Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

What are your ideal bow accessories? Opinions welcome

Discussion in 'Tech Talk' started by ColoAngler, Nov 21, 2013.

  1. ColoAngler

    ColoAngler Newb

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2013
    Posts:
    15
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Colorado Springs
    Greetings,
    As the rookie in here, I figure this question may have been asked in the past.

    I just purchased a 2013 Bowtech Experience. I would like to know what your ideal rest, sight, quiver and accessories you would add if you were building it from scratch. Here's my only criteria:

    - Mechanical drop down rest
    - Four/Five pin sight
    - Four arrow bow-mounted quiver
    - Nothing electrical due to hunting regulations
    - Bow is for hunting, not target shooting

    Thank you in advance for giving your input. I will take any brief combination, but will appreciate any reasoning behind the equipment selections.

    Best Regards,

    Jeff
     
  2. KjKlump

    KjKlump Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2013
    Posts:
    850
    Likes Received:
    2
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Fenton,MO.
    I like stuff that's light, rugged and repeatable.

    Just read a few threads and pay attention to people's SIG lines and you'll see what they prefer.
    Will you be shooting with the quiver attached or taken off?
     
  3. b_walte15

    b_walte15 Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Jul 29, 2013
    Posts:
    918
    Likes Received:
    1
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Louisiana
    QAD HDX arrow rest- flawless
    Spot-Hogg Sight- bright and indestructible
    Kwikee Quiver- I do not shoot with my quiver attached so I opted for a more affordable quiver though it is a GREAT quiver

    I'm not saying these are the only way to go but they are what I use and I don't think I would change them for anything else.
     
  4. Pro V1

    Pro V1 Die Hard Bowhunter

    Joined:
    Dec 16, 2009
    Posts:
    1,380
    Likes Received:
    6
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    ND
    Everything he said but I prefer the tight spot quiver.
     
  5. FullTimeKiller

    FullTimeKiller Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2012
    Posts:
    771
    Likes Received:
    1
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    British Columbia
    This exactly. Im switching to a qad hdx, i love my spot hogg and i wish i woulda gotten a tight spot instead of my 2 piece hoyt quiver that mounts onto my bow.

    For a stabilizer i would get a fuse carbon blade hunter, prob the 8.5"
     
  6. FullTimeKiller

    FullTimeKiller Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2012
    Posts:
    771
    Likes Received:
    1
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    British Columbia
    Nice choice with the experience, unreal bow! Good luck with the accessories.
     
  7. SPOTnSTALK

    SPOTnSTALK Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2013
    Posts:
    3,749
    Likes Received:
    1
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Yes Folks! They have Nailed It!
    Good luck with the build, it is going to be Great.

    Best a Luck Bra-
     
  8. maxpetros

    maxpetros Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2012
    Posts:
    5,872
    Likes Received:
    334
    Dislikes Received:
    1
    Rest- QAD HDX
    Sight- spot hogg tommy hogg
    Quiver-g5 headloc quiver
    Stabilizer- bee stinger sport hunter extreme 8 inch




    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
     
  9. Just Passin thru

    Just Passin thru Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2012
    Posts:
    3,518
    Likes Received:
    205
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    I would definitely go with the QAD Hdx. I went with the ripcord and I wish i spent the extra $30 or whatever to get the QAD. As for the other stuff I shoot a G5 Optix Rock Sight (Great sight for the price), a G5 headloc quiver (not the best), and an Octane Balance X stabilizer (I like this a lot, very versatile). Good luck with your choices!
     
  10. ColoAngler

    ColoAngler Newb

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2013
    Posts:
    15
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Colorado Springs
    Thank you for the inputs thus far. I have been watching folk's post tags to see what they are using, and one thing that I am noticing about threads I read are folks have one piece of equipment, but wish they had purchased a different piece. I did purchase a QAD HDx tonight for $105. I'm pretty well sold on the Trophy Ridge React 5, despite the exposed fiber. I am going to have a bow-mounted quiver -- three or four arrow capacity. I have a two-piece on my Patriot and have been happy with it, but have seen some nice one-piece units with two anchor points and a broadhead shield. I know I need a stabilizer, but I don't want one that's too darn heavy for hunting. I currently shoot 27" Gold Tip XT 5575, and will probably go with them again ... unless I can get a price break on some Easton 400 FMJ's. I've read good reviews on them. I think I'm going to go with those 2" vanes, unless some folks advise against it with the QAD HDx. Am I missing anything?
     
