Slings are great on the shooting line, but they have drawbacks on a hunting bow. You've got to jack around with the sling, getting it over your hand before taking a shot. Wearing gloves just makes the problem worse. A compound is slow enough getting ready for a shot, and I don't want anything on the bow that will slow it down even more. Sometimes you've got plenty of time to waste, sometimes you've got to get the shot off NOW or you miss an opportunity.

I've shot slings a lot in tournament, but finally came to the conclusion that since I won't hunt with one, I shouldn't shoot with one either.

I take a light grip on the bow between my thumb and index finger with the middle finger rested on the front of the grip. My ring finger and pinky are curled up between my grip and palm. My grip is light, but strong enough to keep the bow from getting away from me.