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Hand placement when shooting with release?

Old 01-30-2005 | 07:16 AM
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When shooting with a release where do you all anchor your release hand?
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Old 01-30-2005 | 07:51 AM
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I anchor the jaw's of my release just behind the corner of my mouth ,Obviously your not shooting with a kisser button .The kisser button should be right in the corner of your mouth and the release should be directly behind it ,now I'm shooting off of the string and am not using a string loop.If your using a loop the jaw's will probably be placed at the bottom of your cheek.

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Old 01-30-2005 | 08:45 AM
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I used to use my kisser button and it seemed to work pretty good but the problem I found was I use a face mack when hunting which prevents me feeling the kisser button. I switched to using my thumb anchored on my jaw. I think the main thing would be to find a constant anchor point/style that you can be comfortable with and repeat consistantly.
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Old 01-30-2005 | 11:17 AM
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Yeah I can't shoot with a face mask on either, so I tried the camo make-up. I like it better then the mask. A bit messy but I use wet wipes to take it off! Like a-slinger said find a comfy spot and repeat often! Good luck!
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Old 01-30-2005 | 11:19 AM
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When i anchor my release hand i put my thumb on the back of my neck i found out it made me alot more steady, i just started doing it this year after a good friend told me to try it.
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Old 01-30-2005 | 11:21 AM
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I like to lock the pocket on the back of my of my hand between the thumb and the index finger onto the back of my jawbone.
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Old 01-30-2005 | 11:22 AM
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I place the first knuckle of my index finger (where it connects to my hand) on my ear lobe. String in the middle of my nose. All the reference I need with the no peep.
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