Abstract: The support devices of the present invention are simple and inexpensive devices. They are for use on the arrow rest ledge of the handle of, e.g., a compound bow and are used in conjunction with conventional fixed and fall away arrow rests. They do not rely on automatic triggers or manipulation by the archer using the hand holding the handle prior to the release of the arrow. In one embodiment, a “pin” support device consists of straight pins fixed to a support base and positioned ahead of a fall away rest. In another embodiment, a “loop” support device, used with a fixed arrow rest device, uses a spring biased wire loop attached to a support base which goes over the arrow to keep the arrow on the arrow rest. The support devices either automatically fall away from the arrow or the arrow moves away from the support device so that there is no interference in the flight of the arrow or contact with the fletching as the arrow passes by.

Abstract: A high specific gravity composition suitable for use as a lead-substitute, especially for firearms ammunition and angling weights, comprises:(i) a polymer matrix comprising:(a) at least one rigid thermoplastic polymer component, e.g. polypropylene, polystyrene, etc. and(b) at least one elastomeric thermoplastic polymer component, e.g. various polystyrene-based copolymers; and(ii) dispersed in the polymer matrix particles of a high specific gravity weight material having a density and present in an amount such that the composition has a specific gravity of greater than one, preferably a specific gravity in the range 8 to 12.The high specific gravity weight material is preferably tungsten powder.