How to Install Your Traditional Bow Rest – Step-by-Step Guide

Upgrading your traditional bow rest is a quick and simple process. If you're installing a beaver hair arrow rest, follow these steps to get set up and ready to shoot.

What You’ll Need

✅ Beaver hair arrow rest 
✅ Matching strike plate
✅ Scissors (for trimming)
✅ Rubbing alcohol (for cleaning the surface)

 

Step 1: Prepare Your Bow

1. Remove any old arrow rest or adhesive residue.
2. Clean the surface with a small amount of rubbing alcohol to ensure proper adhesion.

Step 2: Determine the Grain Direction

1. Run your finger along the beaver hair arrow rest to feel the grain.
2. The smooth side should face forward in the direction your arrow will travel.
3. If the hair feels rough, it's facing the wrong way—flip it before applying.

Step 3: Apply the Arrow Rest

1. Peel the backing off the self-adhesive bow rest—no glue or mess involved.
2. Align the rest with your bow’s shelf and press it firmly into place.
3. Ensure the back edge is flush against the riser for a clean fit.

Step 4: Trim to Fit

1. Using scissors, carefully trim the bow shelf rest to match the contours of your bow.
2. Go slow to avoid cutting into the bow’s finish.
3. Once trimmed, press the edges down firmly to ensure a strong bond.

Step 5: Apply the Strike Plate

1. Peel the backing off the self-adhesive strike plate.
2. Align it vertically just above the arrow rest.
3. Press it firmly into place to ensure a secure bond.

That’s it! Your traditional bow rest and strike plate are now installed, and you're ready to shoot.