The all-metal construction of this rest starts with a 3/8-inch thick aluminum mounting bracket, ½ inch diameter aluminum spindle, aluminum yoke and u-shaped frame.  The mounting bracket and spindle have correlating markings for ease of vertical and horizontal center shot calibration.  The mounting bracket also incorporates a 10/24 x 3/8 anchoring set screw, and a 10/24 tension screw.  Two hex head screws attach the stainless steel speed fins to the pivoting yoke. All of the metal screws on the Game Dropper are specially treated to resist rust. Stainless steel washers are also used.  The yoke operates on two cone pivots, one fixed and one adjustable. The sensitivity of the yoke's action is controlled with a spring and fixture that is adjusted with a nylon tipped setscrew. A piece of cork is located between the "stop" and yoke to quiet the rest.

How it works:

The Game Dropper is designed to "work" at full draw.  Let me explain.  When the arrow is in the at-rest position, the yoke "gives" under its weight and floats down away from the stop.  However, at full draw the yoke and fins are set to completely, but softly support the arrow.  This is achieved with proper spring adjustment. When the arrow is released, the rest "gives" as the arrow flexes, but has enough tension to follow the arrow and stabilize it.  This continues for about 2/3 of the arrow, until just a couple of inches before the fletchings, and then the speed fins are forced completely out of the way by the peak of the power stroke.  Once the arrow is well on its way, the Game Dropper returns to the ready position awaiting the next shot.

 Testing:

General Quality:   First, as with any other product that is sent my way for testing, I gave the Game dropper a very thorough quality check.  I have five categories that a product can be placed into regarding the quality of its construction.  From best to worst, they are ... rock solid ... better than your average bear ... par ... wanna' be ... and ... scrap with a label.  The Game Dropper's pivoting yoke has a super tight action, the main body is stout, and the overall quality and finish was flawless.  All of this gives it a "rock solid" rating.
 

Function/Tuning:  Next, I went to work tuning two arrows, one a carbon (Easton Carbon Epic, Length: 27", Total Weight: 378.85 grains, Grains per Pound: 5.83) and the other aluminum (Easton XX78 Super Slam, Length: 27", Total Weight: 445.98 grains, Grains per Pound: 6.86.)  My rig includes a Darton Maverick set to 65 pounds, 28? draw, string loop, 6" stealth stabilizer and a True Fire Hurricane release. Each took less than 10 minutes to perfectly tune.  The ease of tuning and the solid feel of this rest are impressive.  Fixed blade broadheads, were then placed on the arrows to see just how well everything was really set up.  They flew like darts -- not a problem.

Durability:  Knowing that the speed fins could be bent easily had me concerned a little, so I purposefully dropped the bow to the forest floor several times from a height of about 5 feet with the Game Dropper attached.  The u-shaped frame extends far enough up past the fins that they are completely protected and no detriment to the rest's operation was noted.  It is indeed well designed.

Consistency:   Next on the list was to simply use the rest extensively in all types of situations over a span of two months in an effort to uncover any quirks or flaws.  It is still on my bow and after all of the abuse it has taken, it is still shooting perfect bullet holes through paper and has not budged from the original settings.  It is rock solid!

Quietness:   One thing that will need some attention before taking it hunting is the noise from drawing arrows over the bare metal speed fins; Bodoodle's "Smoke Tape" silencing kit did the trick for my rig.  The tape is only average in the "wear" department, so keep an eye on it and replace with new tape often.

Additional Performance Related Notes:

1. Although the Game Dropper is advertised as a drop-away rest, I would classify it as more of a hybrid, between a spring-loaded TM Hunter style rest and a full-blown drop-away.  Why, you ask?  Two reasons:  First, you still have to position your arrow on the rest in such a way that the fletching is centered at 6 o-clock between the fins.  This is necessary to prevent the fletching from hitting the fins. My theory was proven by a variety of fletching positions and spray-on foot powder. That leads me to the second reason I do not consider the Game Dropper a full-blown drop away rest -- it does not completely drop out of the flight path of the arrow.  Should this be considered a bad thing?  No, certainly not.  It can be likened to the hybrid CPS eccentric system designed by Darton Archery a few years back.  The design lies somewhere between a one and two cam rig and has been considered one of the most, if not the most, efficient system ever introduced into the market. 
2. The stoutness and solid design of this rest cannot be over-stated.  It is a brute.  If your wallet likes the idea of one rest lasting for 15+ years, the Game Dropper is one of the absolute best options.
3. Slow motion video footage has proven to me that the rest does indeed stop contacting the arrow just before the fletching is reached.

Design:  4 of 5
Built like a brick house with a tight, smooth action, this Game Dropper was designed well and will provide years of service.

For more information on this or any other Bodoodle arrow rest, contact:

Bodoodle, Inc.
3301 U.S. Hwy. 84N,
Coleman, TX 76834 
Phone: 800-467-8781 
Fax:  (915) 625-2623 
Email:  Bodoodle@colemantx.com
Web Site:  www.bodoodle.net

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