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Title: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Ssamac on February 25, 2010, 11:07:00 PM
I really like the quickee quivers that have the side mount which requires tapping inserts into the riser. They are light, quiet and easy to put on and take off. They also do not interfere with the limbs at all. However you have to drill. I have a Browning Safari II that I'd like to add a quickee quiver to but don't want to do it if it's a "collectible" bow. What do you guys think?

Thanks
Sam   :confused:    :confused:    :confused:
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: cacciatore on February 25, 2010, 11:11:00 PM
There are a lot of very nice quivers than don't require holes.I really hate holes expecially after market on old bows.
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: MR BILL SHORTY on February 25, 2010, 11:16:00 PM
NO!
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Ssamac on February 25, 2010, 11:18:00 PM
But do they stay on tight and are they quiet??
Can you suggest a few?
I tried a Selway. Nice quiver but big and heavy.

Thanks
sam
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: cacciatore on February 25, 2010, 11:31:00 PM
What about a old Bear double arm?
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: TRAP on February 26, 2010, 12:22:00 AM
Great Northern makes a very nice quiver.  

Trap
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Ssamac on February 26, 2010, 01:18:00 AM
bear double arm spring quivers are a bit noisy I find and they kind of scuff up the limbs. I have to look at great northern. Which model do you suggest? I only need to carry 3-4 arrows hunting. Usually one shot is all you get.

Thanks
sma
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Jmatt1957 on February 26, 2010, 05:44:00 AM
Before you drill your bow look at the different quiver options that are out there.I am sure you would find one you like that fits your needs.
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: zepnut on February 26, 2010, 09:08:00 AM
Your going to drill holes in the bow and are concerned about scuffing up the limbs with a spring arm quiver?
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: johnnyc on February 26, 2010, 09:44:00 AM
Hey, here is an idea that I have planned and haven't gotten around to it yet.  You can give it a try and save me the experimentation   :)  
 I love the qwikee quivers too, but don't want to drill any holes.  If your bow has a stabilizer insert, I was thinking of somehow making a bracket that the qwikee bushing can fasten to and then screw into the stabilzer bushing?  Might even be as simple as a very small block of wood that the bushing can be screwed into and then just screwed into the stabilizer bushing?  Maybe with some velcro on the block of wood and bow to keep it from twisting?
 I just like the kwikee to get to my stand, so if I get a shot on the way, I could but take off at the stand.  For me it wouldn't be on the bow the whole time shooting, just for that occasional shot while getting to the stand, since I don' t have enough land to do any serious stalk hunting.
 On a newer grizzly that already has the 2 inserts to fit the bear quiver( i don't like the bear newer bear quiver because its more permanent and rattles) I've used the top insert and screwed the  quickee bushing in the one hole and used velcro to keep it from twisting and it worked great for my purpose.
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: ishi1archer on February 26, 2010, 10:36:00 AM
I agree if it has holes already go for it. If not try something else. Good luck!!
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: lone hunter on February 26, 2010, 12:02:00 PM
GN adjustable strap-on quiver
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Bjorn on February 26, 2010, 12:46:00 PM
Go for it! It is not exactly a 56" MSW.
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Ssamac on February 26, 2010, 12:54:00 PM
Good point. Don't scuff the limbs but drill holes instead. The idea of a block screwed into the bracket for the quickee is a neat idea, but this bow has no inserts at all. I agree with Raineman which is why I'm asking. Just wondering how collectible this bow is? It a great shooter, but you don't see Brownings as a sought after bow. Bjorn, what's a 56" MSW??

I think I'll go looking at the great northern line. Strap on seems good. Are they quiet and tight, however? I have the quickee snap on quiver and it really moves around. It's ok in a pinch but not too great really.
The Selway is nice but big and heavy. Brownings are as a rule a heavy bow to start with.

Appreciate all opinions and suggestions

Thanks
sam
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: portugeejn on February 26, 2010, 02:27:00 PM
I have an Eagle's Flight Archery quiver on an older Bear Grizzly and I like it.  No holes and solid.

RonP
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: stagetek on February 26, 2010, 03:15:00 PM
I would never drill a hole in a bow...never !
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Blackhawk on February 26, 2010, 03:28:00 PM
I believe Bjorn's reference is to the rare 56" 59 Kodiak with a maple sight window that has sold recently for more than $2k.

I drilled a 54" zebrawood Shakespeare Necedah a few years ago for an AMS fishing reel...and happy I did.

But I understand the second thoughts about drilling.  

