Target Panic " The Answer"
 

http://www.bowhunting.net/evaluation...eleaseAid.html

Has anyone tried one of these and if so did it work to help cure the dreaded probem of target panic?

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Unknown what are you asking?????[:-][:-][:-]

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IF you follow the link you will find a release called " the answer" made by GKF. It claims to be a valuable tool in controlling target panic. My question is: has anyone tried one of these releases and if so did it help with target panic? What was the general evaluation of the release overall? I ask because I have tried many so called solutions to TP and still have it. This release is expensive but if it helps it may be worth the money. I am wanting a product review from someone who has used " The Answer" release.

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Never tried one but I have seen my partner get a bad case of TP this year. It`s been a long hard road trying to correct and I`m glad it`s him and not me. It might be something I can get him to try.

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That' s all fine and dandy, but when are they gonna figure out a cure for us finger shooters that have no desire to switch to a release aid???

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Well, If you don' t have target panic,you just might after reading that site.It' s just another release.I' ll tell you one thing,I' ve never been much of a dot shooter,but I tear up 3-D courses,and I don' t miss when it' s got a heartbeat and fur.Maybe I have " Dot Panic" and they can make a release for me..LOL......Bob

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The price gave me target panic:D
Looks like a pretty good idea for those who suffer but I can tell you if it took me 45 minutes to get a shot off I would have thrown it on the ground or in the trash:)

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So, it sounds like nobody has shelled out the cash to give it a try. I did, but not the $150. I found a cheap one (only $60) and I' ll give an update when it shows up and I see if it works. If I knew that it or something would cure me of the dot panic or target panic or whatever it is, I would pay more than $150.[&:]

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A Back tension release is the best way to get rid of target panic. Worked for me, and many others.
As for fingers, you should try practicing with a " clicker"

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Mahly, did the clicker thing. Kept shooting thru it and ripping vanes off the arrows, or not releasing as soon as it clicked, paused long enough after to flinch the shot.

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correct me if i' m wrong but i thought you had to shoot a release to get target panic?

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Back when I shot fingers I didn' t have the problem but it developed a year or so into shooting with a release. I tried to shoot a friends bow with fingers a couple weeks ago and I had the panic on that as well. I think anyone can get it but the habit may develop more frequently in release shooters especially thoes that use an index finger trigger type release.

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You are definately wrong my friend. I wish you weren' t!!!! About the only people that don' t get it, are traditional archers that don' t use sights. Even they can get mild forms of it.

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I believe that' s only because there are more release shooters than finger shooters.

Also, though I believe anybody can get it, it' s more prevelant in dot target shooters.

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I definitely get it shooting dots. I' m rock solid on 3D and live game though. I guess I have " dot panic" as well.

Mahly, you seem to be pretty knowledgeable. I' m looking for a quality thumb fired or back tension release w/a trigger that also has a wrist strap. Do you have any suggestions? The closest thing I have found is the Copper John Eagle line of releases, even though they are fired with the middle finger.

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Mike.
I have the TruBall Extreme thumb release that you can get a wrist strap for.
I started to use it at the begining of the year for 3d and have hunted with it as well.
Tho I dont have the wrist strap when hunting I just lock it onto the loop till I am ready to use it.

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I just switched to a release this year because I had target panic so bad with fingers. At first, the release was a blessing because it was just like shooting a gun to me, but I have " taught" myself now to PUNCH THE TRIGGER [:' (]---a problem I' m trying to overcome. I believe that target panic is more prevalent in finger shooters--at least the percentage is higher.

