Adding quiver inserts?

[Gdpolk]

I'm thinking about drilling my riser for a screw in quiver.  My reasoning for wanting a screw on quiver is the convenience/stealth over strap on quivers and to reduce possible stress at the fadeouts.  This is likely making mountains out of mole hills, but I really think I'd like to make the switch from a strap on quiver to a bolt on quiver.  I know for some, that may mean a lost sell.  However, this isn't a concern of mine as this bow will never be sold.  Is there any good reason not to do so?

[Possum Head]

No. Put what you want on your bow. You need to be satisfied in the field. I've used Kwikees for years with great results. Even built a nice lookin leather hood cover and glued it on.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

If you have a take down bow, i'd recommend a bolt on using the limb bolts rather than drilling the riser.... on a one piece , if you don't plan on selling it.... go ahead and drill it.... but i don't like them as well as a strap on because they can loosen up.

[Orion]

Slide-on and Strap-on quivers don't put any stress on the limbs in the fade out areas.  If mounted correctly, they would be above the fade outs where the limbs don't flex much.

If you're thinking of doing it on a longbow, there's not a lot of riser to work with, and the quiver bolt holes for a two point quiver will likely be relatively close together, which means the hood and arrow gripper will be fairly close together, which in turn can flare out the arrows in the quiver.  Also, because so much shaft is protruding below the lower gripper, they may vibrate quite a bit and the fletching even hit each other, creating noise.

Regardless, if you're set on a side-mounted quiver, go ahead and drill. Use a drill press though to get the holes in straight. Doesn't hurt to also use a tap and die to start the threads (if that's the kind of insert you'll use).  Otherwise, there's a good chance the threads will chip out some wood around the holes.  I've seen some real hatchet jobs.  Good luck.

[Gdpolk]

She's a one piece bow and I've not had any problems with where it's currently mounted for the past few years.  I just like to take it on and off a lot.  I'm 100% sold on the Dual Arc quiver.  It's ability to be tuned really makes it possible to tune the characteristics of the bow well.  I'd just like something a little cleaner looking that's just as quick to pop on and off as desired and thats QUIET (no velcro).  My thoughts was to call Kanati and get some bolt on hardware sent to replace the strap on mounts then drop some inserts into my riser just outside of the sight window and grip area where it'll line up how I like it.

 

[Wheels2]

What bow?
I have some that have brackets under limb bolts

[ksbowman]

I have never hesitated drilling mine and putting in the nice brass inserts. They look factory when your done.