Got a question or two for y'all.
I saw what looked like a cloth side quiver a day or so ago and had a couple of questions.
First off, this was worn hanging off the belt by a strap. It was canted forward so that the fletching was forward. It was also held below the belt by about 4 inches. The mouth looked to be no more that 5" in diameter. It held the arrows completely with the fletching exposed.
How would that work in brush?
It looked like it was lined with leather as it was nearly perfectly round. Could broadheads be used in such a quiver?
Anyone have any experience with quivers like that?
I was thinking of experimenting with it if it were a feasible design.
I think this is a poor option for hunting. The quiver and arrows will bang around off your legs and make a lot of movement and noise and there is nothing to keep the arrows from catching into brush all the time. From the sounds of it, it sounds like the design is based more off of what target archers use for range work where stealth, lack of movement, and protection for your arrows are simply not needed but convenience is a very desirable characteristic and being able to slip them in a belt mounted quiver is just easier than a back or bow quiver. I occasionally use this style of quiver when doing solely stump shooting or target work, but I've never considered them to be a very good option for hunting.
(http://emptyquiver.com/images/content/beginner.jpg)
That's about what I was thinking. I've never used a side quiver before and thought that might be a decent option. I've been using a back quiver up to now and was wanting to try a different set up. I tried a bow quiver but I didn't care for it much. I'll keep looking into other options.
I'd recommend a Safari Tuff Arrowmaster.
https://www.3riversarchery.com/safari-tuff-arrowmaster-s
Sounds like the tube quivers we used to use for field archery.
I guess it would serve, but a poor choice for hunting while moving with the fletching in front of you.
Think about the motion to draw an arrow. Or is you wanted a fletching hood . . . how would you remove an arrow?
QuoteOriginally posted by Stumpkiller:
Sounds like the tube quivers we used to use for field archery.
I guess it would serve, but a poor choice for hunting while moving with the fletching in front of you.
Think about the motion to draw an arrow. Or is you wanted a fletching hood . . . how would you remove an arrow?
That's what had me confused. I'd be pulling an arrow from the front. Also I didn't see how broadheads would work with it even though it was listed as being broadhead compatible. He also had crossbow quivers that held bolts vertically from the belt. Seemed...dangerous.
I always considered pulling broadheads out of a back quiver a crazy stunt - yet folks still do it.
I've used many styles and types over the years and feel an open top side quiver is the way to go.
See it here?
(https://i.imgur.com/VBbs7All.jpg)
Neither do the deer.
It's not much different than what I use all the time. But.. hanging it off the belt costs in versatility. If you use it with a shoulder strap it can be carried fletch forward or back. It can be up hard behind you in thick brush. It's automatically ambidextrous and can be easily used while wearing a pack.
You can experiment on the cheap with PVC pipe. The one you saw may have been PVC with a cloth cover.
Mine is 2 5/8" ID and easily handles five broadheads and three small gamers. If you hunt on the move you will want to use a solo stalker.
QuoteOriginally posted by Stumpkiller:
I always considered pulling broadheads out of a back quiver a crazy stunt - yet folks still do it.
I've used many styles and types over the years and feel an open top side quiver is the way to go.
See it here?
(https://i.imgur.com/VBbs7All.jpg)
Neither do the deer.
You've got so much dangling off you I can't tell wear one thing ends and the next begins! :biglaugh: The heck is that blue fuzzy thing? You kill a troll and wear its scalp?
I do like that side quiver you've got. I tried to make one like it but failed miserably. I tried to use a minimal amount of leather as I only had scraps. It...didn't work too well.
I like my back quiver though. I don't have any problem with broad heads. I do with my small game heads. They have tigerclaws on them and they make drawing them quickly a pain.
QuoteOriginally posted by monterey:
It's not much different than what I use all the time. But.. hanging it off the belt costs in versatility. If you use it with a shoulder strap it can be carried fletch forward or back. It can be up hard behind you in thick brush. It's automatically ambidextrous and can be easily used while wearing a pack.
You can experiment on the cheap with PVC pipe. The one you saw may have been PVC with a cloth cover.
Mine is 2 5/8" ID and easily handles five broadheads and three small gamers. If you hunt on the move you will want to use a solo stalker.
I have a solo stalker. Good to have with my back quiver.
I may play around with it and see what I come up with. I think I have some 2 5/8" ID pipe around here I can use. I'd only need it to hold 1-2 broad heads as one will be in my solo stalker. I would like it to hold several small game heads though. Guess I've got a project for the week.
He may have been using pvc pipe. I didn't think of that.
That blue fuzzy thing is a tassel made of yarn and used to wipe the arrow clean if you mmmmmiss. They were real common in the past. I have one and like it a lot.
QuoteOriginally posted by David Mitchell:
That blue fuzzy thing is a tassel made of yarn and used to wipe the arrow clean if you mmmmmiss. They were real common in the past. I have one and like it a lot.
M-m-m-miss? Heck no. That's for stump blood (sap, mold, fungus). I never m-m-miss.
But yes, it's a tassel for cleaning arrows when roving.
Also a portable ground blind for stalking.
QuoteOriginally posted by Stumpkiller:
QuoteOriginally posted by David Mitchell:
That blue fuzzy thing is a tassel made of yarn and used to wipe the arrow clean if you mmmmmiss. They were real common in the past. I have one and like it a lot.
M-m-m-miss? Heck no. That's for stump blood (sap, mold, fungus). I never m-m-miss.
But yes, it's a tassel for cleaning arrows when roving.
Also a portable ground blind for stalking. [/b]
Oh... I was thinking it was for when that kitty cat named Bob comes to play. lol
That is interesting. I think I have some yarn around here somewhere. I could tie that onto my back quiver's shoulder strap. That's honestly the first time I've seen one.
Next question...What a miss? I always hit what I'm aiming at! I'm just not always aiming where I should be..... And if you believe that I've got some ocean front property in Kansas I'll sell you real cheap.
Portable ground blind? Either my leg is getting pulled or you're a real small fella.