Schaffer XV Rest

[Wapiti1]

Anyone use this rest? Looks interesting. Not sure of the reliability in dusty or freezing conditions.

One showed up at my house in a box of parts and I'm thinking of trying it out on my PSE DNA. It is well made, and seems workable.

Jeremy

 

[Jotis]

Anyone use this rest? Looks interesting. Not sure of the reliability in dusty or freezing conditions.

One showed up at my house in a box of parts and I'm thinking of trying it out on my PSE DNA. It is well made, and seems workable.

Jeremy

I have one it's the best rest I have used

 

[spencecop]

Super pleased with it. Zero issues after two years of use.
Very easy to setup and adjust. Customer service is fantastic as well.

 

[SoDaky]

Used one for many years.Very nice.

 

[Wapiti1]

Hmmm. Thanks guys. That gives me a bit more confidence in it. Gotta admit it is a little odd and that usually means quirky. Quirky gear can be good, or really annoying. I did some searches and it has been around a while.

Jeremy

 

[wind gypsy]

Have a mathews specific one but no mathews bow anymore.. I enjoyed it while I had it. Might even swap out my Hamskea for one.

 

[Wapiti1]

Finally had a chance to install this on my PSE DNA. Easy install with the universal plate. The springs are pretty stiff, so securely tying in the actuation cable is critical. I left it long and tied into the cable at the serving nearer the cam to help keep it from slipping. I'll shoot it like this for a while, then probably press the bow, and split the string to tie in higher. No reason other than tidiness and I suppose one less thing to snag branches with.

It tuned quickly. The bow was already in good shape, so it took only a little while to get bareshafts hitting with field points at 20 and 40 yards. Next up broadheads.

Overall, it is an interesting rest. I like the lock feature, but it is a little awkward to set. Once set, though it is the most secure containment rest I have seen. It operates silently, but is a bit stiff. I assume it will smooth out over time. It uses a short cord for timing and control of the inboard arm, and the actuation cable pulls on the outboard arm. These will have to be monitored for stretch and wear, but I doubt they will be a problem.

That's it for now. Just need to shoot it more and get used to it.

Jeremy