Release or Fingers?
01-02-2002, 07:45 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: egypt
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RE: Release or Fingers?
being a finger man myself both trad and wheels (at one time) I will tell you to go fingers.
Accuracy is faster gained by a release, more knowledge and an intimacy with your equip will be gained faster with fingers....Then again its more in how much time you spend behind it. Fingers, less to go wrong! Release, fingertips dont freeze off at -30 <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
Accuracy is faster gained by a release, more knowledge and an intimacy with your equip will be gained faster with fingers....Then again its more in how much time you spend behind it. Fingers, less to go wrong! Release, fingertips dont freeze off at -30 <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
01-02-2002, 07:49 PM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ohio
Posts: 134
RE: Release or Fingers?
IMHO you may want to stay with the release with your F/X.
The shorter axle to axle bows with the low brace heights such as your F/X are a nightmare to shoot with fingers.I'm not saying it can't be done but it won't be easy.
Most finger shooters I know opt for the long ATA bows which are much more forgiving.
The shorter axle to axle bows with the low brace heights such as your F/X are a nightmare to shoot with fingers.I'm not saying it can't be done but it won't be easy.
Most finger shooters I know opt for the long ATA bows which are much more forgiving.
01-02-2002, 11:16 PM
#6
Super Moderator
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RE: Release or Fingers?
Personal preference. I shot fingers for more yrs. than a release, and I still get confounded at times with my release. BUT if you have a short axle-to-axle bow(say 39" or less), shoot a release.
01-02-2002, 11:31 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Harford Co Maryland USA
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RE: Release or Fingers?
I've shot with fingers for my entire bowhunting career. I've been giving some thought lately to getting a new bow and most of the newer models (like Mathews & Hoyt) are short. Therefor, I feel that a release will be in order if I make the switch. I think the finger pinch would be too great with fingers.
01-03-2002, 01:23 PM
#8
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Dodge Center MN USA
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RE: Release or Fingers?
I shot my longer Axle to Axle (+40's) with fingers and tried a release. Now that I have a shorter A to A I am not going to even try fingers with new one. I have the luxury of still having the older bow to practice with fingers on occasion since I did like the feel of shooting with fingers better than the feeling of pulling a trigger. FWIW.
01-03-2002, 01:28 PM
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Adrian MI USA
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RE: Release or Fingers?
The average person will shoot better with a release. It will also make your bow easier to tune in my opinion. I can also hold more weight for a longer time with a release. Try both and see which you like better. I started with a release, so I obviously prefer one.
Good luck, Paul
Good luck, Paul
01-03-2002, 02:00 PM
#10
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Geneseo NY USA
Posts: 163
RE: Release or Fingers?
It's always good to get opinions and advice, but I think the answer is right there..at YOUR finger tips. You already have a release by the sounds of it, a tab or shooting glove would not be much of an expense if you dont owm either. At least half of the fun of this sport is trying new things. Try both release and fingers, and see which gives you better acuracy and consistancy. Have fun!