I need some experts advice on arrow rests. I currently shoot a whisker biscuit, but every year I debate on changing to one of the drop away rests they sell. I'm torn between the code red, one of the QAD rests, as well as the trophy taker styles. Plus I'm afraid I may be wrong and be better off with my whisker biscuit. In your guy's opinion, are drop aways better than my whisker biscuit, and do they offer any advantages??
What rests do you guys shoot.
Also, you all that consistently kill turkeys with your bows, my hat is off to you.
Thanks for all the help in advance..
I use the QAD Ultra HD Pro. I used a whisker biscuit for 10 years before switching. For me, I am happy with the switch. The only downside for me is stalking deer with an arrow nocked. The biscuit is hard to beat for that. For stands and blinds, the QAD is perfect.
I use a Ripcord. I' used to shoot a biscuit and it had it's advantages but it also had it disadvantage. I shoot a lot and I shoot 4" feathers and that biscuit flat out chews feathers up. I tried a QAD ultra hunter after the biscuit and I had some issues with it so I wentback to the biscuit for a little while. I've had this ripcord for about 2.5 years now and never had a problem with it. I love it.
I use the Ripcord Code Red. Works great, but I have also heard good things about QAD rests.
Qad and ripcord are rests I have used and like. I'm currently shooting a hamskea versa rest and trophy taker smackdown pro. Use the hamskea for tournament and smackdown for hunting. I prefer the smackdown over the qad and ripcord. I just like limb driven as it doesn't mess with your timing and when I change strings, which is quite often, I don't have to retune. Tons of good rests these days
I hunt turkeys in 4 states,spring and fall. I shoot a biscuit for the simple reason that it is simple.I also shoot out to 80 yrds. with it.I don't want to be two states over and have a problem.I also have the trophy taker pro on my 3d bow and like it but have noticed that the cord pulls the rest down.No problem after a 3d but what a pain if I used it on my hunting bow.
I've used both QAD and Ripcord. One thing you should know between these two is that the Ripcord does not stay in the "cocked" position if you let down from full draw and the QAD will.
That being said, I didn't have a problem with that feature and currently using the Ripcord, but some people don't like that. I've heard great things about the Limb Driver Pro rests as well.
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I switched from the WB to the QAD HD around 5-6yrs ago. I prefer the QAD HD, easy to set up, easy to tune, arm stays up on slow let down, reliable, and if ever needed there is a lifetime warranty.
Don't over look the nap Apache! I have had 2 qad's a code red and a couple biscuits. I personally like my Apache the best out of all of them.
Both seem to have their pros and cons..i shot the buscuits on two bows for a long time and finally switched to the qad hunter dropaway..shot fine the first year on my bow but then my accuracy just kept openg up and a few of my arrows would fly differently..then noticed the black smudges on the lower two vanes from the rest contacting the arrows. some how and that was enough for me..went back to the bisquit on that bow but tried the nap quicktune 360 i believe its called on another bow..both continue to work flawless..i don't mind tweaking things on my equipment but i don't like my rest to maybe need to be tweaked or adjusted..i shoot feathers and vanes 4"-2" and do nor and tear any unusal wear and tear on them..I've heard other people talk about whisker biscuits chewing up feathers .....I'm wondering if they are using the correct insert in the rest for proper clearance.
I shot a G5 Expert II and didn't care for the lack of arrow containment. Arrow would fall off if I drew back and had to let back down. Switched to a TrophyTaker Smackdown FC (full containment) and love it.
I, too, shot a WB before switching to drop aways. My accuracy and ability to group arrows improved, and my vanes stopped getting messed up from going through the whiskers.
I shoot 2" blazers for deer, and 4" feathers on my turkey arrows.
I have been shooting a Ripcord Code Red. On my new set up I'm going to try the new Ripcord SOS version. Love it
I use the Limbdriver Pro V and couldn't be happier with it. Dead quiet and accurate. Plus, most rests use a spring to pull the rest out of the way but the limbdriver uses the spring to raise the rest and the cord to pull the rest down and out of the way. This is quicker and allows the arrow to remain on the rest longer than most drop away rests. Check out the video on their site..
http://www.vaportrailarchery.com/arrow%20rests/
Quote from: MikeStaten on April 05, 2013, 04:55:50 PM
I use the Limbdriver Pro V and couldn't be happier with it. Dead quiet and accurate. Plus, most rests use a spring to pull the rest out of the way but the limbdriver uses the spring to raise the rest and the cord to pull the rest down and out of the way. This is quicker and allows the arrow to remain on the rest longer than most drop away rests. Check out the video on their site..
http://www.vaportrailarchery.com/arrow%20rests/
I've been using this rest for maybe 5 yrs. I have to agree...I think it's the best rest out given it doesn't affect tuning and is simple and easy to adjust. I do have a cable made to match my bowstring so that does away with the set screw in the cable. Warning...If you use the set screw put a piece of lead shot or crumpled up aluminum foil (in a ball shape) in the set screw hole before putting the set screw in...It'll save you from cutting the limb cable...
