Modify a Copper John Sight bracket for Bowtechs?

[mrfritz44]

I was wondering if anyone had tried to modify a Copper John sight bracket like the one below so that only the closest set of mounting holes were left on the bracket? This would entail cutting the bracket behind the vertical set of holes nearest the dovetail and presumably rounding the two newly created ends for cosmetic purposes. It seems this configuration would blend itself nicely into the two holes tapped into Bowtech risers. Anyone at least think of doing this, or am I nuts[&:]?

Also, would there be a way to blacken the exposed aluminum without the complicated anodizing process? I've blued and browned gun barrels before, but I'm not sure if there's an easy aluminum finishing equivalent - aside from paint of course.

Add to this a Kwikee Quiver Lite quiver and mounting bracket and I think it would make a sleak, lightweight, and easily removable sight/quiver combo for treestand hunting...........thoughts?

[nub]

I guess I'd have to ask why? Just to remove some weight?

[ash2042]

I have never done but here is my 2 cents. Cut the bracket to your desired length. File the edges to get the factory look and to remove any burrs. You will have to drill new holes and tap them for the place to mount your quiver, if that is the type of quiver you are using. Then I wpould send it away to be filmed dipped in the same camo as your bow. Or you can leave it like it is. Just my thoughts

[KBacon]

What would be the point? Trying to save an ounce or so? You'd have to drill new holes for the quiver mount.. I just don't understand the reasoning I guess...

[CLOUD 9, MN]

Mrfritz44........I love doing stuff like that to my bow! I've done many things like that over the years. I like shaving any weight off the bow I can. I also like cutting out any unused or over built accessories.

Have fun with it!

good Luck!

[mrfritz44]

The main reason would be to save a few ounces on the top half of the bow. This should allow me to save a few on the bottom modular stabilizers. I think it would also look more a part of the bow instead of an added accessory.

As far as tapping new holes, I would think I could just use the two holes I would leave as part of the bracket, that is, the two holes closest to the dovetail. I haven't bought the Kwikee quiver yet, but a Bowtech quiver I briefly had included screws long enough to pass through the quiver bracket and the sight bracket. Doesn't Kwikee give you these extra screws for dual mounting jobs?

Fritz