Abstract: An apparatus to facilitate aiming of a compound bow includes an indicator to delineate the center line of the bow and a measuring scale to guide arrow placement with respect to the center line. In a preferred embodiment, the center line indicator includes two shafts for attaching to allen screw heads provided on the bow, and one more elastic members which interconnect the shafts.

Abstract: An archery quiver includes a arrow clamp assembly with manually or spring biased adjustable gripping elements, whereby arrows of significantly different diameters can be accepted by the assembly.

Abstract: An adjustable cable guard mount which includes a pair of mounting means the first of which is inserted in or formed on an archery bow proximate the handle and having a symmetrical, multi-faced splined first mating portion. The second mounting means carries a deflector rod and includes a second mating portion formed to mate with the first mating portion. The first and second mounting means are held in their coupled relationship by a retaining means. By permitting the coupling of the first and second mounting means in a plurality of orientations the degree of tension cable and bowstring separation can be selectively adjusted.

Abstract: A bow tuning gauge has an elongated body and two sets of horizontal and vertical gauges attached thereto at either end. The gauge, when attached to an archery bow, enables the user to position an arrow shaft at a precise perpendicular state in relation to the bow. An arrow shaft is placed in two metal clips at the end of the horizontal gauges, which in turn are positioned by the vertical gauges. The arrow shaft is moved left and right until the arrow shaft is in proper alignment with the bow string (center shot). The vertical gauges are used to align the arrow shaft vertically across the tune hole. Once proper horizontal and vertical positions are found, the arrow shaft is slid back to bow string and the bow string may then be nocked. After center shot has been located, an arrow rest can be bolted on the bow in the optimum position, and the bow can be adjusted.

Abstract: A modular construction for compound archery bows includes sets of spacer blocks for insertion between the bow handle and the limbs. The blocks are shaped to provide selected variations in the geometry of the bows, selectively adjusting the brace height and the overall length of the bow. The manufacturer is enabled to create bows of many different characteristics without investing in dies to produce differently shaped handles, needing only differently shaped spacer blocks.

Abstract: A power-variable bow has a bow string and a single piece resilient bow limb having a width and a first and second outer end. A member has a nock end, with the member being removably attached to each of the bow limb first and second outer ends. The power-variable bow may further comprise a section, removably attachable to the bow limb, for increasing the amount of power imparted to an arrow by the bow. In a further embodiment of the bow, in place of the nock end member is a terminal end attached to each of the bow limb first and second outer ends, the terminal end having bow stringing cable grooves and bow string grooves. This embodiment may further be converted into a power-variable compound bow.

Abstract: A bow carrying device which is adapted to be worn on the body of an archer and used to carry the archer's bow adjacent the body in a hands free manner includes a first strap assembly and a second strap assembly. The first strap assembly is adapted to be removably mounted at one end on the bow frame. The second strap assembly is adapted to be anchored by a loop formed at one end on a shoulder of the archer, extend around the top of the back of the archer and then extend down on the front of the archer on the side opposite the shoulder to which it is anchored. Complementary portions of a quick release fastener are mounted on each one of the strap assemblies so that the bow can be easily detached from the second strap member when desired. The bow need not be detached from the second strap assembly to make a shot. The second strap assembly is adjustable in length and also in the size of the anchor loop so as to accommodate different sized archers.

Abstract: An archery training device for teaching an archer proper upper body muscular control and positioning whiel shooting a bow. The archery training device includes a string arm connector having an upper loop that is securable to the archer's string arm above the elbow. A lower loop is securable to the string arm below the elbow. The loops cooperate upon pulling the string arm connector in relation to the bowstring to prevent shifting of the string arm connector with respect to the elbow of the string arm. An elastomeric force carrying member extends between the bowstring and the string arm connector and is secured to the bowstring with a rope segment securely attached to the elastomeric force carrying member. The elastomeric force carrying member is extendable between a relaxed configuration prior to bowstring release and a stretched configuration after bowstring release.

Abstract: An arrow rest assembly is disclosed for use with an archery bow movable between a cocked position and a released position to propel an arrow forwardly away from the bow. The arrow rest assembly includes an arrow rest arm which engages and supports the arrow adjacent to its forward end when the bow is in its cocked position. A detector assembly detects the movement of the bow from its cocked position towards its released position and, in response thereto, a cam assembly moves the arrow rest laterally away from the arrow to prevent interference between the arrow rest and the arrow as it is propelled forwardly by the bow.

