To be honest, I would not be using a dropzone if this bow is specifically for 3D. If you look at what 90% of what the guys shooting at the top level are shooting for rests, you will see many different variations of spring steel type rests. I really like the Trophy Taker Spring Steel 1 hole rest if you want something less expensive, but the pro tuners are really nice if you are willing to drop the $$$. A TT will run you $50-$60, and the pro tuners are a bit more just shy of $100 if I remember correctly.

If this is to be a hunter class bow, I really feel you can't beat the doinker 11.5" carbon elite. The adjustable weights on the end let you put the balance of the bow where you want it, plus it keeps the weight out away from the bow where you want it. It is the best of both worlds in stabilization, lots of shock dampening as well helping to limit your range of movement.

For a sight, I really feel right now the new Copper John Competition with all the micro adjust is the best sight on the market. The Sword Apex Micro 3rd Plane is pretty nice too.

For arrows, I know you aren't a big fan of GT's, but the pro 22's are hard to beat when cut 1/2" in front of the rest. I will probably shoot the pro 22's this year except for the ASA events which I will shoot a 30X pro again. If you definitely want to use a CE, I would actually be looking at the CXL2's instead of the maximas. They are offered in a lot of different spines and will allow you to get a light weight fat shaft that still spines OK, you will cut more lines this way than with your maximas.

Personally I'm in disagreement here. I love my TR Dropzone. I think it's one of the best rests I've found so far. The quality for me is exemplary. It is no doubt as good as it gets for me. I have had absolutely no problems with it, and can't say how much I express my appreciation for the guys at TR and what they've done with our sport. As for sights, I'd go for the VBG (Vital Bow Gear) Vertical Pin Series. Screw the angular pins. Go for the vertical 3 pin series. Just MHO. I'd try it and see how you like it. Good luck to ya. That's what works for me in 3-D. I love it. Like I said, just MHO.

The drop zone is a fine rest,but if SERIOUS is the purpose,then it looks like Rick and I agree on the rests thatare most popular and for a reason.


Lancaster has the ProTuner for $75.00 and the micro Trophy Taker spring steel for $70.00 and the Trophy Taker spring steel for $55.00.That is hard to beat for a competitive level rest.

Funny,I sold my Protec,my Sure loc Challenger slide bar,Bullseye scope,but I kept my Pro Tuner when I quit shooting last year compeitively.[]




For the record,I was not bashing your choice of bow.I would give the competition model serious consideration.But like you said,to each their own.

good point.

I also only use Trophy Takers on my competition setups.

definitely go with a steel type rest as well.

the lancaster archery catalog is a bible for 3D shooters. def get ur hands on one of them.

spring steel rest, viper microtune sight (you can add zeiss lensesup to 6x if you want). http://www.viperarcheryproducts.com/microtune.html

That is because you are too busy digging in the sand these days!!

Just remember...no scopes. I say we all take off our sites and go bare bow when we get there. Lets really make this interesting ladies!!

Don't you worry Mitch, I don't shoot with a scope. Always pins for me.

OK, obviously the TT is the popular rest amongst you 3D'ers, but I've yet to hear a good reason as to why it's better than the DZ.....I'm not opposed to using a TT, but to be honest, we don't stock those at the shop and the owner will want me to shoot what we stock, BUT I'll tell him to order one if I can get a good enough reason.

Rick, the stabilizer you mention sounds similar to one I just ordered, a Carbon Impact, and it also has the weights that slide.....Sound good?

The sights are where I am really stuck......I agree that the Copper John's are great, but again we run into the problem of availability. We just don't stock squat for the target archer, we just don't have enough to support it. Again, I'm not opposed to ordering those, but I am looking at the G5 Optix......how's that sound?