I shot code red, went to QAD Ultra then switched back to ripcord. Both are great rests. I find the ripcord easier to tune. I think it is quieter although I have no proof. It falls quicker but both fall fast enough for most bows. Full containment is the only reason I would shoot WB. I can shoot quarters at 20 yards with a WB. I can shoot asperin with a drop-away.
I switched from a WB to a QAD hdx rest a few years ago and havent looked back. Better groups and no more re-fletching all the time. Ive heard good things about the code red. From what i understand the only difference between the qad and the ripcord is the ripcord will drop on let down where the qad stays up.
I just purchased a QAD Ultra HDX about 2 months ago and after 6 years of shooting a G5 Expert II, the difference is astonishing. Clean arrow flightI never shot a whisker biscuit, so I cant comment on that. I will say that no matter what you shoot, arrow rests in general have come a long ways from the TM hunter 2 prong rests of the early 2000's, and the old plunger style rests.
Biscuit, hands down. Simple, quiet, no moving parts. Maybe not the rest I would select shooting for money, but for hunting, it's just the best. My only issue with it is the need to refletch arrows after a while, but I will take that over moving parts, strings, and the slap of a rest on a riser shelf any day.
Ducks
NAP apache you get all the pros of the drop away rest without the cost of the ripcords and ultra rest and it's easy to set up you can get them around 69$
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I shoot the Hoyt Ultra Rest now. I switched from the QAD. It's the same rest, just with a different name. I used to shoot the Code Red. I switched from that because I didn't like that if I had to let down the rest would come down with it. The QAD stays up. Doesn't seem like a big deal until the arrow falls off and makes a noise and the animal runs off. Happened to me.
I like them more than the whisker biscuit. But you really can't go wrong with a WB. They do everything you need them to do. But you will get a little more speed and quiet with a drop a way
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I've had nothing but good performance out of my ripcord rest.
Quote from: M R Ducks on April 21, 2013, 10:52:56 AM
Biscuit, hands down. Simple, quiet, no moving parts. Maybe not the rest I would select shooting for money, but for hunting, it's just the best. My only issue with it is the need to refletch arrows after a while, but I will take that over moving parts, strings, and the slap of a rest on a riser shelf any day.
Ducks
If rest slaps riser it is not set up properly. I am anal about noise and QAD and code red are VERY quiet if set up correctly. They both have great customer service and are eager to help get setup correct to eliminate noise and clearance issues.
Ripcord Red on both my Heli-M's. :funnyturkey:
I also shoot a QAD pro rest. The answer is absolute, yes they are better. Look only to experienced archers n see how many shoot a biscuit. It ain't many. The QAD are full containment, you will get less feather wear, also if you ever see a biscuit with some miles on it you'll notice the rest is actually causing you to shoot lower and commonly to the side.
I switched to a Vaportrail Limb Driver Pro V this year and can honestly say it's hands down the best rest I've shot. I was a little concerned at first about the cord going from the riser to the limb but it doesn't get in the way of anything. I highly suggest it if you're looking for a drop away.
In my opinion I would just stick with my whisker biscuit. I was on a wild boar hunt last year at ken moody place. I had a qad on my bow,when your hunting hogs with dogs seems like I drawed my bow twenty times. My point when we was in that thick brush a guess a limb got caught on my string on my qad and pulled it apart and cost me a hog on the hunt. I went back to the whisker biscuit there's nothing can get tore off of it and it's simple to set up.
Hmmm that's a good point. The bisquit prob is more bullet proof
I have shot a Whisker Bisquit for years. Dependable, no moving parts, basically foolproof, and needing to re fletch has never been a problem shooting Blazer vanes.
Quote from: Onpoint on March 27, 2013, 08:47:09 PM
I use a Ripcord. I' used to shoot a biscuit and it had it's advantages but it also had it disadvantage. I shoot a lot and I shoot 4" feathers and that biscuit flat out chews feathers up. I tried a QAD ultra hunter after the biscuit and I had some issues with it so I wentback to the biscuit for a little while. I've had this ripcord for about 2.5 years now and never had a problem with it. I love it.
Switched to limbdriver pro v last year..amazing rest