Guest kracey Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Hey if its free why knock it haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Re: Got some info... what do you think? I would suggest you get yourself a release, unless you are absolutely certain you want to shoot a compound bow with fingers. Most bow hunters use fingers for re-curves and long-bows and shoot with a release for compounds. Some guys do it, but not many. It's up to you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Re: Got some info... what do you think? The shorter the distance axle to axle the harder it is to shoot using fingers due to the finger pinch resulting from the narrow angle at the nock point. Although not necessarily so, a bow in the forty inch axle to axle range is best, but in these days of short bows, somewhat hard to find. Also, he was right about the rest. You need a plunger style rest to absorb the sideways thrust created when the string slips off the fingers. The peep is a personal preference sort of thing, but peeps do make it easier to be more consistent. Nothing is written in stone and what works best for you is what counts. If you can get consistent accuracy and enjoyable shooting that is what is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Re: Got some info... what do you think? The setup you have sounds like it will work fine for you. I shoot fingers only haven't been able to get used to a release. Both of my bows have longer axle to axle lengths than most at 40" and 42". I use a NAP center rest without any problems. If you can consistently hit the target and shoot straight then you should be fine. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robk Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Re: Got some info... what do you think? he did you a big favor and didn't have too do it. he is someone you need to hang aroudn and learn about shooting bows. and the micro isn't the best finger bow but you could make it work but it will be uncomfortable for sure. you need a longer axled bow like the grizzly tha tpse makes and or the deerhunter a lower line bow with some good things on it to make your first bow a winner. for any finger shooter i would say a string 36 to 38 inch bow would be the shortest depending but if you can find a bow in thwe 38 and above i believe you will be right on for fingers. also a deflexed bow would be even better and big brace height rob k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Re: Got some info... what do you think? [ QUOTE ] Looks like you have found a great bow shop.Now bring some friends in and get them to buy there bows from the guy now. [/ QUOTE ] I believe that the guy was just there by the sound of his post.....but if he does work there...I Totally Agree. Thats the way to get more business without a doubt. Its true that word of mouth advertiseing from one decent business deal can bring you much more in sales than was ever spent. Of course the opposite is also true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Re: Got some info... what do you think? [ QUOTE ] The shorter the distance axle to axle the harder it is to shoot using fingers due to the finger pinch resulting from the narrow angle at the nock point. Although not necessarily so, a bow in the forty inch axle to axle range is best, but in these days of short bows, somewhat hard to find. Also, he was right about the rest. You need a plunger style rest to absorb the sideways thrust created when the string slips off the fingers. The peep is a personal preference sort of thing, but peeps do make it easier to be more consistent. Nothing is written in stone and what works best for you is what counts. If you can get consistent accuracy and enjoyable shooting that is what is important. [/ QUOTE ] Couldn't have said it better myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Re: Got some info... what do you think? [ QUOTE ] The shorter the distance axle to axle the harder it is to shoot using fingers due to the finger pinch resulting from the narrow angle at the nock point. Although not necessarily so, a bow in the forty inch axle to axle range is best, but in these days of short bows, somewhat hard to find. Also, he was right about the rest. You need a plunger style rest to absorb the sideways thrust created when the string slips off the fingers. The peep is a personal preference sort of thing, but peeps do make it easier to be more consistent. Nothing is written in stone and what works best for you is what counts. If you can get consistent accuracy and enjoyable shooting that is what is important. [/ QUOTE ] Ditto. Prong rests are designed to absorb up/down porposing of the arrow when using a release. Like elk said, when using fingers the string tends to oscillate left and right and the plunger will help reduce that effect. You might want to try a relax type release. Instead of pulling the trigger, you hold it, and let it go to release the arrow. If you're like me, I don't like pulling a trigger on my bow, I'd rather get the effect of letting something go. A popular relax trigger release is the Winn Free C12. I use a Tru Fire and Winn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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