gotta get a new rest....
 

hey guys, i am resetting up my mathews LX that is set at 70 lbs. at 29.5" of draw and want to switch to a drop away rest. i am currently shooting a whisker biscuit.

i am looking for a rest that is simple and will work. i have decided from what i have read to either get the drop zone or the muzzy zero effect.

please weigh in and tell me why you like or disliked either one.

i'm only looking for personal experience here. i dont wanna hear that you hear that the drop zone did this or the muzzy zero effect does that.... etc.

i also worry about noise of the drop and the arrow staying on the rest while in the stand.

thanks.

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I have shot a dropzone since '04 on my razortec and I really like it. I don't have any problems with noise or the arrow staying on the shelf while hunting. On my room mates rest I put a piece of a string leach where the arm drops to and his is dang near silent. I definitely recommend this rest as well as trophy taker. I don't personally have any experience with the MZE but I haven't heard many negative things about it. Good luck.

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for me it's a dropzone hands down. The only rest I've had that has never let me down in more than 3 years.

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Yes it works but the MZE definetly isn't simple. Be prepared to spend a lot of time fine tuning this one as you have to disassemble it somewhat every time you make an adjustment.

Drop zones tend to have problems with internal parts failing. Yes, I know neither of you have had problems with yours and I knwo TR will fix it.

Wait until the TrophyTaker X-treme FCgets to your pro shop. It will definetly be worth waiting on. This will definetly be on my bow this year.

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Bobby ... do yourself a favor and read this review of the Muzzy ..... http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1687790

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I'm with Bigbulls on this one. Before you limit yourchoices to the Muzzy and Drop Zone, I have had both of those in the past... hands down my current "trophy taker" is the simplest and most consistent fall awayI have used.

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I own both among others and my choice would be the muzzy.

The muzzy looks complicated, but it's really stupid simple.

Paul

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I just purchased a MZE to replace my Dropzone Freestyle that recentlybroke. The Muzzy rest appears to be a more positive acting device mechanically driven by the cable guide instead of via a string. I always thought that the string connection might be a weak link until the DZ broke inside.

Time will tell if I made a sound decision...

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personally i would get the QAD Ultra Rest i'veshot 3 deer using it.

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I'm for the DZ, I have one on my Black Ice and love it.

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Just put a Vital gear Kazaway on my new Drenalin. A switch from the biscuit. Put 100 arrows through it so far and like it a lot. It captures the arrow very well and releases it when drawn. If you have to let down it recaptures until the next draw.

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thanks for the help guys.....

unfortunately, we have 15 votes for the MZE and 15 for the drop zone. and two for the trophy taker.

keep the answers coming!

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Tony already graciously provided you the link above... (gracious for me, that is... because it saves me from having to do it :)). Like Paul said... Stupid simple, and it works beyond belief. You want quiet? It's undoubtedly the quietest dropaway on the market, and independent testing has confirmed that utlizing almost every available rest on the market.

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On a lot of the newbows the muzzy has arrow clearance problems.

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got it. thanks. didnt see it.

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Rich, what bows are you talking about, just so we all know

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I've got a MZE and really like but I've never used A Trophy Ridge.

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I've been shooting the DZ since '03 on my BowTech and have had no problems at all. Easy to use, adjust, and has never failed.

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I'd like to know that too, Rich... as I communicate pretty regularly with Muzzy's tech support department and haven't heard of too many problems yet. Mark at Muzzyeven confirmed they installed a MZE on the Diamond Black Ice successfully, and that bow has very limited slide travel. They did have to cross the cables above the guard I believe; I haven't put one on mine yet, but will.

Just to clarify too Rich... not accusing you of being wrong here -- just looking for some specific info. Thanks.

I have heard of some challenges with the Guardian... I'll be attempting to set one up on that bow when I getback in town in a couple weeks.