Conquest Talon 5+2 Quiver Review

Conquest Archery Talon 5+2 Quiver | What’s Included

Conquest Talon 5+2 Quiver Review | The Patented “Claw Gripper”

My favorite feature included in this Conquest Quiver kit is the quick connect and disconnect clamp. With one movement, you can quickly remove the quiver. My previous quiver removal from my bow involved sliding a tab down, rotating the quiver 90 degrees, and then pulling up on the unit to disconnect the whole product from my bow. This isn’t so bad on a normal day out at the range or removing it before leaving the house or car. On the other hand, once you’re in the tree stand (in teens or single-digit weather), it becomes more taxing. On top of cold fingers working in the dark to try to remove your quiver (I prefer to shoot without my quiver attached), you’re also producing more unnatural noise while fumbling with your quiver. Unnecessary movements and shuffling could impact your hunt before it really begins. The Conquest Archery Talon really hits the mark on this design portion. We get the “Claw Gripper” attachment that eliminates the hassle associated with other quiver-to-bow connection designs. The mount to your bow is held on by two bolts just like most other quiver mounts.

What makes this different from other mounts is the “Claw Gripper” on the quiver itself. Connecting the quiver to your bow requires a quick and easy compression of the clamp from the back side while mating the surfaces of the mount and quiver. The quiver mount includes two tabs molded into each side of the “Claw Gripper”, which ensures a very tight and no-slip connection. Just release pressure and the quiver is solidly connected to your bow. One movement, no extra noise or tinkering to install or remove the quiver. Reverse the installation and the quiver is removed within seconds. I think this is what really sets this quiver kit apart from other designs.

Conquest Talon 5+2 Quiver Review | Which Arrows Can Be Used?

How many different styles of arrows exist in the modern archery world? Conquest Archery had the old and new in mind when compiling the items included in this quiver kit. One of the biggest variations that exists today is the movement towards micro-diameter arrows. Not all quivers will accommodate the usage of smaller diameter arrows or vice versa. This is another area where Conquest Archery really hit the bullseye. The quiver comes with standard and micro grippers to hold your arrows tightly in place. Installing arrows is the same as any other quiver: place the arrowhead inside the hood and snap the shaft of your arrow into the grippers. It is impressive how well these grippers hold onto every arrow no matter the shaft diameter.

After having a full set of seven arrows snapped in, I gave the quiver a good shake test to see if any noise or looseness could be felt. Every piece held tightly and silently. Incredible effort was taken when designing this solid, silent, and lightweight quiver. Switching from standard grippers to micro grippers is pretty simple as well. No special tools or skills are required. Conquest Archery really opened the market for themselves – no matter your arrow diameter preference, anyone can use this quiver. Now you won’t be required to find a new quiver if you decide to switch it up and buy smaller or larger diameter arrows.

Conquest Talon 5+2 Quiver Review | Weight-Price-Arrow Capacity Comparison 

My preference as an archer is to shoot without my quiver connected to my bow. I don’t enjoy the extra weight while shooting. If you prefer to shoot with a quiver equipped, finding a lightweight quiver is key to reducing the change in shooting fatigue as time passes. The Conquest Archery Talon quiver weighs in right at 9 ounces. When compared to other popular quivers on the market today, the 5+2 Talon quiver is quite light in its respective category.

Making note of the price points of the other quivers, I believe the Conquest Talon is the best bang for your buck. Plus, this quiver is definitely a high-quality item.

Conquest Talon 5+2 Quiver Review | Target Shooting

All the technical specifications, components, and theory of operation are all fine and dandy on paper. How does this quiver truly perform? The fact that this quiver is a mere 9 ounces helps with the issue of unnecessary added weight. Using this quiver was fatiguing initially for me. This was attributed to my lack of practice using a quiver. Although I am not accustomed to hunting or target shooting while equipped with a quiver, I was unable to find any obvious faults. As it should be, nothing with my draw, shooting action, or follow-through were hindered due to the quiver being equipped. One slight annoyance that was noticeable when shooting with the quiver equipped was having less space to flip my rest in place after an arrow was knocked. This is no real issue as long as you practice with the quiver equipped.

The balance of the lightweight quiver was not too bad, and I was able to easily compensate for the change in side-to-side weight. The first session shooting with this quiver equipped, I shot 10 arrows with and 10 arrows without the quiver equipped. I decided to only shoot with my quiver fully loaded with seven arrows. I performed my test at a 20-yard range. Without my quiver attached, I was constantly hitting 1” and under groupings. Adding the quiver full with seven arrows, I noticed the wind pulling my bow more than it normally does along with the difference in weight. My accuracy suffered slightly in that first session and my groupings increased to 3 ½”. After a few sessions shooting with the Talon equipped, the difference in weight and balance was not as noticeable. My groupings eventually improved as well, but never tightened to the 1” and under groupings that I consistently hit without a quiver attached. It goes without saying that this is more of a personal preference than an accuracy issue. Other friends of mine only shoot with their quiver attached and will easily hit 1” and under groupings consistently. It all truly depends on the archer.

With the full number of arrows installed in the quiver, the weight changes dramatically and the fatigue caused is noticeable during longer target practices. The number of arrows able to be fired per session definitely is limited. If one were to keep training with a full quiver, it would become normal and the fatigue would fade away. For the time being, though, I prefer to practice how I hunt. For hunters that go out and hunt big game using the stalk and shoot method, training with a full quiver is necessary. A lightweight quiver would be key to dramatically lowering the amount of fatigue experienced on an already taxing hunting experience.

Conquest Talon 5+2 Quiver Review Summary

Throughout my time using this quiver, I learned a few things about myself as an archer. Aside from the fact that I do not prefer to shoot with a quiver attached, shooting with this quiver did not affect my accuracy too dramatically. I like the balance and weight of the Talon Quiver, and the arrow capacity is actually quite impressive. My favorite characteristic of this quiver is the patented quick connect “Claw Gripper”. It is really a convenience when in the tree stand. One fluid and simple movement removes and reconnects the quiver with ease. The “Claw Gripper” mounting also has a very aggressive grip that doesn’t slip or rattle. I honestly believe this feature is what sets the Conquest Talon apart from other quivers in the same price class. Including the arrow grippers for both standard and micro arrow sizes is also an intelligent inclusion with this quiver. All in all, Conquest did a great job with this design. The Conquest Talon is a good replacement quiver for myself, and definitely is a quality item for other fellow compound bow owners.

AUTHOR BIO

I’m a Hunter from Iowa that loves the outdoors. When I’m not working on cars for my profession, I’m in the woods. Whether it’s cutting firewood, improving my Whitetail habitat, or hunting for Morels. I try to live up to my last name