Abstract: Apparatus for drawing a bow including a hand graspable bowstring gripping member for detachably gripping and rearwardly drawing the bowstring to flex the bow to a drawn condition and for releasing the bowstring to propel an arrow. The apparatus includes an elongate draw bar mounted on the hand graspable member and a guide member mountable on the bow for slidably receiving and guiding the draw bar for movement in a to-and-for reciprocal path of travel relative to the bow between inoperative position and a rearward bowstring drawing position. The apparatus includes a lock member for detachably holding the draw bar in the rearward bowstring drawing position including a stop member movable between a holding position forwardly of and in the path of the forward end of the draw bar when the draw bar is in the drawn position and a draw bar releasing position removed from the path of travel.

Abstract: A hold-back system for an archery bow having an overdraw structure includes a device with a spring-biased arm. The arm may be positioned to intercept the bowstring when partially drawn and hold it in that position. When the bowstring is further drawn to fire the arrow, the arm automatically retracts away from the bowstring. The hold-back device is adjustably attachable to an existing cable guard or to a separate mounting rod.

Abstract: Projecting forwardly from a bow 10 is a rod 18 having a transverse arm 19 rotatable on the rod. A cup or receptacle 20 is adjustably mounted on the arm to receive the head or point 21 of a nocked arrow 22. An adjustable stop 31 on the outer end of the rod holds the arrow point in a position causing the bow string 13 to be angled. This pressure on the arrow 22 and arm base 23 holds the arm to any selected position, preferably one that disposes the arrow on or near the arrow rest 17. When the archer draws the arrow for shooting, the arm rotates out of the path 25 of the arrow.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improvement in hunting bows, more especially in the area of the system for tracking the game by a container-stored string or cord that has its free end attached to the arrow so as to follow the flight of the arrow. The problem to be solved arises from the inadvertent failure of the hunter to "uncork" the container so as to free the string. The solution according to the present invention lies in an activator attachment for the bow and tracker string container via which the hunter, without losing sight of his quarry and without releasing his full grip on the bow, can uncork the container and thus free the string. The attachment includes a finger-actuated lever and slide mechanism whereby the cover or cork of the container, which normally engages the string, can be quickly and easily displaced.

Abstract: An overdraw structure for compound bows which extends the arrow rest rearwardly at a predetermined point in the draw and which returns the carriage for the arrow rest in the line-of-sight as the bowstring is released.

Abstract: A forearm protector for use with an archery bow comprising a mounting plate with a mounting strut extending therefrom. A forearm guard is pivotally mounted to the mounting strut in pivotal vertical movement. The mounting plate includes a plurality of vertically and laterally aligned apertures or slots for alignment with a conventional accessory aperture found in the limb of a compound bow. A threadable pin engages the bow aperture with the mounting plate inserted therebetween. A coupling nut engages the free end of the pin so as to present another accessory aperture. The plurality of apertures allows the protector to be adjusted in lateral and vertical directions relative to the bow. This adjustment cooperates with the pivotal vertical adjustment of the guard to allow the archer to selectably position the protector relative to the bow and relative to the forearm.

Abstract: An accessory mount for removable rigid securement of an accessory to a bow is disclosed. In one version, an accessory mount is integrally formed in the outer side face of the bow and provides for the mounting of a bow quiver, a sight for the archer to use in aiming, an overdraw mechanism, or other accessory. More specifically, the mount includes a recess and is defined by a bottom wall of a shallow depth and a pair of horizontal spaced sidewalls and a front wall. The front wall of the recess includes a pair of rectilinear walls extending forwardly and joined at an angle, preferably obtuse, thereby creating a wedge shape having an apex point. The accessory to be mounted includes a corresponding wedge-shaped shoe for fitting into the recess. Threaded fasteners securely engage the shoe in the recess. In alternative versions, male and female interlocking members are provided respectively on the accessory and the archery bow.

