The Best Rest
03-07-2002, 06:17 AM
#11
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lehigh County PA USA
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RE: The Best Rest
I am still the most impressed with the Golden Key Futura Premier series....the Golden Premier in particular....though the Bodoodle lineup isn't too far behind in my opinion.
Frank
Frank
03-07-2002, 10:34 AM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Fulton county IL USA
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RE: The Best Rest
For a fixed rest,I'm a huge fan of the GK Premier Infinity
For a fall away,the new NAP Quicktune 4000. I had the chance to look over and study one at the Deer Classic this past weekend.It looks like the one I'll be buying this season.
For a fall away,the new NAP Quicktune 4000. I had the chance to look over and study one at the Deer Classic this past weekend.It looks like the one I'll be buying this season.
03-07-2002, 11:51 AM
#17
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RE: The Best Rest
With 3D almost anything will work, shoot whatever you feel comfortable with. However, when it comes to hunting, I'm particular about what's important and what isn't.
First, I doubt there is a rest on the market, that isn't accurate enough for hunting. You're not trying to catch a line, you are just attempting to hit a 9" kill zone and hopefully you're shooting at close range so the animal can't jump the string. The difference between the most accurate rest on the market and the least accurate rest on the market is insignificant in a hunting situation.
Second, adjustability means very little for a hunting situation. Take several weeks before the season to make sure your rest is adjusted properly and that your broadheads are flying true. This is not something you're going to change in the field. Once again, most rests will do fine in this area. No matter how difficult it is to adjust, all can be tuned to a level good enough to get your arrow flying straight.
Third, it must hold my arrow securely without any danger of the arrow falling off and alerting or scaring the animal. This applies not only to drawing, but just sitting with the bow on your lap. If it takes an effort on your part to keep the arrow on the rest, then it's not a good hunting rest. Lot's of rests don't do this well enough in my opinion.
Fourth, it must have as few moving parts and exposed or breakable pieces as possible. No exposed springs, strings, rubber attachments or none of that junk. Hunting involves going through brush and other stuff that can possibly cause one of these parts to fail. Hauling a bow in and out of tree stands can also be rough on bow accessories. If it isn't bullet proof then who would want it for hunting. Eliminate many more rests for deficiencies in this area.
I'm not sure how many rests are still in the ballgame at this point, but the one I use for hunting is. It's the whisker biscuit.
First, I doubt there is a rest on the market, that isn't accurate enough for hunting. You're not trying to catch a line, you are just attempting to hit a 9" kill zone and hopefully you're shooting at close range so the animal can't jump the string. The difference between the most accurate rest on the market and the least accurate rest on the market is insignificant in a hunting situation.
Second, adjustability means very little for a hunting situation. Take several weeks before the season to make sure your rest is adjusted properly and that your broadheads are flying true. This is not something you're going to change in the field. Once again, most rests will do fine in this area. No matter how difficult it is to adjust, all can be tuned to a level good enough to get your arrow flying straight.
Third, it must hold my arrow securely without any danger of the arrow falling off and alerting or scaring the animal. This applies not only to drawing, but just sitting with the bow on your lap. If it takes an effort on your part to keep the arrow on the rest, then it's not a good hunting rest. Lot's of rests don't do this well enough in my opinion.
Fourth, it must have as few moving parts and exposed or breakable pieces as possible. No exposed springs, strings, rubber attachments or none of that junk. Hunting involves going through brush and other stuff that can possibly cause one of these parts to fail. Hauling a bow in and out of tree stands can also be rough on bow accessories. If it isn't bullet proof then who would want it for hunting. Eliminate many more rests for deficiencies in this area.
I'm not sure how many rests are still in the ballgame at this point, but the one I use for hunting is. It's the whisker biscuit.
03-07-2002, 03:02 PM
#20
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Oakland City Indiana USA
Posts: 524
RE: The Best Rest
Nice post straightarrow. Way to break it down. I got a Biscuit Droptine thrown in on a bow purchase that I was thinking seriously about puttin to work next season. You've gotta love the security it gives your arrow. Right now I'm shooting the Trophy taker and I'm very impressed with it's simplicity and ease of tuning. I think the Muzzy would make an excellent hunting rest but I can't imagine it being simple like I like.