Beavertail for grip and rest material?

[Bill Turner]

I'm considering buying a tanned beavertail to  be used for grip and rest material on one of my longbows. Any suggestions or comments will be appreciated.          

[JoLo]

Never tried it as rest material, but in my mind the best grip material. No sticky feeling as with the shur grip, it just feels right.

[Leland]

I love it as a grip material,feels good & wears great.For a rest I prefer the furry stuff.
  Leland

[JohnHV]

I've been using it as a strike plate for ~ 6 months now. Doesn't show any wear yet.

[Danny Rowan]

You can get them from Abe at Cari-Bow.

Danny

[Paul Mattson]

For the grip you will need to find a large tail.  Should be a min of 4 1/2" wide.  Any thing smaller it will be difficult to stitch up.  I buy my tails unseen  by the dozen (split), out of the 24 splits. I get only a couple that will work for a grip.  They do make a great long lasting rest.

[Cody Cantrell]

Paul who do you buy your beaver tails from?

[Bill Turner]

TTT

[Bill Turner]

Just ordered a beaver tail from Abe at Cari-bou Archery. Appreciate your comments. Will post pictures when I get the project completed. Right now, I'm going hunting. Got to help my bud get his deer.