Abstract: A sighting apparatus includes a framework mounting a forward and rear post vertically adjustable to accommodate height of an individual, with an upper support beam mounted to each upper terminal end of each post. The support beam including a forward plate for mounting the bow thereon, and including a plurality of guide rods positioned on opposed sides of the support beam, with a central drive screw arranged for selective retraction of the bow string of the associated bow. The organization includes a plumb bob and bow angulating member to effect vertical alignment of the bow, with the bow string arranged for retraction and subsequent release to effect flight of an associated archery arrow from the apparatus in an aligned orientation for sighting of the bow.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bow riser (handle) having substantially colinear upper and lower sections, and a handgrip integrated therebetween at an angle with respect to one side of the lower section. The riser is intended to be used in a vertically held archery bow formed by integrating bow limbs with the upper and lower sections of the riser and fixing a bowstring therebetween. As seen by a right-handed archer, the handgrip is oriented at an angle away from the left side of the lower section, such that the archer's left hand is rotated somewhat clockwise. For a right-handed archer, the handgrip is angled from the left side of the riser. The orientation of the handgrip provides greater clearance between the forearm of the archer and the bowstring than that obtained with conventional bow risers in which the handgrip is positioned along the longitudinal axis of the riser.

Abstract: An archery bow having a central interconnecting member or bow riser with a generally horizontal hand-grip to be grasped by the archer's bow-supporting hand, and upper and lower oppositely extending coaxial bow limb attachment arms. An upper resilient bow limb is secured at its proximal end to the distal end of the upper bow limb attachment arm, a lower resilient bow limb is secured at its proximal end to the distal end of the lower bow limb attachment arm and a bow string interconnects the distal ends of the resilient upper and lower bow limbs. the hand-grip is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the bow string and substantially laterally centered on the longitudinal axis of the bow string.

Abstract: A new device designed for holding bows of all types for bowhunters which hunt from the ground. This can be conveniently made from inexpensive materials comprising hardwoods, aluminum channeling, and a assortment of wood screws, washers, bolts, nuts, and several hanger bolts with some steel rod. Its main function is to assist the hunter afield by providing the perfect bow holding spot and position anywhere and on any type terrain. Many other uses may be discovered or what may be obvious to the novice. This device includes complete adjustable bow holding or hanging status among its entire members to provide comfortable bow hunting upon the ground.

Abstract: An arrow holding and loading device for an archery bow has a frame to be bolted to the bow so that it can support a carriage that moves horizontally from left to right at the arrow plate side of the riser, through a window in the arrow plate side of the riser, or to the rear of the riser to automatically shift a follow-up arrow into shooting position upon release by the archer of an initial arrow.

Abstract: Disclosed is an arm guard for the protection of the bow arm of an archer. The arm guard comprises an elongated rigid member attachable to a bow at the handle of the bow generally beneath the bow hand of the archer. The elongated member extends rearwardly and closely parallel to the bow arm of the archer, to a point substantially at or beyond the elbow region of the bow arm, with the rearward portion of the elongated member curving towards the bow arm. The elongated member thus presents a physical barrier to a released bow string from striking the arm of the archer.

Abstract: An improved compound bow having a rigid lightweight, high strength central portion which connects the opposed inner ends of the bow limbs and includes spaced apart, centrally offset tubular risers. The riser offsetting provides a sight window which extends over the entire space intermediate the limbs. The tubular risers are preferably made of lightweight extruded material to impart strength while maintaining reduced weight and fabrication costs. The riser is affixed to the bow limbs through limb boots and the riser may carry a laterally extending suppport platform. The platform is constructed to rigidly support either a right or left handed grip, a draw cable guard and if desired an arrow rest and a target sight. The components may be of modular construction to permit the compound bow to be readily assembled into a length suitable for a right or left handed individual archer.

Abstract: A stabilizer which may be attached to an archery bow. The stabilizer includes three elongated parallel rods with two end caps for interconnecting the three rods. An axial slider is mounted on the rods and may be secured at any desired axial position of the rods. The rods may be rotationally adjusted relative to the bow by means of a rotational adjustment which includes a locking nut.

Abstract: A grip assembly for an archery bow installed on the riser of a bow to provide a frictionless pivot connection between the bow and the grip and which does not impart torque to the bow. Three styles of frictionless pivot connections are disclosed which include a pivot grip, a pull grip and a combination pull grip and pivot. The invention is adaptable to existing bows and may be installed by the user, or may be included by the manufacturer or the bow. The invention is adapted to several known styles of archer bows.

Abstract: A field mount for arrow quivers includes a support base having a generally rigid body of a size and shape to be readily held in the hand of the user and a pointed attachment member for mounting the body upon a desired support found in the field, the attachment member being carried by the body to project transversely therefrom. The body includes means for receiving portions of the attachment member and for transmitting manually-applied mounting forces thereto, so that the pointed attachment member may be made to pierce and enter a desired external support. The support base has arrow quiver-mounting carried thereon for removably receiving quiver-mounting structure, whereby the readily-carried and manually-mounted support base may readily be used to detachably mount an arrow quiver for use while hunting in the field.

