Just got new bow!!!!

[New To Deer Hunting]

I just got a Ben Pearson Bow the other day. It is a 40# @ 28". I have a set of GameGetter 2's with 100grn. target points, 3 fletch vanes. Before I go and try to hit my hay bale.... Should I put a rest on it? It has a "rug" plate and shelf that I could shot off of, but I am a tad worried about fletch clearence. If I do put a rest on it , will an older style "Flipper Rest"be ok? Also, how far above the shelf should I place the rest? as far as distance to the bale....Should I start off at say 10 yrds? I plan on shooting instictivly and wont be using it for game till atleast next season. Thank you in advance for all the help.

[Longbow Bowhunter]

If you shoot off the shelf with vanes, then your knock point will have to be raised way up. Yes a flipper type rest will work, and it should fix the clearance problem if you wish to shoot with vanes only and not feathers.

[New To Deer Hunting]

Thank you for the info. Any idea how far off the shelf I should set the rest? Shot off the shelf yesterday a few times and talk about fletch contact!!! I got to get the rest put on, after it comes in. I think I will be OK after I put the rest on it....I hope, LOL. I was at approxamatly 10 yards and hit the bale, consistantly, but it was a bit of a mess as far as grouping. I ordered a new set of Easton Fall Stalker 2117's with the rest. I'll let you all know how it goes. How long should I stay at the 10 yard mark before moving to the 20? The 30?