Whisker Biscuit users? Effects on accuracy? Good out to 60?

[HIGHLANDER HUNTING]

I'm all about the KISS principal. So I've been thinking about using a Whisker Biscuit on the new bow I'm getting.
I want to shoot out to 60 yards and just wonder if they effect arrow flight/accuracy at all?

Cheers.
John
https://highlanderhunting.wordpress.com/

[58thecat]

I don't shoot that far but thirty yards all is good and tight, if your a spot and stalk type hunter beware these things are twig/leaf/grass magnets.

[Twisted Canuck]

Also be aware that if they get wet, and then it freezes, it can tear the fletch off your arrows. Happened to a friend on a hunt, missed his shot, and has been happily using a drop away rest ever since.

[Scottmisfits]

Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck

Also be aware that if they get wet, and then it freezes, it can tear the fletch off your arrows. Happened to a friend on a hunt, missed his shot, and has been happily using a drop away rest ever since.

Same can be said of the drop aways as well. Get wet, freeze, and don’t drop. That might not tear a fletching but there’s a good chance it will, depending on the drop used. But it will most definitely throw off your shot, causing a miss.

They both have their good and bad points. Are they accurate at 60 yards? They can be. But it depends on the fletching style you decide you use, how well the bow is tuned, how worn are the brushes? A couple more factors with whisker biscuits but they can be good out that far. As accurate as drop aways? I’ve never tested. But I would think they’d be close.

[Twisted Canuck]

Originally Posted by Scottmisfits

Same can be said of the drop aways as well. Get wet, freeze, and don’t drop. That might not tear a fletching but there’s a good chance it will, depending on the drop used. But it will most definitely throw off your shot, causing a miss.

They both have their good and bad points. Are they accurate at 60 yards? They can be. But it depends on the fletching style you decide you use, how well the bow is tuned, how worn are the brushes? A couple more factors with whisker biscuits but they can be good out that far. As accurate as drop aways? I’ve never tested. But I would think they’d be close.

Interesting. I've honestly not heard of a drop away freezing, or considered it, but I expect it could happen....now I'm afraid to hunt in freezing rain!

[Scottmisfits]

I don’t think the chances are all that great with either to be honest. But I think the whisker biscuit would be easier to correct by poking it a few times. Kinda hard to put the drop away in your jacket. There is a quick fix for whichever one you choose though. Just take a hand warmer with you. If you think it’s going to be a problem, wrap your rest.

[HIGHLANDER HUNTING]

Never would have thought of icing.
Something to consider....Although I usually ditch the bow once rifle season starts! haha.

[slough shark]

I had a whisker biscuit years ago, noticed my accuracy drop off but I kept using it for a couple years as it was so handy while hunting. I had seen an octane rest that looked like it encompassed most of the advantages of the whisker biscuit but it turned out terrible as the brushes wore out quickly and you had to resight your bow almost every time I shot it, that only lasted a couple months. After went to a drop away and haven't looked back, I got one that kinda cased in the arrow which was nice for sitting in the tree stand or spot and stalk my accuracy also improved to the best it's ever been.

[KBF]

Accuracy has been ok for me but it makes too much noise when drawing. Busted several times by deer. Good thing it's never been trophy buck. In the process of rest shopping

[Lefty-Canuck]

A drop away set up correctly is leagues above a whisker buiscuit. I have never seen a pro archer use a whisker buiscuit for anything. They are cheap and simple but that's where the benefits over a drop away end. I know some people love them but they are an entry level piece of equipment. I use QAD HDX for hunting and Hamskea for target and 3d.

LC

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by HIGHLANDER HUNTING

Never would have thought of icing.
Something to consider....Although I usually ditch the bow once rifle season starts! haha.

This is the easiest way to not kill something with your bow

LC

[bluetick]

Originally Posted by HIGHLANDER HUNTING

I'm all about the KISS principal. So I've been thinking about using a Whisker Biscuit on the new bow I'm getting.
I want to shoot out to 60 yards and just wonder if they effect arrow flight/accuracy at all?

Cheers.
John
https://highlanderhunting.wordpress.com/

Shoot it and see ,you are your own worst factor with any type of gear you use <just make sure you have the right rest to the arrow you shoot .
not the best rest but the easiest to use .
you can shoot your limit comfortably .
be your own judge is my best advice .