New Arrow Rests for 2023 & Other Top Accessories

The arrow rest collection this year is solid. Combine them with a few key accessories and you're a near-lock for success in the woods.

January 11, 2023 By Jace Bauserman

I respect those that shoot with traditional archery gear, and as much fun as it is to tinker with a recurve or longbow, this bowhunter will take his souped-up flagship compound every time. One of the items I want on that bow is a top-tier rest. The rest is the only bow-mounted accessory that has contact with the arrow, and today's rest manufacturers have plenty of great options to choose from. From cable-driven models to limb-activated rests to standard mount systems to in-line systems, 2023's rest collection is solid. Plus, we decided to sweeten the pot by adding a few extra accessory items sure to make you more successful in the woods in 2023.

Vapor Trail Archery Gen Integrate 8X

Capable of mounting to the Integrate Mounting System found on most every modern flagship compound, Vapor Trail's Gen Integrate 8X is sleek and compact, weighing only 4.1 ounces. Made in the U.S.A., the rest is available in 14 interchangeable colors, and the Full Capture Cage has a side gate for quick and efficient arrow loading. The cage itself is crafted from carbon with a rubber over mold to ensure longevity and stealth, and the rest's free-floating launcher arm supports the arrow for 70 percent of the shot cycle, which means increased accuracy.

$249.99; vaportrailarchery.com

QAD Integrate MX

No, QAD's Integrate MX isn't all-new for 2023; however, you can't have a rest review without mentioning the drop-away that forever changed rest mounting. The Berger Hole is out, and riser-mounting is in, so almost every top-tier bow manufacturer has adopted QAD's Integrate Mounting System. The rest is designed to mount to a pair of dovetail slits in the bow's riser, which means no mounting blocks and screws, cutting down on accessory and bow weight. With adjustable windage and elevation of .0019" per click, the rest promises tunability, and its function is second to none. The launcher is crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum, and QAD includes launcher arm liners that prevent direct arrow-to-metal contact.

$249; qadinc.com

Trophy Ridge Whisker Biscuit V Max

Not your standard Whisker Biscuit, the V Max gives fixed-rest lovers increased accuracy and efficiency. The V-shaped design centers the arrow and prevents side-to-side movement, and the perpendicular bristles reduce vane drag, increasing arrow speed and accuracy. Tool-less miro-adjust windage and elevation further sweeten the pot.

$89.99; beararchery.com

Ripcord Drive IMS

Ripcord didn't develop a new-for-the-year rest, and part of the reason is likely that it's hard to beat its Drive IMS. IMS stands for Integrate Mounting System, and the full-containment RipCage locks the arrow in place for worry-free bow maneuverability. This limb-driven rest can attach to the top or bottom limb, and a well-designed ball-bearing drive system ensures friction-free smoothness, allowing the whale-tail launcher to rise and drop uniformly. This sure-to-center-the-arrow launcher does have angle adjustment, which means increased tuning.

$179.99; ripcordarrowrest.com

Trophy Taker X-Treme Pro Click

Cable-driven rest goers must glance at Trophy Taker's X-Treme Pro Click. A breeze to set up and tune, this no-fail drop-away has micro-adjust windage and elevation knobs, a full arrow lockup containment ring, and is precision machined to meet the needs of hunters and competitive archers. The rest comes with a lifetime warranty and is available in right and left-handed models.

$139.99; trophytaker.com

Hamskea Epsilon w/ C.O.R. Riser Interface Bracket

To reduce weight, boost tunability, and create a streamlined connection between the riser and rest, Hamskea gives compound shooters its Epsilon w/ C.O.R. Riser Interface Bracket. The C.O.R. bracket allows the rest to be mounted in line with the riser via a system that locks into the dovetail slits in many of today's flagship bow risers. Detent micro-tune ensures additional windage and elevation adjustments, and Zero Tolerance technology eliminates lateral shaft movement. An elastomeric Rebound Dampener helps mitigate the shock transferred from the limb to the rest during the shot. Hamskea's Delta V Arrow Guide and Riser Mounted Arrow Glide are included.

