Better bow? Elite GT500 or Quest Primal?
02-07-2010, 04:34 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: CT, USA
Posts: 3,058
if budget is not a concern- then go with Elite- far better limbs (Barnsdales). The fit/finish/riser machining, etc is better. The transferrable warranty is a plus for some-comes with Limbsaver gear pre-installed, etc.
The Quest however is very nice bow for the $- The cams are licensed from Elite so you will get similar draw characteristics.It shoots fairly smoothly. I personally feel it doeesn't hold as well due to the "whispy" feeling lighter riser, but for guys who like short/lightweight bows, it will probably feel great. Solid glass limbs on a "binary style" cam is my only real reservation- historically it's not been a super durable combination.
Bottom line- if you are planning on keeping the bow for several years- Elite is the clear winner. But if the budget is super tight, the Quest is not a bad choice at all, but for the same $ I reccomend the Rytera Alien Z/X, Martin Warthog as these have laminated limbs. BowTech SWAT would be another good choice.
The Quest however is very nice bow for the $- The cams are licensed from Elite so you will get similar draw characteristics.It shoots fairly smoothly. I personally feel it doeesn't hold as well due to the "whispy" feeling lighter riser, but for guys who like short/lightweight bows, it will probably feel great. Solid glass limbs on a "binary style" cam is my only real reservation- historically it's not been a super durable combination.
Bottom line- if you are planning on keeping the bow for several years- Elite is the clear winner. But if the budget is super tight, the Quest is not a bad choice at all, but for the same $ I reccomend the Rytera Alien Z/X, Martin Warthog as these have laminated limbs. BowTech SWAT would be another good choice.
02-07-2010, 07:54 AM
#3
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location:
Posts: 7,367
When purchasing a Bow you really owe it to yourself to check out all the Bows available in your area.
It would be a shame not to go shoot bows from BowTech, Diamond, Hoyt, Mathews, PSE. IMO these manufacturers are the cream of the crop.
Dan
It would be a shame not to go shoot bows from BowTech, Diamond, Hoyt, Mathews, PSE. IMO these manufacturers are the cream of the crop.
Dan
02-09-2010, 01:54 AM
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Fraziers Bottom, WV
Posts: 500
You'll just have to shoot both and decide for yourself. Elite make a top notch bow and I've never hears any major complaints on the Quest bows either. Whichever fits you best would be the way to go.
