Drop Zone Problem
 

I was doing some paper tuning today and noticed that my rest will not stay attached firmly to the riser. Even with the bolt tightened as tight as I could get it, it will still come loose with a little bit of pressure on the rest. The threads are not stripped so I cannot figure out what would be causing this. Any thoughts?

RE: Drop Zone Problem
 

use some spray adhesive to the back of the rest mounting bracket and use a nylon washer on the mounting brackets cap screw.

RE: Drop Zone Problem
 

Fat chance I would ever do that. Spray glue your rest on?????

It should have an extra spot for a set screw. Tighten it down so it bites into your riser. You should be fine.

RE: Drop Zone Problem
 

Thanks buckeye,
The two sets of holes on the rest do not line up perfectly with the holes on the riser. I would have to drill out one of the holes on the rest and use a washer to make it work. Should this be necessary with a $100 rest? It is only 6 months old. The only thing I can think of is that it would have done this all along if I put enough pressure on it to make it move. Does anyone else have to use 2 set screws to make this rest work?

RE: Drop Zone Problem
 

Try the washer underneath the cap of the mounting bolt, and also try using a VERY thin piece of rubber under the arm.

BTW also make sure the mounting arm is not bent.

I'm surprised TR decided not to utilize a set screw of some sort..thats just silly..however it's typical IME for TR products...the sights are notorious for coming loose all the time.

If that doesn't work, I'd find a new rest.

RE: Drop Zone Problem
 

Mount the rest flush with the shelf. A little strip of 2 sided tape or rubber will aslo help.

RE: Drop Zone Problem
 

I've had no problems with mine loosening up. I agree with the nylon washer. This should help to dampen vibrations as well as add a little pressure on the bolt to keep it from loosening up.

RE: Drop Zone Problem
 

Get some pink (low strength) lock tite.

Or you could just get a rest that works.[&:]

RE: Drop Zone Problem
 

Your DZ should have come with a set screw to prevent this? Do you have a set screw or could it have been possibly lost?? There is no reason the entire rest body should be moving against your riser? [&:]

RE: Drop Zone Problem
 

IL-Cornfed:
Yep, the set screw came loose. I didn't realize it was even there. I had overlooked it. Tightened it up and works like a charm again! Thanks!