  11. navy_bowhunter

    navy_bowhunter Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2013
    Posts:
    148
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Hampton, VA
    I would go with the following:

    Rest- QAD HDX
    Sight- Either Trophy Ridge React or HHA Sports OL-5519 XL
    Stabilizer- Either Axion Gridlock or Ktech 5" Twin
    Quiver- Tight Spot Quiver with a G5 Quiver Bracket
     
  12. CombatHM

    CombatHM Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2013
    Posts:
    313
    Likes Received:
    1
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    From Cali, Currently in NC
    How much are you willing to spend?
     
  13. Oppie56

    Oppie56 Newb

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2013
    Posts:
    28
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    WI
    QAD HDX
    Trophy ridge micro alpha V5
    Focus grip
    Mathews 5 arrow quiver
    B stinger 10 in w/ 10 oz weight and disconnect
     
  14. ColoAngler

    ColoAngler Newb

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2013
    Posts:
    15
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Colorado Springs
    I'm value oriented. I just spent $800 on a new bow, so I'm not going to put less than average accessories on it. I do believe in value. From what I read, and knowing my capabilities, I'm not going to be buying arrows that have .001 tolerance as I won't extract the benefit from them. If I find a good deal on .003 tolerance, that would be my value point, even though I could probably hear from others that .006 tolerance would work just fine for my abilities. I did check out the Tight Spot quiver and shuddered at the thought of putting a $130 quiver on it. On the other hand, I bought a QAD HDX for $105 that retails for $149. So I can appreciate value. I like the Trophy Ridge React sight, and while I could buy one today for $130, I'm confident if I keep a keen eye I can get one for about $100 this winter. Perhaps that helps answer. I'll pay the money for quality, for certain. I know I could have bought an Experience in great condition for about $675, but the extra $125 ensured I was getting the lifetime original owner warranty, and that is important to me.
     
  15. donut757

    donut757 Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2009
    Posts:
    963
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    VA
    Rest- qad hdx, made the right choice

    Sight- for hunting you may find you dont need that many pins. I favor vertical pins, i have trophy ridge v3 and like it so far. I will likely upgrade in the next few season, possibly the G5 XR2, just cant spend that money on that yet.

    Stabilzer- i havent tried many, but i have the Nap Apache 8 inch model, i like it.

    Quiver- i only need my quiver to carry arrows a few hundred yards to my stands and hold them securely while doing so. I have a tru glo quiver and i really like it. I was looking for a quiver than secured the arrow in two areas (end and middle) to prevent them from being knock out.
     
  16. donut757

    donut757 Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2009
    Posts:
    963
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    VA
    Where did u get the HDX for $105?
     
  17. FullTimeKiller

    FullTimeKiller Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2012
    Posts:
    771
    Likes Received:
    1
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    British Columbia
    You can find them on ebay new for under $100.
     
  18. FullTimeKiller

    FullTimeKiller Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2012
    Posts:
    771
    Likes Received:
    1
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    British Columbia
    For a stabilizer id also recommend octane, they have some good models that arent to expensive. They have 5, 7, and 11 inch models i believe. Ive had my octane 7" hunter now for i think close to 5 seasons, ive had it on 3 diff bows and its done the job and only paid $50. Its not to heavy just what your looking for, and i found it balanced every bow well i used it on.
    FMJs are also great arrows, just love them!

    Nothin like building a new bow set up eh? Haha gotta love it.
     
  19. stuie88

    stuie88 Newb

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2013
    Posts:
    41
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    I love the qad hdx, my favourite sight so far is my axcel armortech 5 pin, my favourite stabilizer is my b-stinger pro hunter 12", I will never get rid of that. The only thing I would change is to get a two piece bow quiver to reduce vibration

    Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk
     
  20. ColoAngler

    ColoAngler Newb

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2013
    Posts:
    15
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Colorado Springs
    Talk about decisions. I was all prepared to get an Octane measure x ... but read seven bad reviews on Cabelas about the adjuster stripping out after a matter of weeks. I'm thinking there's a lot of good equipment out there, it just depends on how one shoots and personal preference. I'm seeing some really nice bow quivers out there. I was looking at B-stingers today and was wondering to myself if they were just a big long for me to be working it through pine forests. I think all of these inputs are great for me to continue the research. It is fun putting a new bow together.
     

Share This Page