Archery Talk Forum banner
Cancel
Create thread New Forums

Most reliable rest

Jump to Latest
1 - 20 of 51 Posts
Discussion starter · #5 ·
Mr. Ken said:
If you are looking for a drop away, I would say the Hameska rest. You do not need a bow press to adjust an arrow rest.
I haven't seen any type of arrow rest where the bow had to be in a bow press to adjust.
Click to expand...
No, I understand what you mean about not needing a press to adjust the rest. I was more emplying pull cable issues.
 
#9 ·
I've shot a WB for two seasons, several cable activated brands and a few limb driven brands ever since. Without a doubt the design I feel is best ......based on what has been on my hunting bows the past several seasons....is a limb driven type. I shot a Trophy Taker Smackdown Pro and then tried a Hamskea HHP.....the TT was soon up for sale and out the door. If someone prefers a Vaportrail over a Hamskea.....so be it. However the simplicity of setup and reliability is relatively the same.....no timing issues or fussing around.
 
#13 ·
Mr. T said:
What's the most reliable hunting rest? Something that doesn't have to have the bow in a press to adjust, you would take hunting anywhere, anytime rest.
Click to expand...
If a drop rest then any of the limb driver types. I have Vapor Trail Limb Drivers on my bows (4 altogether) - no timing issues, no bow press needed. I also have a Hamskea - down side the spring or rubber dampener must be stretched to factory specs. I've had nothing but trouble with my Hamskea. The spring for the draw cord broke for no good reason.

My oldest VT Limb Driver turned 11 years this last summer and on my primary target bow. It just plain works...
 
Save
Reply Quote Like Like
#15 ·
Most reliable would be the whisker biscuit. The actual full found style.

Drop away for me is the Vaportrail Pro V and Gen 7 series.
 
Save
Reply Quote Like Like
#17 ·
I hate to state the obvious but it's not a dropaway. Nothing with cables, strings, springs, sticky pads, knots or levers is going to be as reliable as something without all that. The WB is simple but hard on vanes and loud(er) than other options.

Now don't get me wrong with like anything mechanical, preventive maintenance and op's checks can prevent most failures and if you stay on top of that they are rare but the rate is still higher and more involved.

IMHO the best (for a hunter) is neither.......and some companies are still trying to fill that gap. I shoot a Star Hunter or Rising Star rest that's older than the hills.........lol. It's semi-captive, super quiet on the draw and shot, rock solid, cannot freeze up or fail and I wouldn't shot anything else. Oh, it's super accurate too......

I honestly think the best is in-between the two but most go with the high tech option because.....well it has to better everyone shoots them and they cost more, right? I have done really well with my old antique rest and can't find a reason to change. Good luck
Image
 
#20 ·
Whisker biscuit is the simplest, toughest and easiest to maintain rest on the market. I've used one for many years in every hunting situation from eastern whitetails to western elk. I've beat it up and used it in about every adverse weather condition. It has never failed me. Spend some time reading threads on here and you will find many discussing problems with timing, noise, total failure in the field and on the range with mechanical rests. I just like simple and reliable.
 
1 - 20 of 51 Posts
About this Discussion
50 Replies
41 Participants
Last post:
kballer1
Archery Talk Forum
posts
39M
members
240K
Since
2001
A forum community dedicated to bow and crossbow owners and archery enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, performance, troubleshooting, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
General Archery Discussion Bowhunting and Bowhunter Showcases Traditional Archery Crossbow Forum - General Crossbow Discussion F.I.T.A, N.A.A., Collegiate Archery, And J.O.A.D.