What is the best type of arrow rest for a recurve bow?

What is the best type of arrow rest for a recurve bow?

What’s the Best Arrow Rest for a Recurve Bow? (2022 update)

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What is an arrow rest on a recurve bow?

Arrow Rests fit to the side of the bow handle for the arrow to rest on. This aids consistency as the arrow is in the same place each time . A rest also keeps the arrow in place when drawing the bow back which makes shooting easier for the beginner.

Do you need special arrows for a recurve bow?

What Type of Arrows Should I Use for a Recurve Bow? Carbon arrows are probably the all around best choice for most recurve bows, whether it be for practice target shooting, competitions and even hunting. Carbon arrows tend to be accurate, durable and are more safe than cheaper alternatives like fiberglass arrows.

Do you need an arrow rest?

A rest is not necessary. I would use some velcro or something on the shelf and side-plate though. Nothing wrong with a rest, usually get a little better arrow flight but it’s not necessary. You can go either way.

How important is an arrow rest?

In a perfect world, an arrow rest would cradle your arrow securely in the exact same starting place on every shot. It would hold the arrow there no matter what the vertical or horizontal orientation of the bow was. It would be also quiet during the draw and launch the arrow consistently.

Can you use a whisker biscuit on a recurve bow?

But I do occasionally shoot a modern compound bow with fingers, Whisker Biscuit, Berger button, sights, with plastic or feather arrows just fine. I believe that combo would work fine on a metal riser recurve bow, but may interfere with your sight picture if you shoot instinctive.

How long should arrows be for a recurve bow?

What Arrow Length To Get? Once you’ve determined your draw length, simply add 1 to 2 inches to that, and this will be your ideal arrow length. So if your draw length is 28″, you should be using arrows that are between 29 and 30 inches long.