This blog entry post-dates the episode Jason and I did last week in reviewing each of our individual bows, but I thought I would put my review of the 2008 Quest QS 33 here in print as another medium to understand my experience with this new bow.

Background

I have been a Hoyt guy through and through. My first "real" bow was a Chuck Adams signature reflex which led to "graduation" into the main Hoyt line. For the last few years I have been shooting a Hoyt V-Tec - 70lbs. This year, I wanted to see what else was out there.

The "Big 3"

Jason talked about "It's the Indian, not the arrow" on our last episode. And I do believe every word of it. Both Jason and I talked early on in 2008 about our intention to shoot a non-Big 3 (Hoyt, Mathews, Bowtech) bow, and truly put it to the test. Note that my review of this bow is almost 9 months of week in and week out shooting. That includes practice at my home 10 yard range, practicing at typical indoor/outdoor ranges, as well as a healthy dose of 3D. It also includes using my Quest QS 33 in the field for Antelope, Elk, and Mule Deer this past Colorado Big Game season. I did not kill with this bow, but it wasn't for lack of performance or lack of opportunity.

The QS 33 - Specs

Here are the base specs of this bow:

It should also be noted that I chose the 80 lb limb option on the QS 33.

The Good (and a lot of it!)

Overall, as I stated on our recent episode, I give this bow an "A" and would recommend it to anyone in the market for a mid to high end performing bow.

The draw cycle was smooth, even though it took me some time to get over the deeper valley (letoff). Once I got used to it, it was like holding my own piece in my hand. I was very impressed with the slim grip on the riser (which is important to me with my short stubby hands). Slim grips is one of the reasons I have chosen Hoyt for so many years.

The single cam on this QS 33 performed without hitch. The bow was extremely quiet, with absolutely no hand shock or any other concern needed for vibration.

The Bad

As I mentioned on the episode, the only issue I had with the bow was with peep rotation on the G5 Metrao string. As I also mentioned on the episode, while this was a serious annoyance, as long as I "trained" the peep, it really had no effect on overall performance. That is not an excuse - string stretch and peep rotation is unacceptable. As I also mentioned on the episode, G5 didn't miss a beat in sending me a brand new string when I mentioned my dissatisfaction with the Metrao string. A company that stands by its product, is a company that I want to send my money to.

I also mentioned that the QS 33 was a little heavy. That may or may not be a consideration for you, depending on what type of hunting you do.

Lastly, I do want to mention that while G5 is a little tight lipped about plans for the Quest line in 2009, I do believe that there will be a considerable re-design both in aesthetics as well as some upgraded functionality. Keep an eye on this bow - it is truly a good machine to have in your hands in the woods.

For more information, visit the Quest Bowhunting website:

http://www.questb...ting.com/qs33.php

Got any questions about my experience with this bow? Post a comment, I'd love to chat about it with you!

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