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I used the Stanislawski X-calibur Back tension release...then after I got it (target panic) under control, for hunting I went to a TRU Ball Chappy Boss. I make sure to fire the chappy with back tension (NOT by squeezing the trigger....put the trigger ahead of your first knuckle, then just pull a little more)
IMNSHO, if you shoot a solo cam bow, or a dual with a HARD back wall, you might be better off starting with the chappy or other thumb trigger release that has VERY little if any trigger travel.
Another back tension release that I really like the concept behind is the TRU ball sweet spot.
BTW...for those just trying out back tension....don' t read TOO much into the name BACK TENSION. You don' t just flex your back, and fire the bow. The idea is that you don' t know WHEN you will fire the bow....basically, when at full draw, you can imagine trying to touch a wall behind you with your release elbow. How ever you do it....stick with it for a little while....whithout a coach there, it can be a little tough...you' ll do it though!

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So you guys that switched to BT releases, did you start out shooting at targets or just a blank bale? Sights or no sights to start with?

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Mike from Texas...I shoot a Scott Mongoose,but,I tried out the 3-D Thumb Pull from T.R.U.Ball.Very nice release,but I' am used to a wrist strap.So,I found a wrist strap for the Tru-balls,it' s called a Jackie-Strap.It' s made to fit all the new Tru-balls.Got it at Lancaster Archery in PA.for about 30.00 bucks,and they have a web site.Hope this helps.By the way,I' m still shooting the Mongoose,old habits are hard to break...Bob

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Before investing in a new release try shooting your present release with back tension. All releases should be shot using back tension. When you draw your bow, put your finger on your release trigger firmly but not hard enough to cause it to fire. Now squeeze your shoulders together to fire the release. You should have a surprise release. It takes a little practice but it will end your target panic. Alan

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Well I got the release in the mail today and I must say with one session of shooting I can tell a difference. I was only shooting very short distances but at the same distance with my old release I just was unable to hold the pin where I wanted to hit. With the Answer I can. And if you try to punch the trigger (which I did a couple of times) the release locks up and your bow doesn' t shoot. Talk about a suprise. Hopefully this is the answer that I have been looking for as I have tried almost everything I have read about which is a lot.

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I developed an angry case of Target Panic last summer. I switched releases and started using a Scott-Little Bitty Goose. I have been using the Little Bitty Goose for a 1 1/2 now and have not had target panic ONE time!! Sometimes, it' s as easy as that! Sometimes not! If you' re not using a Scott release now, try to find a buddy or a bow shop that will give you a loaner for a few days.

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I suffered a SEVERE case of target panic for a few years and had no idea what it even was. It was some kind of Hell. I would try to get close to the target and just like that I would release - before I was even on the bull' s eye! Sounds crazy, but I just kept doing it. And the more I would try to correct it, the worse it got. Then I read an article in a mag and found out that there was a name for it so I researched it in Google. I got over 800 responses to my search. Found out Fred Bear had a horrible case of it at one time and even Ted Nugent. Some of my friends have it too. One friend had it so bad he gave up bowhunting altogether for fear of wounding game. From what I' ve found out it seems its all in the mind - not the release. All I can do is offer an article that helped me to shoot the groups that I longed for again - without changing ANY equipment at all. Check it out at: http://www.n-sights.net/iai/tp.html

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MQ-
Ive read multiple times, bookmarked it (along with many others) and I still couldn' t get it out of my head. After a couple days shooting with this release though I actually enjoy shooting again, I can sight my bow in, tune it etc... things I really coundn' t do before. This release corrects you if you try to jump on it, even slightly. It has worked for me and I am oh so glad.

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At the risk of sounding redundant if you have target panic and have not found a solution get a hold of one of these releases. I dealt with this problem for about 8 years and didn' t have much fun shooting during that time. Now I love it again and can' t wait until Oct. 1. The " Answer" has solved my TP, finally.

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Hey CBAN,

Where did you get yours,My dealer has a demo ANSWER Release he lets customers try and boy it works sweet.

He says they are Sold out alot. Wonder Why?

I will call Golden Key and ask.

We all need an Answer.

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I bought mine off ebay used for $60. It was well worth the cash.

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I' d have a tough time parting with that kind of money? Check out E bay product #3629993556 the auction ends 10/9/03 just after noon. Right now it is at $45 with
no bids on it. If you' re so inclined to get " The Answer" this may save you some money....Chuck