Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

Here's why I do, and I don't think I've ever seen this advantage pointed out in any magazine or forum, but it's the main reason I like dropaways over conventional rests:

Dropaways are absolutely silent on the draw (or can be easily made to be)and they stay that way with no wear. With a conventional rest, I could never be as quiet on the draw as I would like to be. I hunt a lot in Dec. in northern Minn., and when it gets very cold and still, sound really carries, and if your arrow makes noise being drawn, you're busted. Whatever I put on the forks eventually would always begin to wear and start to be a little "scratchy" sounding, including fork tamers, fleece, moleskin, whatever, I tried a lot of stuff. I shoot a lot and it would always begin to wear, and change my tune slightly as it went. I don't have that problem with my TT shakey hunter. One little piece of teflon sticky backed tape on the fork, and it shows no wear after thousands of shots, and it's very quiet.

That's the main reason I like them, and secondly, I like them because arrow capture and retention is excellent.

Let's hear your reasons.

Rod

RE: Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

I switched to get more offset on my fletching.

RE: Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

I am really happy with my new MZE rest. It shoots great and you never have to worry about the arrow falling off the rest when drawing or letting down. It is super quiet and there is no wear like you said. I also really like the fact that hand torque doesn't show as much because the arrow rest contact is for such a short time.

RE: Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

Mine are quiet on the draw. The best thing is my groups tightened up farther out, noticeably

Phil.

RE: Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

I currently like Golden Key Mirage. This rest does it all when it comes to a drop away rest. It has a nice guard that protects you from a fallen broadhead, the launcher centers the shaft for a fast second shot. It is also more forgiving on cold days when you have gloves on since you can flop that arrow on the launcher. You can also use it with a cord instead of rubber for long term durability. Of course they give you both options so that is great! Also the other thing is that golden key has the best customer service out there. If you have a problem they will fix it and will help you with any problems you may have. I also like th efact you can use some monster helical or 4 fletch & not worry about fletch clearance.

good hunting!

RE: Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

I switched because of clearence. Like moonge has stated, I also use a four fletched helical.

RE: Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

I switched for only 3 reasons..ACCURACY,ACCURACY,ACCURACY!!!!!

RE: Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

I switched for a couple reasons. One, helical fletching. While its not a neccisity, it sure makes tuning a little easier in the BH department. The other reason is arrow containment. I dont think that a conventional rest can beat the containment features of a couple of dropaways, such as my NAP QT4000. I havent really noticed an accuracy change, but I don't think they will hurt you any.

RE: Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

I use drop aways because they make tuning easier and eliminate fletch contact. These factors equal better and more consistent accuracy.

RE: Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

I initially switched to a MZE because I thought that my accuracy would improve for a number of reasons (no fletching contact, reduced effect of hand torque, etc.) and after switching I was able to add more helical to my carbons to aid in the broadhead tuning dept.

My right/left misses have disappeared! Whether they were due to hand torque or fletching contact with the rest I'm not sure (probably both) but I couldn't be happier with my drop away!! FP's and BH's fly the same. What a deal! HotLZ you're right, the draw is absolutely silent.

RE: Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

I just got my Mirage drop away in the mail...going to put it on today....I don't know whether I am going to like all of the moving parts though - that makes me nervous...

Are they noisy - I am surprised there isn't any teflon on the portion that touches the arrow..sure hope I like it -

RE: Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

I do like it - within 20 arrows I am drilling them into the bull with excellant consistency...so far so good - - I did find the rubber that goes over the wire rest, still not comfortable with the moving parts, but the rest sure stopped my fletching from hitting...guess the bodoodle goes to the boy now!

RE: Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

bullelkklr, the mirage is a greta choice, you will be more than happy with it! so you liked the fast tuning with it?

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RE: Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

I switched to a GKF Mirage for tuning ease, loss of fletch contact with 5" helical vanes on carbons, and arrow holding ability. I've found that the arrow holder peice included (the plastic on for the riser shelf, not the scoop) causes noise as it wears down, so I just used mole skin on the whole shelf.. No noise on the draw at all. I also like the built in over draw - I only have to shoot 30" arrows instead of 32".

RE: Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

Here is a link to an interesting thread on fall away rests at Archery Talk.
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showth...=&threadid=540


Sag.

RE: Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

Because the pro use trophytaker and they know what worls.
Perfect scores indoor back to back just doesnt happen all the time.

RE: Why do you choose to shoot a dropaway rest?
 

Okay - so I figured I better shoot my hunting arrows, which I just fletched up right helical (other arrows were straight with 2 deg offset) and the fletching is hitting big time on the wire rest (I put the rubber over it and you can see that it is hitting) and the vanes are stretching and curling on me.

I was shooting cock down - and after playing with nock rotation I got them mostly clearing the rest...I played with tension on the spring to the cable guard...

I am one week from leaving for my elk hunt - any advise would be appreciated -