Best archery rests according to redditors

You can make one for about $30 if you are even slightly handy..and it will shoot real.feather fletched arrows since you can feed from the back side. It's just a wrist rocket, a whisker biscuit and a small amount of dyneema string. You can amp the draw weight with a spear fishing gun hose. I made one for about this much and it worked as good as the purpose made ones.

They are still just toys tho. $200 is a total ripoff for what it is.

Edit: if you want to make one for real though I recommend getting one of the better target shooting wrist rockets with weights. They are a little better than the cheap ones. They tend to have some screws in them that make mounting the whisker biscuit easier too. Or something like this that will let you put a gnarly band on it.

Edit 2: [this is the one I used to make mine] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QLCDNG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_z0RgDbW8ZPT1M?) The whisker biscuit mounted right on that screw on top perfectly. I left the weights off though.

What you need is a regular stick-on rest; the one that was on there was probably a Bear Weather Rest which can be found pretty much anywhere that sells archery gear of any kind.

I would step down to #35 lbs for your first set of limbs and then get some #40s when you feel up for it. 10 pounds doesn't seem like much, but in archery it's massive. Weight increases get exponentially harder as you move up in weight, so increasing from #30-#35 could be just as hard as going from #20-#30.

For the arrows I would look for something with a 600 spine rather than a 500, although those arrows would probably fly fine, although a bit stiff. (if you decide to get the #35's you can go with either a 600 or 700 spine)

As for the sight, I would highly advise against getting a multi-pin, mostly because of this: (from the World Archery Rulebook on sights for recurve bows)

11.1.5.1.

It shall not incorporate a prism, magnifying lens/lenses, or any magnifying device, levelling, electric or electronic devices, nor shall it provide for more than one sighting point.

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If you use a multi-pin sight, your bow is not legal for competition. I would really just get a single pin sight and just write down or mark your sight settings for your different distances. It only takes 20 seconds to move your sight up or down with cheaper sights.

If the pin also masks the center of the target, you have two options: you can move the sight further away, thus making the pin appear smaller, or spend $10-20 on an aftermarket aperture with a smaller pin. Most sights have longer mounting rods than the sights that a lot of clubs use so you'll be able to move the sight further out than you currently can.

As for the arrow rest, it will work fine, but I honestly prefer either thin, plastic rests, or magnetic flip rests because they allow for better clearance

(sorta like this one)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DGC6RHD/ref=twister_B07DGCHRZH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Get a stick on arrow rest like a Bear Weather rest or a Hoyt Super rest. They are $5, will let you shoot those vaned arrows, and people have won natl champoinships using them.

Bear Weather Arrow Rest RH https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AVDKQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZW0TAb2QH0YKE

No worries man, again sorry if I came off like an ass.

I'm looking at this sight

http://www.amazon.com/Trophy-Ridge-Sharp-Shooter-Sight/dp/B003C7WQ2S/

It seems to be pretty nice and it's a 3 pin.

There's a 5 pin with a light that's the same price and I've seen others use it on a martin recurve but that seems like a LOT of tech to deal with and tune

http://www.amazon.com/TRUGLO-Brite-Site-Xtreme-Sight-Light/dp/B000H4RP5W

As for the rest, I've got a center cut riser so I think this would work

http://www.amazon.com/New-Archery-Quiktune-Arrow-Righthand/dp/B0000AVDC8/

But I see what you're saying about the stick on rest with a button or something maybe.

I didn't even know about the clicker, so that will definitely help with keeping a routine draw. Thanks for that.

Yep, I watched this and decided to mostly mimic his setup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0FyoD7rqQ4

Bear Arrow Rest/Silent Plate:

http://www.amazon.com/Bear-Arrow-Rest-Silent-Plate/dp/B0009TROH4

I recommend a QAD Hunter rest for your first drop-away rest. I know I said I'd let you make a decision, but I wanted to at least recommend this rest. It's what I use and have used for years. I've never had a reason to spend over $100 on the other models because this one is less than $50 and works flawlessly. Some people say fork over the extra cash for the more expensive one just because it's quieter, but in all honesty I can't tell a difference in noise between the two and have shot both extensively. As long as you keep the felt on the launcher there is nearly no noise at all. Here is link to the rest on Amazon. It's a fantastic rest. Shop around for other drop-sways such as Trophy Takers, and even Trophy Ridge has some nice ones, but I wanted to recommend the QAD as it's what I shoot and I am more than pleased with it. It has lasted me probably 8 years and still going strong. You may need to take it to a pro shop to get the rip cord installed on your cables. I wouldn't use a "football", clamp I would have them tie it in to your cable. My local shop does it for a dollar, or free if you buy it or bought your bow from them.

these

will serve him well

I cannot emphasize enough how important a PROPER (pinch bag) back bag is. Seriously. Don't podunk around shelling out hundreds trying to improve the gun before you know it's not moving between shots. FFS, the nutters at my dad's range swap stocks, shoot offhand, and even resort to using headrests from their trucks. Bro. Just get a proper benchrest stand and back bag.