Abstract: An interface between an archer's hand and an archery bow is provided whereby low friction, slidable movement of the hand at the hand-bow contact point is made independent of the bow. Lubricated latex rubber is disposed between the hand and the bow by means of an archer's glove, or a permanent or removable grip.

Abstract: A bow sling for attachment to an archery bow for assisting the archer in carrying and steadying the bow during aiming and firing of an arrow. The bow sling comprises an elongated strap formed of elastomeric material having a pair of legs extending from one end adapted to be attached to the bow's limbs. An adjustable loop is formed adjacent the opposite end of the strap adapted to be received around the archer's bow string pulling shoulder such that the strap extends behind the archer's neck and over the shoulder of the bow holding arm to support the bow in front of the archer in a steadying or carrying position, and the bow sling permits the bow to be conveniently and quickly grasped and raised to a firing position whereby the elasticity of the sling supports the bow against the archer's palm permitting the bow hand to relax during aiming and firing.

Abstract: A bow string prop for archery bows comprising an elongated, rigid member having an inner end adapted to frictionally engage the handle portion of the bow and an outer end adapted to engage the bow string to hold the string in a drawn condition. The bow may be tensioned by use of the archer's foot and leg muscles with relatively little effort by the user, and once the bow string is fully drawn the bow prop is interposed and retained between the bow and the bow string retain the bow string under tension and the bow flexed. The bow is aimed and fired in the usual manner as drawing the bow string slightly further back allows the prop to fall to the ground, and the arrow is released in the normal manner.

Abstract: A device and method for fine tuning a compound archery bow. The device has an elongated support plate secureable to the bow handle with pivotally attached front and rear arms. The rear arm carries an indicator pin while the front arm carries a tensioning element for a line or a pair of lines that extend from in front of the bow handle to the bow string and maintains the lines taut when the bow string is at rest and, also when fully drawn. The indicator pin is positioned relative to the lines while the lines are taut with the bow string at rest and, the position determined when the bow string is fully drawn to establish the tuning of the bow.

Abstract: An archery training device (10) is disclosed for teaching an archer proper upper body muscular control and positioning while shooting a bow (14). The archery training device (10) includes a string arm connector (18) having an upper loop (20) that is securable to the archer's string arm above the elbow (24). A lower loop (26) is securable to the string arm (22) below the elbow (24). The loops (20, 26) cooperate upon pulling the string arm connector (18) in relation to the bowstring (16) to prevent shifting of the string arm connector (18) with respect to the elbow (24) of the string arm (22). An elastomeric force carrying member (28) extends forwardly from the string arm connector (18) and is secured to the bowstring (16). The elastomeric force carrying member (28) is extendable between a relaxed configuration (30) prior to bowstring release and a stretched configuration (32) after bowstring release.

Abstract: A quick release bow fishing device is provided. The device allows for a quick connect and disconnect of a fishing rod and reel from an archery bow. The device is comprised of a connecting shaft that attaches to the bow at the socket conventionally employed for a stabilizer attachment. The fishing rod is provided with a longitudinally bored channel within the handle to receive the shaft. The shaft is constructed so that trigger catch means engage the shaft to restrict relative motion of the shaft within the channel thus holding the bow and rod together. The trigger catch release is located on the handle for easy manipulation by the operator to effect a release of the shaft for a quick disconnect of the rod from the bow. Another embodiment of the device is provided with the shaft having radial arms to engage retaining slots in the rod handle.

Abstract: Collapsible competition bow with improved vibrational behavior includes a longitudinally extending bow body having substantially rectangular parallelepiped sockets defined upon opposite ends thereof. Two flexible branches are respectively disconnectably mounted within the end sockets of the bow body and are secured therein by means of an immobilizing cam system. A spreader system is also provided within the blow body wherein the spreader system is adjustable both horizontally, vertically, and axially as may be desired.

Abstract: A compound bow having a handle, upper and lower limbs, and a bowstring. Upper and lower pulleys are mounted on the bow. Each pulley has a helical groove of three turns, one turn having a different diameter from the other two. Tension cables travel around two of the three turns of the pulleys. As the bowstring is drawn, the pulleys rotate 360 degrees, and the cables unwind from one turn and wind onto a different turn.

