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Apr 29
2008

Pimpin My Ride(s) - Part 2

Posted by Aneal Roney in setting up a new bow, Katera, Hoyt
Aneal Roney

As I mentioned in my last entry, I was very happy with my initial setup of my Quest 33 bow and Sure-Loc Max ST sight. Now I was moving on to setting up my other bow - a Hoyt Katera.

 

I went down to visit my good buddy (and Archery Guru) Matt Hogue at my local Sportsman's Warehouse in Littleton, CO. We got to work completing the following tasks:

 

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  • Took my NAP Quicktune 4000 rest off an old bow I had setup and transferred it to the Katera.
  • Mounted a new G5 Optima XR sight onto the Katera
  • Left the factory Hoyt string on the Katera to test it out. Depending on the next couple of months of testing, I will either switch it out with a G5 Metrao string or a Winner's Choice.
  • Set center shot and nock point
  • Paper tuned


    • All went pretty much according to plan with setup. We did notice that it looked like there was some internal wear on my NAP Quicktune 4000. I have hunted with that rest for 3 seasons, so that is to be expected. What was going on was while the rest was dropping away with good timing, it didn't seem to drop ALL the way down, and was stopping about 1/8 inch from the shelf. I kept it on to get comfortable with shooting the bow.

     

    In addition, I have switched over from Gold Tip Arrows to Easton Full Metal Jackets which have a smaller diameter. So we played with the "forks" on the Quicktune to get them to hug the arrow a little better.

    I shot 4 arrows through paper and all but 1 (which was probably my form) were perfect bullet holes (Good job eye-balling Matt!). So great news there. The other news is I will probably go through this all again when I decide to purchase a new rest. I have the G5 Expert II rest on my Quest bow, so I am looking for some ideas on what to use on the Katera (limited by those rests that actually work with a Hoyt). Does anyone shooting a Hoyt have a favorite rest to recommend? Add a comment to this post and let me know.

     

    Next, I'll jump back to my Quest bow and see if I can dial in the speed and sight on that bow. More soon.....

     

    Shoot Straight!

    Aneal


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    written by trykon90, April 29, 2008
    Aneal, checkout Schaeffer's Hoyt rest. I can only say good things about it. It does however lack total containment so, thats something you should definitely think about.
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    written by trykon90, April 29, 2008
    It's called the Tec-1 gen. Check it out. http://www.schafferarchery.com...-rest.html
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    Tec-1 gen
    written by aroney, April 29, 2008
    That thing looks pretty sweet, compact, and solid (from the looks of it). Do you guys have an MSRP on that one? What other rests do guys think I shoot on my new Katera? I am interested in hearing all ideas and why.
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    vapor Trail
    written by bckcntrybuck, May 01, 2008
    Aneal, Check out the vapor trail. I just changed from my smart rest to this, so far so good.
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    Thanks!
    written by aroney, May 01, 2008
    Tec-1 gen and Vapor Trail...both on my list to check out. Any other recommendations for a Hoyt?
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    written by chadderbox, May 08, 2008
    I'm trying the new whammy from spott hogg. Good luck!
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    written by dbowhunter, May 14, 2008
    I am shooting the trusty ripcord. I like the full containment, haven't had to yet but should work nice for those last 5 or ten yards of a stalk.
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    written by dbowhunter, May 14, 2008
    I ordered an OPTIX XR today with high hopes. How do you like it?
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    Optix XR - How do I like it
    written by aroney, May 14, 2008
    It was really simple to setup. I am very happy with my .019 pins, however, I actually when with a larger peep because the housing is much bigger than I am used to. I haven't adjusted 3rd axis yet, or played with the movable pin sight tapes, but so far so good. I'll definitely follow up with a blog post on it once I get it "completely" setup.
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    written by dbowhunter, May 14, 2008
    I am excited about it as well. I am pretty sure it is more advanced than I am. I guessed at the 1/4 inch knowing it could be easily changed. with my draw length (32) it should hopefully line up close... I also went with the .019 pins. I found a great deal on ebay for a new-in-box XR for 145 6 shipping. For everyone out there thinking of it, that isn't THAT much more than what you paid for your last one...
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