Shelf angled down to riser

[xtrema312]

What is the purpose of a shelf cut angling down to the riser face?  I assume to keep the arrow on the shelf, but doesn't it cause the arrow to hit the shelf edge?  How does this work?

[R H Clark]

IMHO if it is not too extreme it shouldn't give paradox clearence problems with a properly spined arrow but it could cause a strike on borderline spined or tuned arrows.

[owlbait]

I would think with a shelf pad and sideplate it would not be a problem. You may even get less shaft contack , especially if you leave a small valley between the rest pad and the side plate.

[Bjorn]

An arrow will clear off to the edge of the shelf.
If there is any contact the edge will screw things up; I would make sure the bottom of the shaft is above that edge so it can pass freely.