ORIGINAL: FSUBIGMAC
Will a back tension release help me with my release/not punching the trigger? I have done some research on this subject but not a whole lot, just giving it some consideration. Will it be ok to use for hunting (especially when spot and stalk/ground hunting like i do)? What is a good mid price release I could get started with? Recommendations?
No. Infact, it will probably make it worse. Your target panic problem is not in the release.... its in the releaser (read: YOU).
If you are talking about a pure BT release... and not a thumb trigger... then its really not something designed for hunting. T-Handles work fine for hunting... but most poeple don't shoot them correctly.
The only release that immediately comes to mind that will help you is like a Carter Evolution.... and its anything but mid-priced.
You need to do some simple shootnig drills with the release you have. If you have a release with a super light/hair trigger.... start by making it heavier.... you should be able to rest your finger on it and start applying pressure.
Go back to ten yards.... and shoot at a BIG bullseye... like a paper plate.... focus all your attention on AIMING.... NOT SHOOTING... AIMING.... draw the bow... aim at the center.... hold it for like 30 seconds.... let down.... have your finger on the trigger... don't shoot the arrow.... just aim. I think you'll find about the time you are right on it.... you'll either involuntarily shoot... or you'll have one of those full body flinches.
Blank bale works the same way.... just focus on aiming.... not shooting.