Great. I need a new rest.
08-27-2006, 04:06 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location:
Posts: 6,006
Great. I need a new rest.
So, shortly after shooting the video I posted moments ago, I noticed that the prongs onmy Quicktune 2000 rest were able to spin an entire 360 degrees.
It seems that the screw inside the rest that kept it from spinning and stopped it at the same point everytime has fallen off somewhere. Can I replace it? Probably.
Do I want to? No. I'm not going to replace that one piece just to have it fall off again. I'd rather just replace the entire rest with something a bit more reliable. Could I have prevented it? Probably, but it was a piece that you never even noticed was there until it was gone. Not something you would think of tightening down.
It figures that this would happen now since season opens next Friday and I'm out of work and have no income with which to buy a new rest. [:@]
It seems that the screw inside the rest that kept it from spinning and stopped it at the same point everytime has fallen off somewhere. Can I replace it? Probably.
Do I want to? No. I'm not going to replace that one piece just to have it fall off again. I'd rather just replace the entire rest with something a bit more reliable. Could I have prevented it? Probably, but it was a piece that you never even noticed was there until it was gone. Not something you would think of tightening down.
It figures that this would happen now since season opens next Friday and I'm out of work and have no income with which to buy a new rest. [:@]
08-27-2006, 04:38 PM
#2
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: Great. I need a new rest.
Simple fix to a monetary problem, get a new screw and Loc Tite.....or, bite the bullet for a new rest. There are worst problems that could have happen...good luck.
08-27-2006, 04:46 PM
#3
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location:
Posts: 6,006
RE: Great. I need a new rest.
Yeah Rob, more than likely I'll just replace the screw. The only problem with that is that its not a regular screw, its a bit different. I've tried all the small screws I have and nothing fits. Its crazy.
Worst case scenario is I miss part of the early season and have to buy a new rest. It's not the end of the world, it just irritated me when it first happened.
Worst case scenario is I miss part of the early season and have to buy a new rest. It's not the end of the world, it just irritated me when it first happened.
08-27-2006, 04:50 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Lake County, Il
Posts: 2,205
RE: Great. I need a new rest.
E-mail The company and they'll send you a new part,probably for free. When the set screw on my cobra sight stripped out the sent me a whole new block with toolless adjustment knobs instead of the allen wrench type.
08-27-2006, 05:03 PM
#6
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location:
Posts: 6,006
RE: Great. I need a new rest.
Ah, I'm right handed Ghemry! I do appreciate the offer though.
Stripped an old hard drive and found a screw inside there that will work for now. As soon as I get back to work I plan on replacing this rest though.
Stripped an old hard drive and found a screw inside there that will work for now. As soon as I get back to work I plan on replacing this rest though.
08-27-2006, 06:08 PM
#7
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: Great. I need a new rest.
ORIGINAL: ghemry
What handed are you? If your left I have 3 of those rest. If you can not find a screw I will over night one to you!! I have a bunch!!
What handed are you? If your left I have 3 of those rest. If you can not find a screw I will over night one to you!! I have a bunch!!
08-27-2006, 06:19 PM
#8
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location:
Posts: 6,006
RE: Great. I need a new rest.
Absolutely Rob. Bowhunters are some of the greatest people I've had the pleasure of knowing.
Well,I got the rest fixed and i shortened my draw length an inch like someone in my Form Video thread suggested, here are the results. Mind you this is my first time shooting since my accident.
The shot in the center of the bullseye bounced off the nock of the next arrow up. The highest arrow is a Muzzy with practice blades.
Busted a nock off inside that arrow. Bummer, eh?
This is all at 20 yards, but its the farthest I can shoot in my back yard. Not exactly where I want everything to be, but not too bad.
Well,I got the rest fixed and i shortened my draw length an inch like someone in my Form Video thread suggested, here are the results. Mind you this is my first time shooting since my accident.
The shot in the center of the bullseye bounced off the nock of the next arrow up. The highest arrow is a Muzzy with practice blades.
Busted a nock off inside that arrow. Bummer, eh?
This is all at 20 yards, but its the farthest I can shoot in my back yard. Not exactly where I want everything to be, but not too bad.
08-27-2006, 06:54 PM
#10
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: In a Tarpon Boat
Posts: 846
RE: Great. I need a new rest.
That is why I prefer rests with a one piece launcher.
I havehad the small set screws vibrate loose, my launcher prong turn,and had to resight my bow. [:@]
Know of one famous archer who lost a major tournamrnt because a set screw loosened and his prong turned.
Sag.
I havehad the small set screws vibrate loose, my launcher prong turn,and had to resight my bow. [:@]
Know of one famous archer who lost a major tournamrnt because a set screw loosened and his prong turned.
Sag.