all recommend for saddle hunting?

I had a 3-arrow detachable bow quiver on my old recurve, but now I'm learning to shoot a couple of Asiatic "horse bows" so I'll need a quiver on my body somewhere. While practicing I use a field quiver, but I would not want to hunt with it.

 

[Petrichor]

I use EFA 3 arrow quiver on my backup bow. EFA 4 arrow on my primary bow. Three broadheads and a ace hex head. Always have it on. Always have it full. Practice like you hunt. It does change the balance of the bow slightly so if you want to hunt with one, practice with one. Eagles flight archery quivers are inexpensive, rugged, light and good looking. Won’t own any other quiver and it does mar the bow at all.

 

[HuumanCreed]

I use EFA 3 arrow quiver on my backup bow. EFA 4 arrow on my primary bow. Three broadheads and a ace hex head. Always have it on. Always have it full. Practice like you hunt. It does change the balance of the bow slightly so if you want to hunt with one, practice with one. Eagles flight archery quivers are inexpensive, rugged, light and good looking. Won’t own any other quiver and it does mar the bow at all.

You sold me. Got myself a EFA 3 arrow. Nothing fancy. Just the rivet model and its going to stay on with 2 arrows on it forever. Probably still going to have some hip or back quiver while practicing and 3Ding.

 

[Petrichor]

You sold me. Got myself a EFA 3 arrow. Nothing fancy. Just the rivet model and its going to stay on with 2 arrows on it forever. Probably still going to have some hip or back quiver while practicing and 3Ding.

Good deal. I carry my hex head upside down in the quiver btw. Use a field point to poke a hole in foam. The place nock into that hole. For anyone that’s curious.

 

[Red Beard]

Good deal. I carry my hex head upside down in the quiver btw. Use a field point to poke a hole in foam. The place nock into that hole. For anyone that’s curious.

I like that idea but I've found that I get serious vibrations from the downward pointing hex head if I do it that way. Any way to lessen the vibration of arrows in that orientation?

 

[Petrichor]

I like that idea but I've found that I get serious vibrations from the downward pointing hex head if I do it that way. Any way to lessen the vibration of arrows in that orientation?

What kind of quiver are you using? Edit: I see it in your post. Mine efa quivers do not vibrate at all. The fit is so good of the arrow on the gripper and I carry it pretty deep in the hood. Potentially arrow gripper does not have a good fit on your arrow, made need to replace grippers? Many companies will have a couple different grippers, one for wood/aluminum and another for carbons.

 

[kbetts]

I like that idea but I've found that I get serious vibrations from the downward pointing hex head if I do it that way. Any way to lessen the vibration of arrows in that orientation?

Small rubber bands around the grippers or get the "totem". It essentially makes a 2 piece EFA a one piece.

 

[Red Beard]

What kind of quiver are you using? Edit: I see it in your post. Mine efa quivers do not vibrate at all. The fit is so good of the arrow on the gripper and I carry it pretty deep in the hood. Potentially arrow gripper does not have a good fit on your arrow, made need to replace grippers? Many companies will have a couple different grippers, one for wood/aluminum and another for carbons.

Yeah as I analyze it a bit more, the lack of stability may be because I'm using a one piece quiver. The gripper arm doesn't come down as far as say a riser mounted gripper arm. This means there is about 16.5" of arrow shaft hanging out the bottom (as measured from the gripper downward) vs. the 10" from the bow with a riser mounted gripper on the bottom limb.

 

[Petrichor]

Small rubber bands around the grippers or get the "totem". It essentially makes a 2 piece EFA a one piece.

That’s a good idea. He is not using an EFA though. But that rubber band idea might just work for him.

 

[Petrichor]

Yeah as I analyze it a bit more, the lack of stability may be because I'm using a one piece quiver. The gripper arm doesn't come down as far as say a riser mounted gripper arm. This means there is about 16.5" of arrow shaft hanging out the bottom (as measured from the gripper downward) vs. the 10" from the bow with a riser mounted gripper on the bottom limb.
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Def could be.

 

[tyson12590]

I'm a big fan of Big Jim's strap on quivers. I leave mine on while hunting but they are quick and quiet to attach and detach and they are solid.

 

[JSEXTON23]

I have officially moved away from any bow mounted quiver. Catquiver II for me. Speaking of which, I have 4 quivers I need to post to the classifieds.

 

[McNamara]

How do you like the Catquiver? For me it seems like maybe the only way to go since I can't realistically use a bow mounted quiver.

 

[Razorbak66]

@Red Beard switch the quiver from the Sage to your main squeeze or do you need me to send you another quiver LoL

 

[Petrichor]

How do you like the Catquiver? For me it seems like maybe the only way to go since I can't realistically use a bow mounted quiver.

Looked at them things for years. May need to buy one.