G5 has introduced its own bow line this year called the Quest. Although they have come out with several models, their base model is the QS Series and it’s quite impressive. Available in the QS series are the QS31 and QS33 models, with the difference being axle to axle length of 31 and 33 inches respectively.

The bow we shot for this review was a QS31 at 70lbs and 28 inches. At first glance it looks like a typical single cam bow. The camo is a Realtree pattern and looks very clean, and well built. The strings on our test bow are Winners Choice. We have noticed the Quest web site says they are the G5 strings, and we are not sure why there is a discrepancy. The bow comes stock with string silencers and shock dampeners on the limbs. The cable guard has a shock dampener and a good quality cable slide made by Alpine. Another nice feature on the bow is the built in string suppressor. This bow also features a very forgiving brace height of 7 ½ inches.

When you draw the bow you will notice that it has a very smooth draw all the way back with a very nice build up to the break. The break is sharp but not hard to pull over. The bow has a nice solid wall but you can feel a little sponge with about a ¼ inch of play in the valley. At the shot there is almost no shock in the riser, and the bow has a fairly smooth follow through. We did shoot a QS33 for comparison and noticed a little more shock due to the longer riser.

Weighing in at 3.9 lbs, this is not the lightest bow on the market, but it’s certainly not the heaviest. The bow is by no means loud, but it could be a little bit quieter with the addition of some cat whiskers. The bow also had just a little bit of kick at the shot that could also be taken care of with the addition of a stabilizer and some accessories. The bow is speed rated at 310-314 fps IBO. Whether you like the grip or not will be a matter of personal preference. The grip is a set of side plates on the riser which we like because it is very easy to hold properly and doesn’t produce much hand torque.

Over all the bow is very impressive and we couldn’t find much to complain about. It’s packed full of features you would expect to find in a bow with a price around $700. For a bare bow with these features that shoots the way the Quest does and carries a lifetime warranty, the $499 price tag is a great buy.

If you are looking for a step out of an older bow or looking to get into a bow for the first time without breaking the bank, you should definitely check out he QS series of bows. You’re not going to beat the price with all of its features. If you’re looking for a little more speed and like what you see in the QS series, then check out the HP series from Quest. Either way, don’t pass them up on the rack if you’re looking for a new bow!