Any fellow lw folks dislike side bolt on quivers as much as I'm starting to? Thought I'd try one, idk just irritates me and feels heavy on the grizzly. What type of quivers are mostly used here?

Fred Bear invented the bow quiver to make arrows easy to remove with minimal movement. Pretty much everyone went to them since they did work sos well. I haven't found anything better yet for hunting recurves. Longbows are stuck with strapons n I hate those. My arrows are long so I need a long quiver to keep them from shaking at the shot.

Strap on. I've got a couple Thunderhorn Boas. I've been pretty happy with those.

While I've never liked the way a bow quiver feels I concede there is nothing I've found that is handier. That said I've never used one I liked better than a Great Northern.

Still use an old Bear spring arm. I take my quiver of when on stand. Quick, easy and they look good on those old Bears bows.

Here is another Bear. I used great northern rubber straps to attach to bow. Very light weight, quiet and looks cool. Four arrows is perfect. Fred knew what he was doing.

I have three...(1) Nate Steen Hill Style Quiver which I love for stumping, 3D, backyard shooting...(2) Art Vincent "Powderhorn" Side Quiver which is easy to hang from trees, or just put down on the ground next to you while seated, keeps Judo/small game heads readily accessible and makes NO noise...(3)and I just got a Riverwolf "Alpha" Quiver which is extremely quiet and offers complete cover for the fletchings.

I didn't like bow quivers because it made it awkward and noisy to lay the bow down across my lap, made the bow heavier all day (unless it was an even heavier removable quiver), and now i have Longbows specifically because I love the way they handle.

Here is a close up of Bear 4 arrow attachment.

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10/3/2015

5.0 This is a top notch piece of equipment

By kitkat

from south Louisiana

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This , thus far, the best hip/pocket quiver I've purchased. As far as I can tell there are no "cons" with this product unless you consider the exorbitant shipping cost a "con" As for the product itself no cons whatsoever. I have not used this product in inclement weather so I cannot say that it is or isn't weather resistant.

I don't like a quiver on any bow that I shoot. I having been using various Cat Quiver models since the late 80"s for all my hunting needs. I do use a hip quiver when stumping .

A Great Northern strap on model satisfies all my needs. Stays put and the straps last for a long time. Hood foam and grippers are replaceable if needed.

Have 2 GN strap ons and 1 that bolts into riser bushings. Maybe it's because I've never hunted with anything but a bow quiver, but the wt. is no bother to me.MP

Had a Bear screw-on on my K Mag when I bought it brand new in '62 and was really thankful when my used '61 Kodiak came with a screw- on just like it. Best quiver for me and no problem when I climb a tree.

I started out with bow quivers on recurves. I used bolt on types for a while but they always shook loose or didn't fit right. The velcro strap on was my favourite, they never came loose, and worked better than any others I have tried. With a longbow I have also used those ones that are all rubber and slide on from the ends. The one I have is very reliable, but it was very hard to put on or off, so it wouldn't suit someone that needed to take them off.

As alternatives to bow quivers I used target side quivers for target, and I use the raptor side quiver for hunting, the best all around design I have found by a long shot.

Back quivers are great if you master them but I haven't. Main pickup I would have would be a faster second shot, which is not a big deal for me most of the time.

It appears we have differing experience. Matter of fact the worse attachment I ever had on a bow quiver was a velcro strap. It was a Snowcraft I believe and it would work loose in a few shots. I sent it packing pretty quickly.

As for bolt-on quivers getting loose, a lock washer fixes that. Some folks don't like the extra weight of a quiver, but I do on certain bows. I like all kinds of quivers, and certainly don't hate any of them. I do like a bow quiver for those times you just want to grab the bow and your pack and head for the woods. That all said, I don't care for a bow quiver on my longbows. I actually like the Kwickee quiver that attaches with a quick release bracket. That works great for those who don't like to shoot with one on all the time. Que sera, sera.

I like a bow quiver on my Bob Lee I have a GN quick detach awsome quiver. The bow itself is pretty heavy so I don't feel the offset balance of the quiver plus with GN QD. You can adjust it as close to the riser as you want. That won't work with your Grizzly. I have a Big Jim longbow along with a Big Jim bow quiver. nice quiver but I don't like a bow quiver on my longbow. I think my loaded quiver actually weighs more,than the bow so I feel like I'm shooting a quiver and not a bow. The Grizzly is also a light weight bow. I did try my Big Jim quiver on mine and it fit fine but still did not care for the off balance. But that's me. They are well made and reasonably priced and they do look sweet on any trad bow. Another option is a non bow quiver I really like my Safari Tuff Arrowmaster. I also have a back quiver that I use but have not tried hunting deer with it Just rabbits. I also have used cat quivers and hip quivers. There's no perfect quiver. Ya just have to be like the rest of us buy em and try em. Good luck.

Hill bq.