Octane wanted to build a quiver that promised to be light, durable, and highly compact, so they did. Branded the Vault, this multi-position quiver Octane's Vault is a multi-position quiver that sports a Carbon Hybrid Frame that keeps weight down while adding strength. The rubber hood liner protects broadheads while ensuring silent arrow removal. The Oversized Quick Detach Lever Lock makes quiver removal fast, and the removable Dual Grippers accept any arrow diameter. The quiver is available in Black or Mossy Oak Breakup Country.

See the website for updated pricing; octanearchery.com

SEVR Max Grip Five-Arrow Quiver by TightSpot

Broadhead maker, SEVR, wanted a top-notch quiver designed to hold SEVR-tipped arrows perfectly, so SEVR did the smart thing and partnered with longtime quiver crafter, TightSpot. Dubbed the Max Grip, this new-for-2023 quiver was designed to perfectly hold arrows tipped with expandable, fixed, and hybrid-style broadheads and was specifically crafted to hold SEVR's Lock-and-Pivot blade system. Capable of holding five arrows, the quiver sports TightSpot's all-new vented hood, and TighSpot's patented three-way adjustment system allows the user to position the quiver tightly to the bow. BullDog arrow grippers are individually adjustable to ensure absolute and exact arrow pressure, and the included second arrow gripper is adjustable for positioning around bow accessories. The total quiver weight is 11 ounces, and the overall length is 16.5 inches.

$189.95; sevrbroadheads.com

AXCEL Archery Antler Ridge Hunting Stabilizer Kit

It's common practice for bowhunters, especially western hunters that send carbon at longer ranges, to experiment with stabilizers, and if you're looking to do some off-season tinkering, AXCEL's Antler Ridge Hunting Stabilizer Kit is for you. Everything you need and nothing you don't. The kit has a front and back bar, each with a Kryptos Arc vibration damper and a pair of two-ounce black nitride weights to ensure customization. A mounting bracket and zero-degree Center Lock quick disconnect make setup easy, and each stabilizer features a Carbon Fiber Twill finish with engraved endcaps. Available colors are Black, Coyote Tan, and Olive Drab Green.

$449.99; axcelarchery.com

APX — The Newest Pattern From Realtree

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APX — The Newest Pattern From Realtree

Jim McGinn, VP of Marketing at Realtree, shows off the latest camouflage pattern from this industry giant. The new APX pattern is an all-purpose pattern that will help you blend into your surroundings whether you're in a treestand hunting whitetails, or bellycrawling your way into range of a mule deer out West. It took years to develop APX, a pattern that met the strict standards of Realtree Founder, Bill Jordan, and it will meet your standards as well.

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Buck Commander Releases New Buk Ops Technology

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Buck Commander Releases New Buk Ops Technology

Ryan Busbice from Buck Commander introduces a brand-new technology they call Buk Ops. This is an optical viewing device that does not use infra-red or thermal technology. It maximizes available light to give the user an enhanced view of their surroundings. It's not a targeting device either, but a tool for scanning fields in low light, or even walking into your stand or blind without a flashlight. This is one-of-a-kind technology that holds many uses for all types of hunters.

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Easton's Sonic 6.0 a Versatile Arrow Shaft

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Easton's Sonic 6.0 a Versatile Arrow Shaft

Bowhunter TV Host, Curt Wells, talks to Easton Marketing Director, Gary Cornum, about the Sonic 6.0, a highly versatile arrow shaft that gives the bowhunter multiple options. Wells explains how he's able to convert his Sonic 6.0 arrows to different weights based on the species of big game he's hunting.

