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Best "low key" backbar mount for hunting

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#1 ·
I am typically not a back bar guy for hunting, especially for tree stand hunting, but really even for longer range stalking. However I am going to try it again this fall and want to know what everyone looks for and chooses in a lightweight, low profile back bar mount. I want to mount the back bar low and and sucked into the riser and the bows I hunt with usually have a lower bushing for this purpose.
 
#3 ·
Given the description of what you are looking for, what exactly is it that you want to achieve with the rear stabilizer? I don’t think you would be able to achieve any discernable balance with something light weight and tucked in close to the riser. If you’re looking for vibration dampening, there might be some better options than adding a stabilizer.


Semper Fi,
Mike
 
#4 ·
Hoyt SL sidebar mount.
It is the lightest low profile mount I have seen.

I think the screw size might be different though. I put one on my son's bow (not a Hoyt) last year and it seems like I had to get an adapter screw or something. I can check later.
 
#5 ·
If you want simple, it's hard to beat the basic B Stinger mount. No QD, and it has teeth inside to help lock it in position.


If you want a really nice mount with a QD for a good price I love my Hi-Tek Vise, which gives you in-out and up-down adjustment, and it has teeth as well.

 
#6 ·
I also prefer a side bar mount that sits close to the bow.

The Shrewd Atlas and the new UltraView are my two favorites, as they do exactly that and lock down super tight.

The UltraView is my number 1 only because the OD matches up with a Cutter bar better and doesn't have a ton branding on it.
Functionally, I find them exactly even and perfect for what I'm looking for.

Let me know if those interest you and you want some pictures. I have one of each on a bow.
 
#10 ·
AAE Gripper! Half the size, weight and does vertical and lateral travel. If you get an Atlas for example it adds close to an inch of distance back toward the shooter, in some cases it can make the bar to long. The griper is small but very strong and light we have guys at the shop running over 20 oz on comp bows and never have any issues. I have an Atlas also but I would still go with a Gripper.
 
#11 ·
This is my setup for hunting 27" stab run as a counter slide, it sits close to the bow.
I have a 27" conquest micro 450 on one bow and a 27" b-stinger on another.
It does everything I need, and just one thing to deal with, I won't be going back to a two bar setup for hunting.
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#14 ·
Shrewd single adjust is simple and on the cheaper side. I’ve had one for a long time now and had no troubles at all. I will likely get a stabilizer for my phase 4 but will keep the shrewd mount and possibly an older Mathew’s bar to match or may just use a front bar only this time
 
#18 ·
Have you ever seen or tried a Stokerized Stasis? It is a single unit that is more adjustable than a "slide" type. I had their smaller one on my last Prime Rival because it was a bit top heavy. However they make longer versions that might be worth a look. No offense, but there is no way I would head into the woods with a nearly 30" stab sticking out both sides of my bow.....and no, I don't walk around with an arrow nocked.