I picked up Rod Jenkins Arrowmaster sidequiver for 3-D, roving, hunting and love it.  

If you really want a quiver on the bow, then the Great Northern is my choice since it is quiet, light, sturdy, handsome.
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: TOEJAMMER on February 26, 2010, 04:27:00 PM
No.
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Ssamac on February 26, 2010, 05:40:00 PM
Thanks I'll look at the Great Northern. Where can I find the Eagle's flight archery Quiver and the Rob Jenkins. Roving, 3D and hunting are exactly my needs.

Sam
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Blackhawk on February 26, 2010, 06:30:00 PM
Rod Jenkins  is a sponsor here.  If you click on his site, there  is a short demo on th use of the Arrowmaster.  Also, do a search from PowWow and you will see lots of pages of posts by satisfied customers.  I have 2 of his quivers and regard them just right for my use after 2 seasons of use.
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: macclare on February 26, 2010, 07:18:00 PM
I use nothing except a great northern adjustable quiver.
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: hormoan on February 26, 2010, 09:24:00 PM
Thunderhorn, hard to find a nicer strap on quiver JMHO. Not a great picture of the quiver, as the pic was about the bow   :thumbsup:
  (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l101/GUNSMITHAMMO/Bear%20Kodiak/Bear%20Kodiak%20Special/DSC00836.jpg)
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Ssamac on February 26, 2010, 09:47:00 PM
Lot's of nice choices. I'll look before I drill

Thanks
Sam
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Ssamac on February 26, 2010, 09:49:00 PM
What sponsor name does Ron Jenkins go under btw? I don't see the name or Arrowmaster in the sponsor list

Thanks
sam
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: portugeejn on February 26, 2010, 10:34:00 PM
Eagles Flight is a sponsor here.

RonP

  Eagle\\'s Flight Archery (http://eaglesflightarchery.com/quivers.htm)
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Brently on February 27, 2010, 04:47:00 AM
A bow is just a tool to do a job, so if you can make it better for your needs do what ever it takes.
Unless you bought it for an investment just use it.
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: vtmtnman on February 27, 2010, 06:30:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ssamac:
What sponsor name does Ron Jenkins go under btw? I don't see the name or Arrowmaster in the sponsor list

Thanks
sam
Safari Tuff
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: 4runr on February 27, 2010, 07:11:00 AM
Drill, Baby, drill!  Especially Brazillian Rosewood risers that are pristine!
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Ssamac on February 27, 2010, 01:48:00 PM
Wish there was some clear resolution. But a lot of the quivers (found Safari Tuff btw) and Eagle's Flight, Thunderhorn, etc seem pretty nice and worth a try.

thanks
sam
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Ssamac on February 27, 2010, 01:52:00 PM
BTW checked out Safari Tuff and they don't have bow quivers

Unless I'm missing something

Thanks
sam
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: reddogge on February 27, 2010, 07:35:00 PM
Safari Tuff is a quiver that rides sort of on your back and you reach to your side to grab an arrow.  They don't do a bow quiver.  They are very practical though.  I use mine on the ground but switch to a Selway bow quiver from a tree.  Just my thing.
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/reddogge/Archery/IMG_0907.jpg)
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: jcar315 on February 28, 2010, 08:08:00 AM
To answer your question: I would never drill any sort of hole for anything in any of my bows. But that is what works for me. To each his own....

I am like Rich in that I too use a Safari Tuff quiver and love it. Great for still hunting and protects the arrows quite nicely.

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Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Ssamac on February 28, 2010, 10:39:00 PM
Nice idea. I've seen this. I like the bow quiver, however, as redogge point out when I'm in a stand.

thanks
sam
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Ssamac on March 01, 2010, 05:02:00 PM
How noisy are these quivers. A lot of them have arrows rattling around

sam
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Flatshooter on March 01, 2010, 05:35:00 PM
I don't particularly like quivers on my bows. I bought a Safari Tuff quiver which I sling over my back on my way to my tree stand. Once I'm in the tree the quiver is hung over a cut branch which then gives me easy access to a second arrow if and when I need it. It has a cover which protects feathers in bad weather. I love it!
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: cacciatore on March 01, 2010, 06:32:00 PM
Sam,I still think you can make a Bear arm quiver silent.
Title: Re: Drilling for a Quickee Quiver Would you or wouldn't you?
Post by: Ssamac on March 01, 2010, 11:32:00 PM
That would be interesting cacciatore. (hunter). Have you been able to do that? How did you do it?

Where do you live in Italy?

sam