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Index finger or thumb release, or just fiingers ?

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index finger, or thumb release, or fingers ?

Unread postby dreaming bucks » Sun Jan 08, 2012 4:21 pm

What do you guys shoot for a release, index finger or thumb, or are you fingers only ? I'm thinking about trying a thumb release, my buddy just loves his....


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Unread postby Brad » Sun Jan 08, 2012 4:27 pm

I have used a thumb release, they are very good. The one ones I would use or recommend is a carter release, the carter chocolate or chocolate light are AWESOME releases, but $. Right now I use a tru fire edge buckle.
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Unread postby Zap » Sun Jan 08, 2012 4:28 pm

I shoot a back tension, Carter Evolution.

For everything, hunting/target/3d whatever.

It has a saftey that you hold to draw then you let it go and push your shoulders together.

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Unread postby Swampthing » Sun Jan 08, 2012 4:33 pm

Good post. I shoot a wrist / index finger release. But really wanta try a thumb release.
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Re: index finger, or thumb release, or fingers ?

Unread postby Stanley » Sun Jan 08, 2012 4:39 pm

Wrist strap, trigger release for me.
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Unread postby AC Rider » Sun Jan 08, 2012 4:41 pm

I shoot a Stan thumb release. When used properly, it really knocks out panick the same way a tension release does.
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Unread postby Zap » Sun Jan 08, 2012 4:44 pm

Handheld releases have their advantages.

Alot of good ones out there...
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Re: index finger, or thumb release, or fingers ?

Unread postby Czabs » Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:24 pm

Those of you who shoot back tension...are you ever scared at the fact that the release might not go off when you want it to, before its too late? I had severe target panic a couple years back and I practiced with a back tension release to relieve the panic. When messing around with it I had a couple instances where the release didn't go off, or stuck a while before it went off. I am pretty sure I was using a carter.

I always wanted to try and get back in the habit of back tension, it is definitely a lot more accurate for me. However I really have no problems out to 40 yards with my index finger release.
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Re: index finger, or thumb release, or fingers ?

Unread postby JRM6868 » Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:30 pm

Switched to a thumb release last year and loved it. Only problem I found out was the hard way in the cold weather I had a neck gator on and my anchor was off. Need to shoot it with gear on and make sure nothing's in the way. I switched back to an index.

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Re: index finger, or thumb release, or fingers ?

Unread postby NightwishMike » Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:56 pm

All three. Depends on the weapon, the game and the distances. I have squirrel hunted with a thumb/back-tension because they are so precise. Most hunting I do with index finger/wrist strap incase you need to punch or, like JRM said, shoot with gear on.

I use three fingers for the recurve.


I practice mostly with a Tru-ball HT back tension release. This helps a ton with control and pin steadiness. Competition / long range shots, Carter target 4. I use the method where you relax your index finger with constant pressure on the thumb trigger. For wrist strap I use an edge fold back.

Bottom line for me is no matter what you shoot or how you release the arrow, shoot it like a back tension.
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Re: index finger, or thumb release, or fingers ?

Unread postby blackwolf » Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:00 pm

Tried Carter Chocolate Addiction Thumb release but never could shoot as good as I can with Carter index finger release so went back to finger release.
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Unread postby Bowhunting Brian » Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:16 pm

I went to a Hot Shot Tempest 3 finger thumb release this year. I can't believe I waited so long to go to the thumb release. I can hold into the wall of the bow better with the thumb release better than I can with the wrist strap. I also like the fact that I can just leave the release hooked on to my d-loop and dangle while in stand.
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Unread postby whitetail007 » Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:22 pm

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Re: index finger, or thumb release, or fingers ?

Unread postby BowtechHunting » Mon Jan 09, 2012 1:44 am

I don't know if any of you have seen Kentucky Afield, but Tim Farmer lost his hand in a motorcycle accident, or farming accident, anyway he uses a mouth release and shoots with one arm. And he does it with good accuracy. My hats off to the guy, that's a challenge.
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Re: index finger, or thumb release, or fingers ?

Unread postby PLB » Mon Jan 09, 2012 1:58 am

Shot fingers from 1987 til 2001. Wrist strap, index style release since.

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