Arrow rest wear

[kunsangsean]

Hey all,

I've been having an issue with my arrow rest wearing excessively. Have replaced it twice in the past few months of (daily) shooting. Its the outer edge of the rest that's wearing down fast. Tried bear hair and rug velcro.
Is this a nock height issue? Can anyone tell me what would be the cause of the arrow's contact with the rest?

Thanks!
Sean

[Pheonixarcher]

If it is a nock height issue, it will show up with bare shafts/broadheads. If you shoot split finger, it may be a nock pinch issue. Try a tab with a finger seperator, or just a different tab or glove altogether, or altering your finger pressure on the sting. Also, if the base of your feathers are too sharp, or too thick, they will cause rest wear. Try a different brand of feather, or re-finish them yourself. Or it could be caused by a spine issue. This would also show up in a bare shaft/broadhead test.

[rwbowman]

This may help...

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=122846;p=1

[Fishburglar]

im having the same situationi believe i have a combination of a too stiff arrow and the front of my feathers feel "sharp"... im just stuck between 35-55 or 55-75 for being stiff. i am drawing at about 59#.

[Fishburglar]

Originally posted by Fishburglar:
im having the same situationi believe i have a combination of a too stiff arrow and the front of my feathers feel "sharp"... im just stuck between buying GT trad 35-55 or 55-75 idk if the 55-75 will be to stiff but scared that the 35-55 are way underspined . i am drawing at about 59#.

[kunsangsean]

Thanks guys, that other thread was most helpful. I think I will try a second nock, and adding tip weight. How does one make the fletch not sharp? I was told at one point to add a drop of glue to the front, but I don't quite understand how that works.

[sagebrush]

After I have burned the feathers to the shape I want I take a sharp knife and taper the front of the quill down to the shaft. Then I put one drop of glue on the tapered part and smear it around a little and let it dry. This helps keep the front of the quill smoother and tougher. Gary

[The Whittler]

Have you tried cock feather in.