Reloader Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I orriginaly posted this in competitive archery but have had little luck getting advice...so I am posting it here to try and get a few more eyes on the problem. In a nutshell, I shoot a Browning bow set at 55ish# and wrapped carbon arrows. I shoot using a damascus glove since I don't care for releases. As such I do not use a shoot through arrow rest but rather a spring style. The problem is that during practice last week the spring rest bent radicaly when I fired an arrow. I replaced the spring however less than 100 arrows later (on target 23 of a 2D Safari shoot at my local club) the new spring also bent radicaly and though I finished the shoot by bending it back into place the POI of my arrows changed by over a foot due to the damaged spring and I had to re fix it after every shot since it was already basicaly broken. Obviously I need a new spring again but what can I do to prevent the new one from being destroyed in another 100 arrows? Or is there another arrow rest I should consider that works well for finger shooters? Any input would be apreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bownarow Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Re: Arrow rest malfunction question?!?!? Sounds like you may not have you bow tuned quite right. That would cause the arrows to put an abnormal amount of force on the rest causing it to malfunction. Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Re: Arrow rest malfunction question?!?!? I see your logic in picking that style arrow rest. Especially since shooting a "Shoot Thru" style would give you major problems with your release style. Your arrows motion is unlike a release shooters because after release your arrows fishtailing or flexing side-to-side. I would think that your local Bow shop would be more than happy to let you try out some different style rests on your setup. I would also bet that they have some rests that are used but in good condition to purchase. In any case...Why not attempt to shoot a drop-away style rest??? As for not wanting to shoot a mechanical release...have you considered the benefits of the consistancy you would gain? There are "Relax Release" styles out there that give the shooter the impression, and more importantly the feel, of shooting with fingers but with the greatly increased accuracy of a mechanical release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Re: Arrow rest malfunction question?!?!? Make sure your nocks are turned right for best fletching clearance on the rest. The leading edge of your fletching will bend a springy rest every time if it catches it. Todays carbon arrows have nocks you can turn and they do move a little after numerous shots. Check that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Re: Arrow rest malfunction question?!?!? I used to shoot a rest similar to that, but I never had the spring bend or break. It sounds like there is too much pressure though as someone else stated. Could it be catching on something and being damaged? I switched to a trophy taker and so far I have had no problems with it and I shoot fingers only. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fishermanwhohunts Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Re: Arrow rest malfunction question?!?!? Although I don't shoot fingers I know that the Whisker Biscuit would be good for finger shooters. The only moving parts are for tuning. If you release wrong it wont damage it too much. Most people think they get tore up bad but I shoot what I consider to be alot and I have not seen many if any bristles at all fall out of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Re: Arrow rest malfunction question?!?!? [ QUOTE ] Although I don't shoot fingers I know that the Whisker Biscuit would be good for finger shooters. The only moving parts are for tuning. If you release wrong it wont damage it too much. Most people think they get tore up bad but I shoot what I consider to be alot and I have not seen many if any bristles at all fall out of mine. [/ QUOTE ] Actually I think you are wrong on this one. One of the main reasons people get a drop away over a biscuit is because the biscuit magnifies any problems you have with form or release. A drop away is alot more forgiving because there is nothing touching the arrow when released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reloader Posted July 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Re: Arrow rest malfunction question?!?!? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Although I don't shoot fingers I know that the Whisker Biscuit would be good for finger shooters. The only moving parts are for tuning. If you release wrong it wont damage it too much. Most people think they get tore up bad but I shoot what I consider to be alot and I have not seen many if any bristles at all fall out of mine. [/ QUOTE ] Actually I think you are wrong on this one. One of the main reasons people get a drop away over a biscuit is because the biscuit magnifies any problems you have with form or release. A drop away is alot more forgiving because there is nothing touching the arrow when released. [/ QUOTE ] I have heard the same thing about the whisker biscuit causing problems. the primary problem is that when a finger shooter releases the string it twists and causes a momentary fistail, any kind of shoot through rest will snag the arrow's tail as it kicks arround. the spring rest is designed to kick the arrow tip in sync with the nock and keep the flight steadier. A fall away rest should work fairly well but I have never used one..I may have to look into one. Archerjg....what is the rest you refer to..is it a fall away or what...any info or a link to where I can find one would help...Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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