How to Install an Arrow Rest on a Recurve Bow 

Glad you like it! "Measure twice and cut once" as the old saying goes. Just easier to scrap bit of paper in place of an arrow rest.

That's a tough call. Both have their benefits. Personally, I prefer off the shelf as it is simpler and "traditional" look.

I suppose you could punch a hole out of the side plate before installing. Though most folks just peel off the side plate and discard when they want to try an elevated rest. Rest and plate material is pretty inexpensive, so very easy to replace. Could buy a second side plate when you buy your elevated rest just to have it on hand if needed.

If you are looking for a permanent mounting, a glue like Barge cement would be a good choice.

First thought would be the nocking point was too low and the arrow hit against the shelf hard enough to pop it off. Though give us a call and we can talk through what you have (arrow spine, bow weight, etc.) and see what could be the issue.

A blunted tip or a fingernail to get under the sticky section. Then it should peel off. Clean the area with Acetone lightly. Just so it is a cleaned surface (no need to get too heavy on the Acetone). An arrow rest the is glued in place (Barge cement or similar) will need a bit more Acetone, but be sure to be peel it off as you apply it. You do not want the bow finish to be eaten away in the process.

An elevated rest has the advantage of less contact with the arrow to help with a cleaner release (more accuracy). Where shooting off the shelf is more dependable/sturdy as no small pieces to break.

Depending where the wear is showing would determine what needs to change. If the rest is wearing it would be nocking point as it is hitting into the rest on release. If it is the plate, then it would either be arrow spine (too stiff normally) where it slaps the plate when passing it. Otherwise it could be your release being a pluck that would have it hit the plate as well. Feel free to give us a call and we will help the best we can.

Sounds like either the nock point is too low and the arrow is dragging on it for too much wear, or the arrow is out of tune and impacting hard. I'd start with raising the nock point first.

Anything that will create a bump would be best. An amazing rest is the feather rest though as it has cushion and clean release. www.3riversarchery.com/wild-turkey-feather-arrow-rest.html

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