Why on Earth companies haven't switched to using all stainless parts on bows/bow parts is beyond me. Just returned from another week in Alaska, and just as last time literally EVERY thing is rusted over. My Scott release? Quit tripping halfway through the trip. My bow sight? Looks as if it has been left in the woods for 3 years. I have to go through the hassle now of removing every bolt on the bow, ordering replacement Stainless counterparts online, and sending in the scott release for repair yet again. I realize that salt water will be rough on any metal.... my problem is with the cheap bolts on $100 accessories. Mark it up $5 to cover the extra cost, hell I'd pay $25 more for a stainless version of bowhunting gear. It is a cheap and easy way of making your gear WAY better.... the industry really needs to get with it.
Couldn't agree with you anymore. One season with me and anything is going to be rusty. I replace every bolt/screw, that I can, with a SS counterpart.
Yeah I've used bolt depot several times for bowfishing rigs... But these are cheap bows and sights and such.... I just dont get why a $150 sight can't have ss set screws to avoid rust. I'm over my temper tantrum I just hate this hassle. On a side note does anyone know of an open hook release that uses stainless parts vs regular steel? Money isn't the issue, having a release that won't fail is.
Currently using Scott myself, itty bitty mongoose, and have not had problems. Albeit, I have not hunted near saltwater. We have put the Carter Quickie 1 through some VERY nasty tests and have yet to have an issue with them. If you get into the plus model you can interchange the tension springs from a light trigger pull to a heavy, near back tension release.
