I have been using a Savage Derringer drop away rest for most of the season. I recently started having problems with it. I could not get consistent groups. I thought it was just me-not enough practice or something. I then notice that there has been major fletching contact and the paint is gone on one of the prongs. It had also worked loose and was sliding left-right some, too. I go to the pro shop and he said that they have been having problems with drop-aways. even the Muzzy ZE. They are still seeing fletching contact with several different brands. So much for a cure-all rest. I had them put my TM Hunter Ultimate back on and am immediately shooting like a champ. I say this to make you drop-away users aware that they aren't a cure all for fletching contact like I thought. I use ACC's so there isn't as much room to play with as far as turning nocks/prongs as with aluminums. That's why I decided to try one. My mistakes combined with poor rest performance has cost me this season.

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Fletching contact is a serious problem . I've had trouble even with a zero effect , more on bows with short brace heights . Best to shoot cock vane up , and I use feathers they are much more forgiveing of contact . You may shoot well and avoid contact but tourqe the bow slightly say when you get the shakes shooting at a big buck and contact will rear its ugly head . This has to be the number one tuneing problem followed closely by mismatched spine .

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Well, I've had a Muzzy Zero on for 2 years now. I see no problems with it. I know several others that have it.... no problem. I think it's the greatest thing going. My hunting partner and I both have them.... they have never let us down. Between us we've taken over 20 deer in the last couple years in all kinds of weather. His 11 year old has one and took his first bow deer this year too. What more could you want.

I use and love my GKF Mirage BUT as with ANY rest with moving parts you have the potential for failure!!! I think that's why full containment rests like the GKF Shoot Out have become extremely popular. I have heard many people state their problems and frustrations over numerous differnt models of fallaways, BUT I have seen MANY more shooters that have praised them and have NEVER had a problem with 'em. Like I said, the ONLY way to eliminate the chance of a moving part NEVER failing is to REMOVE the moving part all together. Try the Shoot Out.

I have been using the ARC Systeme drop away rest, and have found it to work PERFECTLY! oh yeah, it also cost UNDER $50!!! Holds my arrow on even with the bow tipped at 90 degrees to either side!!! And I have been shooting it at over 300fps. ZERO contact. If shooting standard vanes (5&quot I shoot cock vane up...that way I don't have a vane touching my face at anchor. When I shoot my prefered Kurly vanes, I shoot cock vane in (for the same reasons...look at the Kurly vanes and you'll see why).
Oh yeah....almost forgot, you don't need anything to hold the arrow in place when the bow isn't drawn (some styles you DO). I can be set up that way (Basically set it up as an overdraw...this way the rest goes full horizontal on release).
If your using a drop-away rest, make sure it starts dropping soon enough, AND you have clearance when it is down (Do NOT shoot cock vane down).
That said, I have tried the savage drop away, and sold it to a buddy for $10 <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
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