Easton Axis Users Please Reply
02-03-2004, 03:53 PM
#11
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Liberty Indiana USA
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RE: Easton Axis Users Please Reply
What would be a good drop away rest that will mount up solid to the one hole mounting of the xtec. Thanks for the replies all. This is new territory for me.
02-03-2004, 04:00 PM
#12
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Greenfield, IN
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RE: Easton Axis Users Please Reply
I think the GKF TKO would mount up just fine. It has a little allen lock screw to limit any up/down movement.
I have this rest and it's pretty sturdy, easy to tune, and pretty economical. I picked mine up on Ebay for $36 brand new. I've seen them go for $40-50 normally.
I have this rest and it's pretty sturdy, easy to tune, and pretty economical. I picked mine up on Ebay for $36 brand new. I've seen them go for $40-50 normally.
02-03-2004, 05:57 PM
#14
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Location: Indiana PA USA
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RE: Easton Axis Users Please Reply
I will second the vote on the Trophy Taker Shakey Hunter. It is a VERY solid rest that is easy to set-up and adjust! The TT will hold arrows very well, as long as you don't shoot your bow upside down!
As far as the arrows go, definetly get a stiffer spine than what is recommended, either the 300's or the 340s will work!
As far as the arrows go, definetly get a stiffer spine than what is recommended, either the 300's or the 340s will work!
02-03-2004, 06:11 PM
#15
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Central PA
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RE: Easton Axis Users Please Reply
I've only had the Axis shafts for a week, but one thing I am beginning to notice is that they are very consistant. My groups seemed to have tightened up dramatically with them compared to my old Bemans. If I were you, I would go with the 340's. They seem a little stiffer than conventional carbons of the same weight and length to me. The 340's would be a good fit IMO.
As far as a rest, you most definitely should shoot a drop away with them. I'm not saying you can't use a standard rest, but you will go through much less pain tuning a drop away with them. Right now, my personal favorite is the Trophy Taker. I was very skeptical about it at first, but the more I use it, the more I like it. Simple, solid, very accurate.
As far as a rest, you most definitely should shoot a drop away with them. I'm not saying you can't use a standard rest, but you will go through much less pain tuning a drop away with them. Right now, my personal favorite is the Trophy Taker. I was very skeptical about it at first, but the more I use it, the more I like it. Simple, solid, very accurate.
02-04-2004, 06:37 AM
#16
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lehigh County PA USA
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RE: Easton Axis Users Please Reply
I would probably also go with the Shakey Hunter suggestion. I picked one up last week to use on my Liberty and have had relatively favorable results with it so far...especially in regard to accuracy. I have had to fiddle with it a bit though as I was getting some fletching contact initially. The timing of the rest along with its vertical position are crucial.
