hand placement on riser

[goldtip45]

what do you guys feel is the best consistant hand grip to cut down on hand movement at time of release and for holding on target more consistant with out fighting it to much. i know you kind of keep your hand relaxed on the riser but is there a grip which wont apply to much pressure to your bow forearm at full draw to help you relax any different

[PMantle]

I recently stopped using a complete open hand. I entend my pointer finger, and lightly touch the backside of the riser with the very tips of my two middle fingers. I have never shot so good, and it has already become second nature after only a week.

[Rangeball]

I think one has to consider what type of shooting they will be doing. For instance, how repeatable a grip can be based on shooting a few shots such as preparing for bowhunting or many many shots such as competetive target shooting is two different things.

For my, I've found that a semi-high wrist that matches the shape of my grip works best. As I draw I let the deepest part of the grip settle into the web between my thumb and forefinger, then place my grip angle created by my thumb and forefinger into the grooves in my grip. From their, I don't grip a thing, back tension is holding the bow into the web between my hand, and I let my fingers do something similar to what PMantle stated above.

Find a comfortable grip that matches your bows grip and repeat it, and you're on your way to consistency...

[BagginBigguns]

See my thread A REVOLUTION for my shooting accuracy!.... In there I mentioned the relaxed feeling of a low-wrist grip. It's very new to me, so take it for what it's worth. Good luck.

[dwaasp]

ORIGINAL: goldtip45

what do you guys feel is the best consistant hand grip to cut down on hand movement at time of release and for holding on target more consistant with out fighting it to much. i know you kind of keep your hand relaxed on the riser but is there a grip which wont apply to much pressure to your bow forearm at full draw to help you relax any different

When you pull the string (bow) against the bow hand, the fingers on their own will find a position: a light curl or whatever ?

What ever you do OR what ever tension you apply, besides this position the hand takes on it"™s own, you will need to duplicate under all conditions & temperatures.

High or low pressure on the grip? The more near the pressure is to the arrow rest the less amplification on any movement to the arrow.

If you use a fall-away rest, set it so the rest will drop about 8-10"� into the power stroke, or while acceleration pressure is on the string (arrow).

The pressure may be acceleration from 15 to 70 lbs depending on the let off. But while the acceleration is taking place the bow will not be loose in the bow hand. If the rest drops before the bow becomes loose in the hand one may evade a multitude of bow hand sins??.----At least that is what the manufactures say.

[Kanga]

Have a read of this it should answer all your questions..

http://www.spot-hogg.com./newsletter_12.htm