let it be known that i have finally saved some money to get my new bow!
After exhausted hours of research upon research i have officially decided my new bow is going to be:
Martin xtreme slayer
65% let off
nitrous cam
Cobra sidewinder 3 pin sight
I am unsure of the rest i am going to use, i dont think it is going to be a drop away although 4 of 5 of my hunting partners say i have to go with a drop away even though they have all complained about one thing or another about them..
I was wondering how many out there use a drop away rest? and do you like it?
and by the by hoyt was a close 2nd and so was the Blackknight by Bowtech.
Where'd you get your bow from? Im looking to get my first bow also, and I dont want nothin expensive, and nothing too cheap either. Wheres a good place to look at nice bows for a reasonable price? And how much was yours?
Ddog, I think dropaways are the ONLY way to go. I've used all kinds of different rests over the years and I believe they (at least some kinds) are superior. They are the only style that really eliminates fletching contact for sure.
The one I like best is the Trap Door, which does not have a cable attached. I've found that the cable types can screw up on you. As for other options, many guys really like Whisker Biscuits because they contain your arrow and it doesn't fall off the rest and go 'clank' just when a deer is approaching. I have never found my arrow falling off to be a problem; it just takes some attention. Personally, I have used and do not like the Biscuit.
As for Trap Doors, I have them on 2 different bows and have shot a combined 10,000 or so arrows through them. Never once have I had a malfunction.
Yeah for the Martin! You will be happy you bought it! Very forgiving a great bush bow. I would suggest a drop away rest or a Quiktune 3000. I have the quicktune and it is easily adjustable and reliable. never had a problem with it. Drop aways are good. I have a Barner drop away that I don't use anymore simply because the Quicktune is easier to adjust. What arrows are you shooting? Broadheads?
Biscuits can interfere with the fletching affecting accuracy, reducing arrow speed. Great if you plan on sitting with a knocked arrow for a long period of time. Not for me but great for some.
Good luck this year guys.
actually i never even considered the whisker biscuit hate the looks of em. simply not an option for me!
as for the bow i chose PGKris it is not a forgiving bow it has a short brace height 5 1/2" but i am confident in my shooting and i also had the Martin Fury until it got stolen.
i shoot gold tip hunter expedition 5575 with the grim reaper cut on impact mechanicals. in my opinion they are simply one of the best!
Thanks for your input on the drop away Canuck2
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