I often use a rear offset bracket in addition to a small counterweight to achieve this effect. If this is the case, adding a small counterweight to the other side of the riser to equalize the weight distribution may be just what’s needed. Now, despite your best efforts in choosing a solid quiver, this may not be enough to rid the bow’s dreaded lopsided feel. The TightSpot one-piece quiver shines in this area, allowing for virtually any position to create a close hug to the bow.Īnother great benefit to a low-profile quiver is that it not only improves shooting accuracy and aiming, but also enhances the carrying balance of the bow as you hike, still-hunt, or stalk for game. To achieve a close-fitting design, I prefer to shorten/modify the support stems on two-piece quivers, so the hood and gripper move in closer toward the riser, given there’s adequate clearance for the limbs and arrow rest to work (please, you must use extreme caution with this step as it could cause injury and void the bow’s warranty). This will lessen shooting noise and improve accuracy from shot to shot. The key is to minimize any changes in this vibrational pitch (caused by a “flexible” bracket or loose hood, for example) to keep the bow’s movement as consistent as possible. Removing one or two arrows from the quiver can also alter the bow’s movement at the shot. A quiver that “flexes” easily (tested by moving it from side to side with your hand) will disrupt a bow’s regular shooting frequency. The bottom line is that regardless of the design, a quiver must yield tremendous torsional qualities to remain quiet and vibration-free during the shot. This quiver provides extreme strength, stability, and vibration-free performance in a basic one-piece design - something unheard of from past quick-detach models. I’ve used this quiver in the field, and it has impressed me. With a two-piece quiver, removing the quiver is not an option.įortunately, we now have really good one-piece, removable quivers to solve this problem. Some archers also like to remove their bow quivers when shooting in a stiff crosswind - a situation that can cause the bow to “bounce” excessively due to the wind whipping across the quiver’s hood and arrow fletching, making a solid aim futile.

The downside, of course, is that these systems are not removable, whether for transport, treestand, or ground-blind hunting. This design supports the hood and gripper portions of the quiver with equal stability, which increases strength and quietness. When it comes to ruggedness, two-piece quivers that bolt directly to the riser are unbeatable. They offer supreme convenience - keeping your arrows quick at hand, where you can see and control them at all times.įortunately, it is possible to achieve the best of both worlds when using a bow quiver - accuracy and convenience.

This is why bow quivers reign in popularity. For some archers, this can be a real pain. Of course, the main downside to going sans quiver is that your arrows are always getting in the way somehow. Since doing this some 15-plus years ago, I’ve noticed greater consistency in my shooting, particularly in the bowhunting woods when I’m cold and tired, or when shooting in the wind. However, through extensive testing of my own and collaborating with other dedicated, accuracy driven bowhunters, I’ve learned that bow quivers do indeed impact shot-to-shot consistency, sometimes only slightly, but other times quite noticeably, depending on the setup, broadhead/arrow combination, and shooting scenario.Īs sort of an archery perfectionist, I decided to hunt almost exclusively without a quiver attached to my bow. I’ve personally used bow quivers for more than 25 years. A lot has been written about bow quivers and whether or not they affect accuracy.

Archery bow and quiver