Just musing on the above. I'm struggling to understand why a spring loaded plunger helps. I can definitely see the value of being able to finely adjust the centre shot for different spines and diameters of shaft, so the arrow comes out of the bow in as near a straight alignment with the string and riser as possible. BUT, why have a sprung plunger, why not a solid button? What is the purpose of allowing the arrow to press the button in during the power stroke?
It would seem to me to facilitate more variation not less. If it is intended to "soak up" some of the variation of the archer's release, like a car suspension, why is it not damped? The arrow will push in the plunger and then the plunger will spring back, pushing the arrow out. Won't the "bounce" make the arrow move out more than it would against a solid rest or button?
Post is motivated out of curiosity, nothing more. I was "that kid" who always wanted to know why and how things actually worked.
It would seem to me to facilitate more variation not less. If it is intended to "soak up" some of the variation of the archer's release, like a car suspension, why is it not damped? The arrow will push in the plunger and then the plunger will spring back, pushing the arrow out. Won't the "bounce" make the arrow move out more than it would against a solid rest or button?
Post is motivated out of curiosity, nothing more. I was "that kid" who always wanted to know why and how things actually worked.