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 Thumb release?
#5768030
06/01/15 01:42 AM
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MR5Hunter
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Currently shooting a wrist strap single caliper release(spott hogg wise guy). Considering making the change to a thumb release. Anyone make the change? Thoughts, advice? Thanks
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Re: Thumb release?
[Re: MR5Hunter]
#5768081
06/01/15 02:23 AM
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SniperRAB
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Buddy of mine came me one to try, I like it...just trying to get used to the anchor point and the change..
Verdict is still out here ...need a few more weeks to get a honest feel
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Re: Thumb release?
[Re: MR5Hunter]
#5768151
06/01/15 03:21 AM
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Joined: Sep 2006
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kmon11
junior
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junior
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Prefer the thumb release and have for years. Current one is Trufire Edge 4 finger
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Thumb release?
[Re: MR5Hunter]
#5768205
06/01/15 06:09 AM
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Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 300
JPHunting
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Bird Dog
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I tried it and didn't like it, I like the simplicity of a wrist single caliper release. I hunt from the ground mostly too and I'd be forever losing it if it wasn't strapped to me!
I prefer meat in it's original packaging.
JP Hunting - Australian big game guide and outfitter service.
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Re: Thumb release?
[Re: MR5Hunter]
#5768525
06/01/15 03:12 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,426
BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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I shoot better with a thumb, but I shoot real relaxed..... I'm back to wrist. Shot a few thumb releases...literally
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Re: Thumb release?
[Re: MR5Hunter]
#5768558
06/01/15 03:37 PM
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 28,032
Navasot
Hollywood
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Hollywood
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Re: Thumb release?
[Re: MR5Hunter]
#5769835
06/02/15 03:37 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 11,738
passthru
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I tried one when I started shooting with a release. Then I got the Fletch-Hunter I have now and haven't looked back.
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Re: Thumb release?
[Re: MR5Hunter]
#5771396
06/03/15 02:35 AM
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Joined: Feb 2013
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WBYHunter
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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I like thumb releases. You can hold your thumb in one spot and roll your hand and it releases. Makes for a very consistent shot.
God
Family
Hunting
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Re: Thumb release?
[Re: MR5Hunter]
#5773598
06/04/15 01:39 PM
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Gummi Bear
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I switched to a thumb release a few years ago, after shooting a wrist release for 20+ years.
I'll never go back.
Cheap thumb releases are just that, cheap. They feel cheap, and they work cheap (but they do work).
I started out with an inexpensive TruFire, and it worked pretty good. Then I ponied up for a Carter, and it has been amazing. I have medium sized hands and my Big Kid (now called a Target 4+) fits perfect. I also have a Scott Longhorn hinge release that I use for target shooting.
I see a lot of people doing funny things with thumb releases; twisting their hand so the back of their hand is on their cheek, buying too darn big of a release, using their thumb to activate the release (hint: your thumb should not move).
I recommend getting fitted for one, and a lesson on how to shoot it so you can realize its full potential.
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately...”
Henry David Thoreau
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Re: Thumb release?
[Re: MR5Hunter]
#5773826
06/04/15 03:54 PM
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GLC
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Started off with the thumb release but change over about 15 years ago. I like the wrist strap better now, Cobra from Academy.
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Re: Thumb release?
[Re: MR5Hunter]
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06/07/15 01:50 AM
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breadman
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Veteran Tracker
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lotta good info here ,we learn somthing new everyday
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Re: Thumb release?
[Re: MR5Hunter]
#5784105
06/11/15 02:03 PM
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Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 139
pkfergy
Woodsman
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Woodsman
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Thumb release for me for sure. wrist release gets in way in my opinion...
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Re: Thumb release?
[Re: MR5Hunter]
#5784107
06/11/15 02:04 PM
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Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 139
pkfergy
Woodsman
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Woodsman
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Thumb release for me for sure. wrist release gets in way in my opinion...
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Re: Thumb release?
[Re: MR5Hunter]
#5803051
06/24/15 03:42 AM
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ju993rnaut
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Pro Tracker
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I switched from a strap to thumb release about 5 months ago and don't plan on going back. I got a decent deal on a hotshot eclipse 4 finger release and love it. I shoot it with the heavier spring in and use back tension to fire. I feel like I have more control of drawing my bow back, and letting down also.
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Re: Thumb release?
[Re: MR5Hunter]
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07/03/15 02:00 AM
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rickym
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Does anyone shoot with just their fingers anymore?
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Re: Thumb release?
[Re: rickym]
#5815784
07/03/15 04:00 AM
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kmon11
junior
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junior
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Does anyone shoot with just their fingers anymore? On traditional bows most shoot with fingers, compound releases are mostly used. With 75 to 80% letoff of a compound you do not get as clean of a release as on a traditional bow with the fingers
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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