Reflex
section of the limb and or riser that bends away from the bowstring

Release
To allow the string to leave the fingers or the release aid.

Release aid
A mechanical device for releasing an arrow (compound bows only).

Release, Mechanical
a tool attached to the string providing Archers smooth consistent string releases when used properly

Right-handed archer
An archer who holds the bow in the left hand and draws with the right hand to bring the arrow under the dominant eye.

Right-handed bow
A bow with the sight window cut out on the left hand side when viewed from the face of the bow.

Riser
middle section of bow that includes the grip, shelf, sight window and can include misc. screw-in inserts

Robin-Hood
A bandit archer of legend who lived in Sherwood Forest, near Nottingham, UK. Said to have unsurpassed skill with the bow and arrow, able to split an arrow at will. Also robbed the rich and gave to the poor.
A term given to two arrows shot end to end, the second arrow embedded into the rear of the first.
(Happens rarely, so the arrows are usually kept as a trophy.)

Round
The shooting of a definite number of arrows at specified target faces from set distances.
"Rounds" are given names, usually of towns or cities, in the country of origin,
e.g. "Brisbane" = 30 arrows at 70 metres at a 122cm face + 30 arrows at 60 metres at a 122cm face + 30 arrows at 50 metres at a 80cm face + 30 arrows at 40 metres at a 80cm face. 120 arrows total for possible score of 1200 points.

Rover
An archer who engages in field shooting. See Roving.

Roving
Shooting over fields and woodlands at natural targets.

Roving quiver
cross between a hip quiver and a tube quiver; worn on the hip

Run
When a single one of the strands which make up a bow string frays, stretches, or breaks, the string is said to have a run.