muzzyman88

Well guys, I finally got it right. It was in no way the rest's fault. It was due to some mysterious force held on me by the bow gods.

In all seriousness, I finally think I got it. For starters, I was mounting the rest way too low. The prongs were hitting the shelf, but weren't getting far enough down. All I needed was about 1/8 up to get the prongs to lay down flatter on the shelf. I had to move my nock point up. Interestingly enough, I'm at 1/8" above square and that got me perfect holes in paper from 6 to 12 feet.

Afterwards, once everything was set, I tied a knot in the string tight against the cable, burned the string till it touched the knot and mushroomed it. Because I'm still nervous about the rope slipping. I served the cable under the string as well cinching it up against where the string goes through the cable.

I still have a little tag on the end that goes through the rest, but I"m kind of waiting to see what happens next.

I'm still working on silencing it more, its still a little too noisy for my taste, but all in all, I think I like this rest. Solid and simple.

Thanks for everyone's help and input.

Here are a couple pictures of my problem child.

muzzyman88

closer view of Trophy Taker

pdq 5oh

muzzy, does this mean I can't buy it?[:@] Glad you got it straightened out. They are a very good rest.

muzzyman88

pdq, the jury is still out. I haven't tested it for durability yet. I know, I know, I'm too judgemental. I never had a lick of trouble with the NAP 4K. So if the TT cord doesn't hold up, off it will come and on goes the NAP.

I promise if I do unload the TT, you get first dibbs.

GVDocHoliday

The dang thing is made of aluminum with very minimal parts. How much more durable can something get

muzzyman88

That dang rope!! I am still nervous as heck about the string. I prefer something a little more secure. But its probably my imagination.

c903

If true, why did you change and what is/was it you hope(d) to gain?

PABowhntr

Muzzy,

That is a "purrrrrrty" bow you got there. It definitely does not look like you spared any expense on cheap accessories. I hope the rest continues to work out well for you.

PA Hardwoods

Glad to hear you got things to work Muzzy, I really am not worried about the attachment cord. It seems really tough and durable, I have heard from guys who have been shooting the same cord for 2+ years and it has not shown any signs of wear at all. The more I shoot my New Shakey Hunter the more I like it. It is so nice to know my arrow is not going to jump off my rest at full draw. One less thing to worry about while shooting. In your pics you don't seem to have any moleskin on the back part of your riser shelf. I doubled mine up in that area just to make sure it was super quiet. You may want to try that

PA Hardwoods

Hey Muz a few questions, Do you have the short or long mounting bar on your trophy taker? Also when your rest is in the down position is it absolutely flat on the shelf or is it still angled slightly?