I grew up shooting a recurve and longbow with no sights using my fingers.
I know there are a good many traditionalists who shoot bare bones, and many, many shooters who choose to shoot a compound with sights, release aides and all the bells and whistles. How many of you are like me and use a compound for the advantages of power, speed, and let-off, but prefer not to use sights or a release aid?


I shoot a compound now, but I like shooting it without sights for hunting even though I shoot better with sights. I' m satisfied with my sightless 2" or 3" groups at 20 yards since that' s as far as I plan to shoot deer for now. Where I go, the woods are dense enough that it' s about the limit anyway.

I don' t think I will ever use a release aid. I love the feel of the draw and release and keeping in tune with the discipline it takes to execute a smooth release with my fingers.