need new arrow rest?

[huntncoach]

Ok, practiced shooting for about 8 weeks prior to archery season. Have not seen a deer while hunting, so I have not shot my bow since my last practice during the week leading up to the opener. Thought I would get some practice in this afternoon and I was off to the left on almost all of my shots. Distance/height was dead on. I have been noticing my whisker biscuit looking a little worn. Could that be my problem? If so, should I replace it now or wait? And, finally, should I go with another whisker biscuit or another type of rest (a drop rest perhaps)? Thanks for your replies in advance.

 

[RollTide88]

mine is doing the same. a new rest is gonna be my first try, but it needs upgraded anyway so I had planned on that. thats the only thing I can think of that would make some of my shots dead on, and some of them way off in random directions. My bow came with one of the cheapy foam rests so its pretty worn down on the bottom, making my arrows wobble on the rest. In my mind I feel like I can never recreate a shot due to never knowing if the arrow sat on the rest the same way, so sounds similar to your issue too.

 

[Hardwoodmaterials]

If you want to try a drop away rest without having to worry about timing/tuning issues I highly recommend the Limbdriver arrow rests. They have a metal arm and attach directly to the limb. I have put them on every bow I have had for the last few years and have had zero issues.

 

[Os2 Outdoors]

Bowfinger Archery. Medusa max. They're made rite here in middle Tennessee

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[Buzzard Breath]

The whisker biscuit is a great rest. I'd just replace the center for $20. But first, I'd shoot some more with the old one. If it was shooting fine before you put your bow up, I'd be willing to bet you've got some sort of torque issues that need addressed.

 

[TNDeerGuy]

Bowfinger Archery. Medusa max. They're made rite here in middle Tennessee

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I'll absolutely 2nd that!!!! The owner is a fellow Tennessean, an archer, a machinist/engineer, one heck of a great guy and that rest is the absolute best drop away on the market—and I've used every one of them at some point in my career.

 

[deer hunter 21]

I wouldn't think it's your rest if your last time practicing was shooting fine, the biscuit is an awesome rest with no moving parts too fail. I would shoot through paper and see what kind of tear you are getting and it could be your anchor point has changed since it's been a while since you last shot. Rule out all human error first.

 

[TNDeerGuy]

I don't think it's the rest either, because every biscuit gets the ruffled bristles after awhile—that's normal for them. I do think it is likely a form issue, assuming that nothing moved, and a drop away does have numerous advantages over a biscuit style of rest in that aspect because the arrow is in contact with the bow during the shot cycle for a shorter period of time.

 

[huntncoach]

Thanks for the replies. I think I may agree that it is a form issue rather than equipment. Shot better today. Actually much better. Still a little left but not near as bad as yesterday. Probably a torquing issues think. Now suggestions for fixing it - lol! Also, I don't seem to track my arrow flight well with only one eye open but shoot much better. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

 

[Winchester]

I would have to recommend a Whisker biscuit for hunting situations. I had used one for many years and went back to a drop away this yr for some unknown reason. Needless to say I will be putting a WB back on my bow before next season! The WB is just foolproof in most hunting situations where most others are far from it!

 

[RollTide88]

Replaced my cheap rest with a whisker biscut today. Took a few shots to get it adjusted but now I'm dead on consistent. First time I've actually been able to hit my own arrow on the target lol.