Guest BaerBucks18 Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 What is the advantage of using a thumb release verses a regular trigger release? Are they more accurate or what. Do people only use them for target shooting or do some use them for hunting also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 Re: Thumb Releases I tryed one once at the archery range. I am not sure if they are more accurate or not. I heard they are though. I think it takes some getting used to like the back tension release. Like I said, I tried it and I stuck to my regular release. I am sure someone in here uses them and could probably tell you more about them. I know alot of people use them for 3D shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 Re: Thumb Releases The whole thing with the thumb trigger is to avoid punching the trigger. The index finger trigger is so second nature and most people have shot guns enough, that it is hard to surprise release with a trigger. It can be done with alot of mentel discipline, but it's so second nature that it is really tough to correct. However, using your thumb to trigger a release is not something that we do alot, so it takes more of a gradual movement to trip the release making for a less rushed more surprise release. I do not use one, but have tried some. If I get some extra spending money this spring I plan on getting one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BaerBucks18 Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 Re: Thumb Releases If I were to try one out what brand or which one would you guys recommend. J.B. Would a Carter be a good one to try out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikekiller Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Re: Thumb Releases I use the truball Pro-diamond with a caliper head....it runs around 80 bucks but if you watch ebay or the classifieds at archerytalk you can find a used one for 60 or less I use mine for hunting as well as targets...one neat thing is you can fasten it right on your loop and have your hands free john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinwheel5 Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 Re: Thumb Releases I shoot the Carter Target 4 and use the same method of firing it as I do my pure BT Zenith. Squeeze your back and relax your hand. This makes the release rotate in your hand making it fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikekiller Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Re: Thumb Releases Baerbucks18 I dont know if you are still interested in a thumb release but here is a link to a good buy on a tru-ball pro diamond http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=153592 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Re: Thumb Releases I use a TRU Ball Trail Boss with caliper head and a Carter Chocolate Addiction. I like both releases. I keep one in my pocket while hunting for a backup in the event I drop my primary from the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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