Abstract: A portable bow press for facilitating repair and adjustment of an archer's compound-type bow is disclosed which includes a first elongated member having a threaded aperture formed centrally therein and removable structure at each end for engaging the ends of each of the bow limbs. A second elongated member is threaded through the threaded aperture to engage the handle of the bow and apply a force against the handle to remove tension from the bow string and tension cable to allow needed repairs to the various elements of the bow. A sleeve member is mounted on the second elongated member for travel therealong and includes a hook member to hold one end of a scale while the other end of the scale is attached to the center of the bow string.

Abstract: A draw stopping device comprising a plurality of straps which are attachable to a bow on one end to an archer's wrist on the other end.

Abstract: An archery bow handle or riser, in which the riser is cut out sufficiently to permit a broad head arrowhead to pass rearwardly of the hand grip section, and upon release of the arrow, to avoid interference with the riser by both the broad head point as well as the vanes at the rear portion of the arrow is disclosed. Provision is made beneath the riser sight window offset to mount an arrow rest, which may interlock into a cutout, and which extends somewhat further offset in order to position the arrow on the centerline of the bow so that it will behave as an arrow fired with a prior-art type bow handle riser, but accommodating a shorter arrow with a broad head, and avoiding the frictional and deflecting contact of the vanes with the riser. Vane deflection may be a problem with any length arrow and any type of arrow head used on a bow without the sight window offset feature as set forth in the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosure is made of apparatus to facilitate cocking of an archery bow.The apparatus comprises a forward and an aft leg joined together by a spring loaded hinge and is offset from the bow by offset angle bends in the forward leg, and there is a nock in the rear of the aft mount leg to hold the bow string in a partly cocked position, when the bow is fully cocked, the bow string is released from the nock in aft mount leg and the spring loaded hinge swings the aft mount leg outward away from the bow string to allow shooting of the bow and arrow mounted therein.

Abstract: A pre-cocking assembly is mounted on a compound archery bow using fastener holes existing in most compound archery bows and keeps the bow string in a partially cocked position until the archer moves that string into a fully cocked position. The assembly then swings out of the way of the plane of the bowstring to be out of the archer's vision.

Abstract: An archery bow, of the type having a central riser portion, and a pair of limbs extending therefrom with the bow string connected between the ends of each of the limbs respectively, across the length of the bow, further including an eccentric wheel at each end of the limbs respectively, for creating the mechanical ability to pull and shoot a bow of heavy draw weight without the effort of holding the draw weight. The invention would further comprise an offset, substantially centrally located handle portion secured to a rearwardly extending riser portion, so that the handle is offset in a "V" configuration, so that gripping of the handle along the horizontal plane of the riser allows one to position the bow in the horizontal positions, with the grip below the flight path of the arrow and string.

Abstract: A quiver is adapted for detachable mounting on an archery bow to hold hunting arrows, while they are spaced upright with their sharp hunting heads quickly, releasably positioned in a protective hood above, and with their nocks quickly, releasably held below on a cross-retainer or nock bar, while all their nocks are aligned. The arrows are removed upon a quick uplifting motion, followed by a quick offset lowering motion, and then followed by a ninety-degree vertical rotational motion, whereby the nock of a withdrawn arrow is in alignment for quickly fitting the bowstring in a shooting position. To accommodate groups of arrows having the same overall lengths, which are different from groups of arrow having the same common longer or shorter lengths, an embodiment of the quiver is longitudinally adjustable. The nocks preferably snap on and snap off the cross-retainer. The sharp hunting heads have their entry portions positioned in a resilient material within the protective hold.

Abstract: An apparatus for calibrating an archery bow is described. The apparatus provides for securing a bow at its hand grip portion to a horizontal shaft, the bow being disposed generally perpendicular to the shaft. The shaft is mounted for rotation on a frame, which also supports a trigger spaced apart from the shaft a sufficient distance to engage the bowstring of the bow in fully drawn position. This arrangement allows the bow, when an arrow is fired, to return to its initial alignment. The shaft is mounted on a fixture that may be slid by engagement of bolts in slots of each side of the frame to adjust the shaft ends in the radial direction, and adjustable bolts coaxial with the shaft provide for adjustment in the actual direction. The trigger is secured to a plate that is slidably mounted on the end of the frame opposite the shaft. Adjustments in location of the trigger to accommodate different bowstrings are provided by bolts that ride in slots in support members on which the trigger-holding plate is mounted.

