Back bar mounts...Which one? TAP, Shrewd, CBE, BeeReel, etc

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All the big companies, and many small ones, offer a side bar mount. Best I can tell, they all look like quality units. Is there a difference amongst the group? Others I should look at?

Things I want, (or think I want):

1) QD.
2) Quality screws. No bad threads!
3) Adjustability - horizontal and vertical angle.
4) Matte finish.

TAP is the only one without teeth to make micro adjustments, but theirs still offers unlimited adjustability. You just have to loosen threads to make a horizontal or vertical change. I would imagine that most guys find a back bar position and then never change.

Thoughts? Input? Just buy used and rock on?

Edit** bow is a Halon 32 **
 
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I really like the Shrewd Atlas. It has a flat on it that can rest on the riser so it can't rotate once tightened down, I put a little tape on it so it won't mar the riser. It isn't notched on the angle adjustments, but it locks down extremely tight.

Using some of the beestinger mounts before they would sometimes rotate as they just had a star washer and bolt tension to hold them.


Of course, Mathews has stuck their name on the Atlas, selling it as one of their accessories now. However on the new V3X there's not enough of a flat at the lower bar mount to use the flat face feature....
 
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The shrewd atlas is the way to go. I have a few of em. Mathews has a branded version that probably cost more, but it’s the same thing. Best I have used for sure.
 

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Shrewd quality is just hands done outstanding. The others are very functional, but not in the same league.
 
Know anything about these guys?

 
Know anything about these guys?

i browsed their stabs before on their site. they are in south africa so might take a little while. i have a shrewd which i have been happy with
 
I prefer the bow finger that clamps at the riser, I do not like the styles that require me to use the threads in my riser. The bowfinger has served me well and very solid.
 
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