Fingers or Release?
10-13-2002, 02:20 PM
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Elberton Georgia USA
Posts: 140
RE: Fingers or Release?
Bowboy,
Being as it is this close to the season, I'd go with what I was the most instinctive with. The adrenaline rush is enough to have to overcome when that deer comes into range, much less adjusting to equipment that you're not used to. I shot fingers for many years before going to a release. My reason for changing wass simple, sore fingers.LOL I shot all the time (every day) and my index finger kept a callouse on the inside and it hurt every time I shot the bow.
Most people shoot more accurate using a release aid, especially at longer yardages. Also, there is no pain no matter how much you shoot. If you do decide to go to the release aid, give yourself next year to get to where you use it instinctively before the season opens. You'll have better luck with it that way.
Just my opinion...
GB
Smack 'em where it hurts!
Being as it is this close to the season, I'd go with what I was the most instinctive with. The adrenaline rush is enough to have to overcome when that deer comes into range, much less adjusting to equipment that you're not used to. I shot fingers for many years before going to a release. My reason for changing wass simple, sore fingers.LOL I shot all the time (every day) and my index finger kept a callouse on the inside and it hurt every time I shot the bow.
Most people shoot more accurate using a release aid, especially at longer yardages. Also, there is no pain no matter how much you shoot. If you do decide to go to the release aid, give yourself next year to get to where you use it instinctively before the season opens. You'll have better luck with it that way.
Just my opinion...
GB
Smack 'em where it hurts!
10-14-2002, 12:16 AM
#7
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Stockton NJ USA
Posts: 119
RE: Fingers or Release?
You asked for opinions so take mine for what it's worth.
A release is more consistent, gives a better arrow launch and allows you to hold at full draw longer. My archery instructor is an NFAA National barebow champion (no release, no sights). He nails 60 yard bullseyes with boring regularity. When he hunts, he uses a release and sights. Makes you think ... eh?
If you get a bad hit on a deer with fingers, you'll wish you used your release! Do everything in your power to prevent wounded game.
A release is more consistent, gives a better arrow launch and allows you to hold at full draw longer. My archery instructor is an NFAA National barebow champion (no release, no sights). He nails 60 yard bullseyes with boring regularity. When he hunts, he uses a release and sights. Makes you think ... eh?
If you get a bad hit on a deer with fingers, you'll wish you used your release! Do everything in your power to prevent wounded game.
