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does a bow with a shelf perform better

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superdav95:
Has anyone here tried these feather rests??  Here’s a couple pics of one I made recently.  Seems to quiet down the bow a bit. 

Pat B:
The thing about this is a shelf is only in effect as the arrow is drawn. Once the arrow is released it should not touch the shelf or the side of the window so as I see it the shelf only helps the shooter keep the arrow on the bow while drawn. I use the floppy rest to protect my hand if my release isn't good and the fletching rides across my hand.

mmattockx:

--- Quote from: simk on November 16, 2022, 07:39:31 am ---Imho the more center shot the stiffer arrows can be used. Stiffer arrows stabilize quicker and loose less energy with unnecessary movement. Closer to centershot also makes it easier to find the right arrows. I think there's a big advantage in building close to centershot, altough I personally dont like the look of a cutout shelf. jm2c

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+1 to this. I can't imagine a shelf will significantly improve raw arrow speed, but it does offer the above advantages along with greater consistency. If ultimate accuracy is your goal then a shelf (or even better, a rest) will be the way to go, but many people shoot well enough off their hand or a floppy rest for most uses.


Mark

Eric Krewson:
I make my shelves and tip overlays with some kind of burl wood, I have osage, walnut and oak burls.

My rests start out like this before I file them down to shape.

superdav95:
It’s a good technique right there.  I do very similar with mine.  I like a very tight glue line.  On this one I used small leftover pieces of Buffalo horn  for the rests and bloodwood for the pass on each side.  More decorative then anything really but thought it looked good. 

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