Abstract: An arrow loading guide configured for enabling an archer to correctly load and nock an arrow or bolt using tactical feedback only, i.e., without “watching” the process. The arrow loading guide includes a central bore for receiving at least a portion of a shaft of an arrow or bolt, a plurality of radial slots extending from the central bore, and a pair of opposing slots extending from the central bore and through an exterior surface of the arrow loading guide. Each radial slot is configured for receiving at least a portion of a vane coupled to the shaft of the arrow or bolt. The pair of opposing slots are configured for receiving at least a portion of a bowstring.

Abstract: A pivoting arrow rest is positioned in a support position for contacting and supporting an arrow shaft in a “ready” position and is rotated by a biasing spring into a recess provided in a riser shelf in response to a triggering event. The biasing spring is contained within the riser.