Guest HoppeMan Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Just a cool, quick question, more like a small poll. Do you use a release for your bow shooting, or no? I use no release, I don't place much trust in a mechanical release, and shoot better with my fingers anyway. Take care, Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallard_drake85 Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Re: Release or no release? yuppers i use a release, started out without one though, it has dramatically enhanced my accuracy. mallard_drake85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstringking Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Re: Release or no release? deff shoot a release was never a good fingers shooter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Re: Release or no release? Yes, I use a release. I also enjoy traditional archery as well. There are still many hunters that prefer to shoot with fingers due to the readiness to draw at any time. It definately takes alot more practice to be proficient releasing with fingers though.One time on the way out from my stand I came right up on a nice doe...after I had taken my release off of course. I went home and just tried shooting my compound with fingers just to see, and I'm glad I never attempted a shot. I was WAY off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Re: Release or no release? I've shot a release for many years....originally used a tab, but the consistency of a release made the difference for me. I have never had a release fail in 20+ years of using one. BTW, welcome to Realtree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Re: Release or no release? I shoot both compound and trad and they both have there place. For me the spot on accuracy is a must when shooting my compound. Something I can not achieve shooting fingers off the wheelie bow. Lord knows I have tried. LOL On the other hand there is no way I can use a release on my recurve. The higher poundage at full draw will have me punching my self in the face/cheek everytime (I have tried it as you can assume). Accuracy was terrible to boot. There are several different styles of mech releases, none of which have failed for me, or anyone I know of. I have been shooting more then 20 years too. I prefer the wrist strap/caliper style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Re: Release or no release? Welcome to the forums. Have been shooting with a release for a pretty good amount of time, quite comfortable shooting with a release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bruteshooter Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Re: Release or no release? Release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Re: Release or no release? I've always used a release. It's easier to draw heavier bows with a release. Plus, I don't think you could ever acheive the consistency of a release when shooting fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Re: Release or no release? fingers with a tab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Re: Release or no release? Release here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter336 Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Re: Release or no release? Release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Re: Release or no release? Yep, release here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Re: Release or no release? I've always used a release with my compound. I find it a lot smoother of a release than fingers. Welcome to the forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Re: Release or no release? always use a release, never had an issue with one and would be lost now without one. lots of good dependable ones on the market, Tru-Fire and Tru-ball make some great ones that are affordable too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christsavedme Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Re: Release or no release? Release with my compound and fingers with my long bow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Re: Release or no release? Release with my compound and fingers with my recurve. Axel to axel my bowtech is too short for fingers. I can shoot my old High Country (long axel to axel) with fingers but I'm more accurate with a release though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 Re: Release or no release? Release here too! I read that using the release will release the arrow the same everytime. Improving accuracy, fingers needs a lot of practice. Which is why I use a release! I want to be as accurate as possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 Re: Release or no release? Always have used a release up until 3 weeks ago. Lets just say Im back to shooting a release now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogg6 Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 Re: Release or no release? Shot fingers for 22 years, then switched to release last year after buying a new bow. Couldn't believe the improved accuracy from day 1. Would never go back to fingers. My daughter is just getting started shooting bow and I set her up with a release. Don't even want her shooting fingers, to much room for human error, IMO. But it all boils down to what you feel most comfortable and confident in using, to make a quick clean kill on whatever you're hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinhood Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Re: Release or no release? i shot a release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QDMAworks4me Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Re: Release or no release? I shoot a Scott Caliper release Here is a pic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarineBwhnter Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Re: Release or no release? I shoot a Scott release also. I have an older PSE Nova compound that I use for bowfishing that I shoot with fingers. I have had only 1 release fail me. It allowed the string to fire about halfway back and I put an arrow in the roof on an indoor shoot! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkhntnfool Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Re: Release or no release? I shoot with a release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Re: Release or no release? I also shoot with a release. Never shot with fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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