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Easton Introduces the Match Grade Pro Series Arrow

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Easton Introduces the Match Grade Pro Series Arrow

Gary Cornum, Marketing Director at Easton, explains to Bowhunter TV Host, Curt Wells, the virtues of Easton's newly released Match Grade Pro Series Arrows. From front to back, Easton has built their latest technologies into these arrows, which are only available from Easton dealers. Everything from high-end inserts and vanes combine with a five-point straightness standard to make the Pro Series arrows the best a bowhunter can buy. It's no longer necessary to build-your-own to achieve the highest quality arrow you demand.

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Primos Double Bull Delivers New Raised Hunting Ground Blind

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Primos Double Bull Delivers New Raised Hunting Ground Blind

On the surface, it would seem almost impossible to keep improving the Double Bull ground blinds manufactured by Primos. But as Raised Hunting founder and television show host David Holder explained to OSG's Lynn Burkhead, this year's new Raised Hunting Double Bull blind raises the standard of ground blind excellence even higher, whether you're chasing elk, mule deer or pronghorn antelope out west in Montana or big record book whitetails living in the Midwestern whitetail paradise of Iowa.

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Primos Delivers Steady Shooting With Edge Tripod System

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Primos Delivers Steady Shooting With Edge Tripod System

For big game hunters on the move out West, or a whitetail hunter looking to spot and stalk into range with a rifle or crossbow, keeping the scope's crosshairs steady can be a challenge. But not anymore according to Primos Hunting's Jason Harris, who recently showed OSG's Lynn Burkhead all of the versatility of the new Primos Edge Tripod, a carbon-fiber, magnetic head support system that provides a quick, rock solid shooting platform when a pressure packed hunt's moment of truth arrives.

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The QAD Ultrarest Gets Better

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The QAD Ultrarest Gets Better

Kevin Fry, Vice President at Quality Archery Design, lays out the improvements made to the newest Ultrarest Integrate MX arrow rest. The new MX2 is stronger, lighter, more compact, and includes a refined capture bar. The machined launcher is now fitted with a damper system to reduce noise and it can be color matched to your other accessories. The MX2 still features the “precision click micro adjust” to help you fine tune your setup.

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A QAD Ultrarest For Everyone

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A QAD Ultrarest For Everyone

No matter your budget or standard, QAD has an arrow rest for you. Kevin Fry, VP at QAD, goes through their line of arrow rests that range from the high-end $300 MX2 to their economy model that retails for just $75. Every model of arrow rest is made entirely in the U.S.A. and comes with a lifetime warranty.

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Primos Legacy Grows With Icon Call Series

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Primos Legacy Grows With Icon Call Series

Primos Game Calls is one of America's most iconic call makers, and according to Eric Hughes, that's the whole idea behind a brand new call lineup. In an ongoing introduction through a variety of game call styles, including deer calls, elk calls, predator calls, and of course, turkey calls. With that call-making DNA, Hughes spent some time telling OSG's Lynn Burkhead about the new Icon call line-up being unveiled by Will Primos and his Mississippi call making company and how it will take call making to the next level.

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Going Light With Dryshod Boots

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Going Light With Dryshod Boots

Steven Fuller, Marketing Director at Dryshod boots, goes through their line, from hunting boots to chore boots to knock-around shoes, they have it all, and the focus is on ultralight construction. The hunting line of knee-high boots have neoprene that is treated to be extra waterproof, and the outsole material is noticeably lighter than most boots of this type, making them good for hiking and packing when weight is a concern.

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Tactical Bowhunting from T.R.U. Ball and Axcel

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Tactical Bowhunting from T.R.U. Ball and Axcel

T.R.U. Ball/Axcel has taken some of its most popular release aids and bow sights and created the new-for-2024 Tactical Bowhunting Series, a collection of products optimized for the field where stealth and performance under pressure are keys to success.

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Trophyline Venatic Specter

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Trophyline Venatic Specter

Trophyline is following up on the success of its Venatic tree saddle with a new-for-2024 model featuring First Lite Specter camouflage, available this summer.