Abstract: An archery bow support stand is formed of an angulated cylindrical body defined by a first and second cylindrical body portion coaxially intersecting one another at an obtuse angle with a first bore bisecting the obtuse angle with a contour bore of a greater diameter than the bore coaxially arranged relative to the bore to receive a plurality of strap members for securement about an archery bow body. The angulated cylindrical body includes a shaft member coaxially extending from each cylindrical body portion formed with a threaded end with a plurality of clamp members slidably receivable over a first portion of each rod with a cylindrical bore defined within each clamp member to receive a shaft of an associated arrow clampingly therewithin and secured onto each rod by a knurled clamp member.

Abstract: A shield or protecting device which is attached to the split limb end section of a compound bow, a crossbow or any other archery device using a cam or eccentric wheel inserted into the split limb end section of the device. The shield is made in such a manner as to protect the cam or eccentric wheel when in a resting position, during the draw or in full extension of a compound bow, crossbow or any other archery device using a cam or eccentric wheel inserted into the split limb end section of the device. Space is provided in the cavity of the shield to protect the cam or eccentric wheel as it extends out over the split limb section of the compound bow, crossbow or other archery devices as described above. The shield is used to protect the cam or eccentric wheel and cable from any damage due to moisture, dirt, snow, twigs, rocks and any other foreign material which may cause damage to the cam or eccentric wheel and the cable when place on the ground.

Abstract: A compound bow is disclosed that is fully adjustable for draw weight, draw length and let-off. The disclosed bow includes a frame assembly, a pair of bow limbs adjustably coupled at a first end thereof to the frame assembly to provide adjustment of the draw weight of the compound bow, an eccentric wheel coupled to a second end of each of the bow limbs, each eccentric wheel having a top cable travel groove and a bottom cable travel groove, wherein the bottom cable travel groove includes a let-off channel and a bow grip assembly coupled to the frame assembly. The frame assembly is mounted via a pivot pan assembly to draw length bar so that the draw length of the bow is fully adjustable.

Abstract: A blind to be attached to a compound bow by a support rod threaded into the standard, threaded hole provided in the front of the bow to receive a stabilizer rod. The blind includes a central block supported at the end of the rod and having a threaded opening in its front surface to receive a standard stabilizer rod. Ribs radiate outwardly from the block to support the perimeter portions of a camouflage cloth spaced a short distance ahead of the bow.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for precisely positioning various components of a compound bow is accomplished through the use of a device which adjustably, but securely, holds a compound bow in either a vertical orientation for the positioning of the nock or a horizontal orientation for the positioning of the arrow shelf, sights and pulleys. The method and apparatus of the present invention effectively alleviates the built-in inaccuracies in shooting an arrow. More specifically, the user can accurately position the nock on the main bow string, precisely align the arrow shelf with the main bow string, accurately align the sight bar on the bow with the peep sight on the main bow string, and check the accuracy of the alignment of the pulleys.

Abstract: An archery bow for propelling an arrow at a velocity depending on the draw strength of the bow. The bow includes a handle section having first and second ends; an elongated first limb having a proximal end attached relative to the first end of the handle section, and having a distal end; an elongated second limb having a proximal end attached relative to the second end of the handle section, and having a distal end; a bowstring extending between the distal ends of the first and second limbs; and assist structure for reducing the amount of force required to draw the bowstring to a full draw while maintaining the arrow velocity produced when the bowstring is released.

Abstract: A grip assembly for an archery bow installed on the riser of a bow to provide a frictionless pivot connection between the bow and the grip and which does not impart torque to the bow. Three styles of frictionless pivot connections are disclosed which include a pivot grip, a pull grip and a combination pull grip and pivot. The invention is adaptable to existing bows and may be installed by the user, or may be included by the manufacturer of the bow. The invention is adapted to several known styles of archer bows.

Abstract: A short archery arrow equipped with a sabot and a launching barrel therefor that may be used with either a regular bow or a crossbow. When in the form of a hunting arrow, the cutting blades alone provide all the required fletching action and the center of gravity of the arrow lies forwardly of the blades. The blades are preferably not sharpened when the arrows are used for target shooting. The sabots and launching barrels have interfitting tongue and groove formations which provide guidance action to the arrows. On leaving the launching barrel the sabots separate from the arrows due to wind resistance action on the sabots.