Nothing on the bow for me, hip back or combination there of. After loose arrows in a quiver cost me the 2nd, 3rd , and 4 deer I got the message. Yet to each there own.

I like my Safari Tuff Arrow Master quiver... 9/10 Broke seemed to like it as well when he came over for a rove.

Kwikee quiver for me.

I use a side bolt on quiver of my own design on my Bear TDs. One of my favorites. Very solid and light weight. Any bow quiver adds a little heft to the bow, which I find a benefit. The added weight helps steady the bow and absorb some of the extra string vibration/shock.

Quivers will always be an issue. I don't like any of them. I use a trad quiver that attaches under the limb bolts.

I honestly believe that it doesn't matter what quiver style you choose. If you want it to work, you have to use it until it feels natural to you. I've been using a bow quiver so long that every bow I shoot without one feels awkward. If I wanted to go without, I would just have to shoot without long enough until it felt natural.

BigJim

Hill bq.

I get to my tree stand in the early morning darkness, hence there is no possibility of me taking a shot in the dark. I found it easy to hang up on brush while in the dark, so I needed protection for my arrows to avoid spilling or bending. Therefore, my quiver is a drain grade PVC tube, which I mount on my pack, and hang to my right as I'm seated in the stand. To me, practical trumps looks.

I mostly use a Hill back quiver, sometimes a mini catquiver

I don't care for a bow quiver when shooting but believe there's no better way to carry arrows when hunting. I've installed inserts on all my hunting recurves for the Kwikee Kuiver bracket. For me that solves both issues. I use the screw in tree bracket if I'm stand hunting. It's so easy to take the quiver off and attach to the tree. Arrows are right there and the bow is without quiver for shooting. Ready to leave simply snap the quiver back on the bow and ready to go. IMO one of the oldest but best systems out there. The quivers are inexpensive so you can have a variety of sizes. They come with a 3 arrow, 4 arrow, or 6 arrow. My favorite is the 4. If you don't like the plastic hood, it's also pretty easy to make a leather hood to cover.

All quivers have their drawbacks. Bow quivers have many advantages, but bright fletch flagging and changing how a bow shoots are two major disadvantages. I use a side stalker with most of my self bows, and have used a catquiver mini too, especially when tree stand hunting. Some the the newer bow quivers like eagle flight are minimal weight and obtrusiveness. We are using horses in colorado for elk this year, so I may be stuck with a minimal bow quiver as carrying the bow in one hand and neck reining is probably the best way to carry the bow, and I do not wanting to get thrown wearing a quiver. Jay Massey's thoughts on the matter are well though out, but his favorite, the lakota is by far the most obtrusive to me. A simmons rotary quiver has many advantages too, as long as you do not hit a bunch of brush, and may be the answer for a horseback hunt. It is pretty safe and keeps arrows dry, stable, and protected. The answer is, I do not know, pick the one you hate the least.

back quiver for me, I don't like any thing on my bow.

I don't like anything on my bows but have never found anything more all around better than a bow quiver on my recurves. I refuse to put any kind of quiver on a long bow so have tried other types and the best so far has been a GFA style. I always wear a backpack while elk hunting so I am wondering if a Safari Tuff Arrow Master could be attached to a backpack in such a way to be able to draw an arrow from it.

I use a Kanati limb bolt on my recurve...shoots just dandy. For the longbow, I made a plains style back quiver.

On my bows i like the 3 arrow EFA strap ons They stay in place and are light and compact as not to interfere with shooting They dont make noise like my HH Style back quivers do,,and the EFA doesnt impede my movement through the thick woods i hunt either

Just what I Use. What ever works for ya.

I don't like bow quivers on longbows just "because" lol. But I do know that if you're still hunting where you may need to get an arrow out with minimal movement they are sometimes the only quiver that will not spoil the shot. Plus bow quivers and side quivers like the german ridge are about the only quiver that won't get hung up like the old style hip quivers and pocket quivers or back quivers used to in weeds every time you have to duck under brush ,squat, or turn around in thick brush. So I hunt with my recurves. They are ok with bow quivers,lol.

My problem with strap ons and some other quivers is my arrows are 32" long so if the quiver doesn't have a long spread between the gripper and the hood my arrows shake, rattle, and roll at every shot.

I do have a longbow coming that will end up as my go to bow so the German Ridge is gonna get lots of use.

Right you are carpenter !!! Nothing on the bow and arrows in a back quiver !!! Always !!!

Back Quiver for me. I have tried bow quivers but keep going back to my back quiver.

I have use a lot of different quivers - bow, back, hip, belt...In fact, some day I have to start getting rid of some because I probably have 20 quivers laying around. I have two types of quivers I use now, a CatQuiver and bow quivers depending on how and where I'm hunting. My favorite are the Old Bear springarms and Great Northern strap or bolt-ons.

I like a bow quiver because it adds mass on some of my lighter bows and that helps me shoot them better.

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