Hunting in a semi-tropical environment, I don't know anybody who uses feathers. Everything is wet every morning, just as if a rain fell and the undergrowth is so thick that you can't help but brush up against the bushes/briars/vines/etc, it is basically a jungle down here. Feathers require too much care to be of much use. That is only my opinion, however misguided it may be. I would like to hear from others who hunt in the same climate zone, such as Ruger redhawk, huntnma, or her sister, or any others in the state of Florida.
As for the type of rest that has been mentioned, I have been considering going back to a cushion plunger because they seem to be more stable to me than a prong rest, and yes I use a release. I change to the prong when I when to carbons, and I am also considering going back to alums for the thicker shaft.
What are some of your opinions on this?