Squirrelhunter91 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Ok.. tomorrow I am going to Gander Mountain to get a new rest and a new sight. For rest's I am looking at the WB, any of the NAP Quiktunes or a Trophy Taker rest. My question to you guys about these rests is.. what are the advantages/disadvantages of a fall away rest vs a drop away vs a prong rest ? I shot the WB for 3 years and really like it, but don't know if I want to go back to it. As for sights, I have narrowed it down to either a Trophy Ridge 3 pin or the Cobra Sidewinder 3 pin. I have $130 to spend, so lay it on me. And yes, if I have to I will spend it all. Also, I have a question for those of you who shoot Trophy Ridge sights with the vertical pins.. I know how for horizontal pin sights the top pin is for close range and the further down you go the pins are for farther ranges, well how does that work with the Trophy Ridge sights? Is the tallest pin for closest range and the shorter the pins get the farther a shot they are meant for? Thanks.. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight I use a Nap Quicktune 1000 rest. Works really well for me. there are newer quicktunes that you can really do fine adjustments on. I like it, not sure about the other rests though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight TT, REALLY simple Fall away. You can sometimes find them on AT for about $40.... Sights, That to me is more of a personnel preference. Look at the Toxonics Joe, I have a K9 3 pin, and have really liked it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight Randy Oitker shoots a Muzzy Zeroeffect arrow-rest I shoot a Whisker Biscuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight If you're just planning on hunting with the set-up, you can't go wrong with the Biscuit. As for sights, just about any of them would do. Make sure you get .029 pins and make sure they're bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstringking Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight cant go wrong with the bisquit for a hunting rest if you really want a dropaway rest then a trophy taker is a good choice...very simple and well proven performance the trophy ridge sights are also nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight [ QUOTE ] I shot the WB for 3 years and really like it, but don't know if I want to go back to it. As for sights, I have narrowed it down to either a Trophy Ridge 3 pin or the Cobra Sidewinder 3 pin. Also, I have a question for those of you who shoot Trophy Ridge sights with the vertical pins.. I know how for horizontal pin sights the top pin is for close range and the further down you go the pins are for farther ranges, well how does that work with the Trophy Ridge sights? Is the tallest pin for closest range and the shorter the pins get the farther a shot they are meant for? Thanks.. Joe [/ QUOTE ] Did you like the WB rest? Were you comfortable with your WB rest? I use one and doubt Ill ever go with anything else. Also, the pins are the same whether you use a horizonal or vertical pins. There just placed in a different position. I have a TR Micro Matrix 5 pin. It has .019" pins. I have no problems seeing my pins in low light. I also have the sight light as well. If you get the TR sight, dont even bother with them light sticks they make! There junk, but thats the only thing about TR sights are bad, them light sticks just dont light up the pins as well as the battery one they make. One more thing, if you go with TR. Make sure the sight you get has the newer housing. They are a lot tougher and built way stronger than the older ones! Personally, if I were going with TR, I would get either the Matrix or the Micro Matrix. Then save up for another WB rest! JMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight I see guys saying on here use a WB if you plan to use it for hunting, I use a drop away and use it for hunting so either one is a great choice but I have to side with the drop aways. You now have ones out there that capture the arrow and most of us do not stalk deer so that old myth of crawiling through the brush and not wanting the arrow to fall off is just that, you can stalk with a drop away if you wish. If you get one you will notice better grouping and they work awesome. Some say too many moving parts to fail but I have never had an issue with mine and I have used the Trap Door, NAP 4000, and the Ripcord. No issues, they all work good. As for the sight, the Cobra sidewinder is a good choice, the pins are very bright. I have a FUSE Buckhorn 300 which is basically a Cobra sidewinder, as Cobra makes them for Fuse, I think Fuse just adds the fancy mount (deer head design). That is a good sight. Get what you can afford but make sure your buying something from a good company. Cobra has top notch service and NAP is one of the best out there too. So I would get the drop away rest from NAP, make sure it will work because the cable version works off your cable guard as it slides on that and if you have a Mathews it will not work due to the roller guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight I would vote for the Trophy Taker myself, as far as sights, there are so many good ones out there now, it would be hard to choose. The two you mentioned would be great choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUTNSTRUT Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight As far as drop awyats check out the Limbdriver by Vapor Trails. I shot a WB for years and swore I would never ever shoot a drop away. But the Limbdriver is the ONLY drop away that does not interfere with the timing of your bow. Go to the VaporTrails website and check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OklaBow712 Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight how does a drop away affect the timing of a bow? I am looking at a new set up for '07 was considering a drop away of some sort and going with hindsight set up with my sights......any comments ? Dont mean to cut in Squirrel..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted February 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight Ok well.. I went with the Cobra Sidewinder Radiant 3-pin and a WB. I got great deals on both at the local shop. He told me because I was a regular I got the discounts. The Cobra Sidewinder was $79.99, he marked it down to $65 for me and the WB was $59.99 and he marked it down to $49 for me. Talk about a sweet deal. My dad also ordered a new string for his recurve there. I will definitely be doing some more business over there. Here's a pic: Also, what I thought was sweet was that the Cobra Sidewinder came with the light already installed!! I didn't even have to buy it separately. The pins are ultra bright without the light too!! Can't wait to shoot now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUTNSTRUT Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight The standard drop away cable attaches to your bow cable. After time this can start to affect the performance of your bow. Go to Archery Talk .com and do a search there are people there that can explain it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight Sweet looking new setup. Have you shot that new WB yet? Never have used on myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight The standard drop away cable attaches to your bow cable. After time this can start to affect the performance of your bow. Go to Archery Talk .com and do a search there are people there that can explain it better. Never heard that one....maybe if it is set up too tight with the rest coming up too soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstringking Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight thats a great looking set-up you will love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan1990 Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight nice sight. i love my WB. is that bow an alpine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogg6 Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight Great deal on both items. I too shoot the WB and doubt I will ever use anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Re: Need help picking new rest and sight Cody, I haven't had a chance yet to shoot thru it. Ryan, the bow is a Browning Rage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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