Editors' review
The Quest Primal is the flagship bow of the 2010 G5 line. Admittedly, this is a very good shooting bow with perfect fit and finish. Smooth on the draw. Interestingly, some shooters strongly believe this is one of the most underrated and overlooked bows in 2010.
Finish
To begin with, the finish on all 2010 G5 Quest bows is immaculate. The proprietary GFade decorating process delivers superior image quality and durability. We were overwhelmed with the amount of very positive comments indicating the finish on this rig is awesome. Without a doubt the Primal is a great looking bow.
Riser
The riser is 100% machined forged and is made of 6061-T6 aluminum - one of the best materials in the industry. Both high quality material and efficient manufacturing process help make the riser very strong while reducing the overall mass weight.
Grip
No major complaints were identified in regard to the grip while analyzing multiple reviews and tests. In opposite, a lot of people confirmed this two piece laminated wood grip is thin, nice, and pretty comfortable. Some archers say it's one of the best in the industry. Let's not forget that this is a matter of personal preference though. So the best way to find out whether or not this grip will suit your shooting style is to shoot this bow.
Strings and I-Glide cable system
The Primal comes with the Metrao strings which are known for their high quality and durability. Another interesting innovation on this bow is the I-Glide cable system that is designed such that the wear on the cable is reduced significantly.
Eccentric system
G5 powers the Quest Primal with its smooth-drawing Twin Track SYNC modular cam system, advertised to hit IBO speeds of up to 332 feet per second. The numerous tests carried out by experts prove that this bow meets its advertised IBO speeds.The draw length can be adjusted from 26.5 to 30 inches in 1/2 inch increments via a set of interchangeable modules. The only thing that doesn't make this performance system perfectly flexible is that the bow needs to be pressed and cables need to be taken out to change out the modules. Continuing with the eccentrics, the Twin TRAC cam system is equipped with dual stops making for a very solid back wall. Also, the let-off on the Quest Primal is 80%.
Draw cycle / Shootability
Despite being equipped with a powerful performance system, the Primal is a very smooth drawing bow without a hump at the end. Having analyzed a lot of reviews and tests, we confirm the Primal is a butter smooth drawing bow with an excellent linear draw cycle. Although the valley is on the short side, you can creep a little without the bow jerking forward. With a rock solid back wall, this rig is very steady at full draw as described by those shooters who tested the bow.
Silencing system / Quietness and vibration
While the Quest Primal has a good silencing package it can be made even quieter. Specifically, you may want to work on the strings by tying in cat whiskers. In addition, a stabilizer is needed to get rid of the unwanted vibration. Equipped with a good stabilizer, the bow can be described as a perfect shooter with very little noise and vibration.
Summary
To summarize, the G5 Quest Primal is one of the most underrated and best shooting hunting bows in 2010. With immaculate fit and finish and high quality materials, the look and feel of this bow will impress even the most demanding shooter. Very well balanced and smooth on the draw, the Quest Primal has a rock solid back wall and holds easily at full draw. The performance system delivers a very smooth and linear draw cycle without humps and meets its advertised IBO speeds of 332 fps. Despite being modular adjustable, the bow needs to be pressed to change the draw length. While a bare bow could have less vibration, a properly tuned Quest Primal is impressively quiet when equipped with a good stabilizer. Overall, the G5 Quest Primal is a high quality compact hunting bow with immaculate finish and excellent shootability characteristics.
