Headin to the shop to get a rest this weekend and just had a question for the folks that have used both a micro adjust and regular adjust arrow rest. In real world hunting conditions do you feel that the micro adjust was worth the extra money spent?
I have always use the regular adjust rests for hunting but I am considering getting a micro adjust this time around if it is worth it.
Keep in mind that this rest would be for hunting purposes only (mostly elk) and no target other than regular practice.
BTW it will most definetly be a drop away of one brand or another. Probably a QT or Trophy taker.
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In real world hunting conditions do you feel that the micro adjust was worth the extra money spent?
Not necessarily for some purpose when you are in the hunting environment but they are infinitely easier to use when tuning a bow to begin with. I have been shooting GKF Golden Premiers, Platinum premiers, and now and Infinity for several years. They are, in my opinion, the most well built and easy to use rests on the market (minus the occasional stripped setscrew...I adjust alot...). The microadjustment is a big part of that.
I've used a lot of rests over the years. For about ten years now I've used a Star Hunter most frequently. Along the way I got a Super Star. Yeh, I like the micro adjust. Just makes the initial tuning much easier, especially since this rest has been on 14 bows in the last 10 years--well, maybe 20 bows if you count my sample bows when I was a rep. Still works fine and once locked down it stays put. Then again, it's easier to retune if you should want to change something on the bow. A lot of pluses to them.
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Micro adjust isn't entirely necessary for a hunting rest, but it will definitely let you get a better tune a lot quicker and easier than a non-micro rest. I've had times with standard rests when I wished I had at least two more hands. Loosen this screw to move that and the other gets screwed up. Unlike many standard rests, micro adust rests only move one thing at a time. You don't lose your rest height while adjusting centershot, or vice versa.
The micro's I've used from GKF, NAP and Cavalier are also more stable, more durable and more repeatable than non-micro rests from the same makers. They might cost several times more than the standard version, but the price is well worth it. They're several times easier to tune, several times less likely vibrate loose and will generally last several times longer.
Yep- like Arthur said, OK for short yardage hunting, but if your group tuning at longer yardage, you'll pull yer hair out, if you don't have that micro adjust. Just look at what's left of my hair or of Davidmil's hair.
Sounds like the micro is well worth it. I'll give them a shot this time around.
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bigbulls, I have a QT4000, and I can tell you the micro's are nice on that thing. Not a must, but a big help when trying to precision tune those broadheads. I've been toying with some rests right now and I must say.......I think I'm going to eventually go back to my QT4000. I just can't see how what I've been using is any better. Especially the Trophy Taker. Ok rest, but IMHO, the NAP is a much better design.
Micro adjust VS. regular
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