Editors' review
In 2008 G5 started producing its own line of bows under the name Quest Bowhunting. One of the first was the QS33. Combining the 33" axle to axle length with the very forgiving 7 1/2" brace height, makes the QS33 into a very accurate shooting bow with one of the smoother draw cycles you will ever shoot. Quest has produced a solid, well built, hunting bow that packs features you would expect to see in a bows that cost much more.
Riser
The QS33's riser is forged from 6016-T6 aluminum. CNC-machining to the riser gives it shape and produces the cutouts in the riser that are designed to maintain strength and integrity but also make the overall bow very lightweight at 3.9lbs
Limbs-to-Riser Connection
Limbs of the QS33 are connected to the riser with pivoting and locking limb pockets forged from 6016-T6 aluminum and then CNC machined. To adjust draw weight the limb pockets must first be loosened at the pivot point. This allows the entire limb pocket to maintain its contact with the limb no matter what the draw weight is set at.
Grip
The Quest QS33 uses two side plates made of wood laminate for its grip. Engineers have carved a groove for the shooters thumb in each grip to give perfect, consistent hand placement for every draw. However, if you move your hand at all you will get some hand induced torque. Most shooters will find this grip to be quite comfortable.
Eccentric System
The QS33 meets advertised IBO speeds of 310-314 fps. While this may not be the fastest, these speeds are nothing to be laughed at for a single cam bow from 2008-2009. Hunting weight arrows can be expected to be around 290 +/- fps depending on draw length and weight of the arrow.The QS Single Cam system should be largely credited for the very smooth draw cycle the QS33 boasts. While draw length is adjustable only in 1" increments, the use of only an allen wrench makes it easy to switch out the module to obtain the correct draw length. These cams also allow the QS33 to have 80% let-off which helps a hunter to be able to hold at full draw for long periods of time.
Draw Cycle/Shootability
Shooters have come to expect that a single cam bow has a very smooth draw cycle. The QS33 definitely falls into this category. In addition the bow has a solid back wall and will not creep on you. There is a slight "thump" sound on release but is otherwise incredibly quiet.
Silencing Package
The QS33 is a very quiet bow with almost no noticeable hand vibration. The use of a stabilizer will help eliminate any noticeable vibration. In addition, this bow comes with an Alpine string suppressor, Alpine string dampeners, shock dampener on the cable guard rod and limb vibration dampeners.
Great Bow for Hunting
The QS33 is a great hunting bow. While it may not have the speed to produce the flat trajectory wanted by 3D shooters to forgive yardage error, shooting a hunting weight arrow around 290 fps is plenty of speed to take down game animals.
Value for money
This bow is an incredible value for the money. Originally priced around $499, it has been available for less than $300 depending on purchase location. The QS33 includes many features that are only found on top of the line bows which cost much more.
Summary
The Quest QS33 may be one of the best all-around packages for the money we will ever see in the archery market. The only real draw back this bow has is the draw length can only be adjusted in 1" increments. With one of the smoothest draw cycles out there and at a price everyone can afford, this bow could be the right fit for the beginner or the experienced archer and get the job done right.