I like my full capture rest. I can walk around and don't have to worry about the arrow staying put. It's also nice in the tree stand as my arrow is always ready to go. One less movement I had to do while a deer was coming.

Mine is: https://www.amazon.com/VitalX-Archery-X-POSE-Arrow-Rest/dp/B00M1X14A4

This was my first year bow hunting so I honestly haven't even tried another rest though so take my opinion for what it's worth.

Like these?

https://www.amazon.com/Ww-Zat-Lightweight-Transparent-Left-Hand/dp/B07DPN1QZM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538329176&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=archery%2Brest&psc=1&th=1

Edit: sorry don't know how to link without full web address...

I believe it's the [Octane Hostage Max](Octane RST Hostage Max Arrow Rest, Black, Right Hand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SX53HHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_E3HPybVTWADBP).

These vanes are set up with these kind of rest in mind:

http://www.amazon.com/General-Brush-Capture-Arrow-Rest/dp/B009X0UJRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395770015&sr=8-1&keywords=brush+rest+archery

http://www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Archery-replacement-whisker-compund/dp/B00GJHVGEM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1395770015&sr=8-3&keywords=brush+rest+archery

But yeah, as /u/another1bitez said, just twist the nock

I concur, I prefer a whisker biscuit. Trophy Ridge makes a one thats fairly inexpensive.

I would think you could use something like gorilla tape or hockey tape. It would be easy to remove to oil the wood, or replace when it starts to get worn.

It you could get what's called a whisker biscuit arrow rest (or probably any arrow rest), then the fletching wouldn't touch the wood at all.

https://www.amazon.com/Trophy-Ridge-Whisker-Biscuit-Medium/dp/B004MPFBFS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=whisker+biscuit+arrow+rest&qid=1572370650&sprefix=whisker+biscuit&sr=8-3

Really? I have only heard of the arrow rest by that name. Lol, my hunting bow is pornographic.
https://www.amazon.com/Trophy-Ridge-Whisker-Biscuit-Medium/dp/B004MPFBFS

Perfect, that makes sense!

I'll see how it shoots using that method!

May sound dumb, but I assumed with my old rest (the Octane one that comes with the Bowtech RAK package) the reason my arrows seemed to "wobble" a little before impact was due to contact. I was also having one of the 3 arms (the left one, this is the rest: http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-15152-Octane-Hostage-Arrow/dp/B001F0LZ8U/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8 ) wear really quickly. Should there be no visible "wobble" to an arrows flight to the eye? The arrows all hit the target relatively straight from where I shot but they did have minor angle (not leaning the same way either).

Pretty bow. You'll want a shelf rest and plate; I like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Bear-Arrow-Rest-Silent-Plate/dp/B0009TROH4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482865623&sr=8-1&keywords=bear+hair+rest

Unless of course, you're going to do the whole frou-frou target recurve thing; I shoot bare bow in the SCA, so I don't have all the attachments. I used to use a finger tab with my compound, back when, but I wear a glove now. It's easier to do other things and easier to keep track of. I'd probably lose a tab, since my garb doesn't have pockets and I don't wear a belt pouch (though I probably should).

1. "Left-Handed" means you hold the bow with your right hand and you pull the arrow and string back with your left hand.
   
   
2. If you want the cheapest of the cheapest, there are some bow packages that start from $100 to $150 and goes up from there like the PSE Pro Max or Samick Polaris but you'll need to get a [Bear Arrow Rest] (https://www.amazon.com/Bear-Arrow-Rest-Silent-Plate/dp/B0009TROH4) to shoot "off the shelf" (without an arrow rest). The packages come with everything you need to start shooting. Without knowing your budget, I'm looking at some of the lowest bundles on sites to recommend you.

I recommend this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Bear-Arrow-Rest-Silent-Plate/dp/B0009TROH4?ie=UTF8&keywords=bear%20hair%20arrow%20rest&qid=1464275802&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

You can usually find it in archery stores or places like Cabela's as well.

$15 less expensive on Amazon if that helps the decision