I'm new to this bowhunting...I've been a rifle hunter for over 50 years and have looked for a new challenge. I've been reading about thumb releases and wonder how many of you guys use them and why? Are they better at providing a "Surprise" release? What are your opinions?
I'm no expert by any means, so take this for what it's worth. I shot with a caliper finger release for most of my short bowhunting career. I switched to a Truball ST-3 last season simply out of curiosity. I find that I get a much more consistent bone/bone anchor. I picked up with the intention of learning to execute proper back tension. I personally feel it's much easier to train yourself to shoot BT with a thumb release or a safety equipped true BT release. That's not to say you can't learn or even use back tension with a traditional release (in fact, I'm sure many can), but I found it much easier to avoid punching the trigger with a thumb release than with an index release. On that same note, you are not immune from the ability to punch the trigger with a thumb release, either. Personal opinion? Try one out. I liked the feel/fit of a thumb release over my caliper release. Just be sure that if it's a release with an open hook design, get a wrist strap if you're taking it into the woods. There's plenty of guys on here with more experience than me on the subject, and I'm sure they will chime in, but those are my observations from shooting one for the past year and a half.
I just switched over and I like it better then the finger release I had...by just switched over I mean I've been shooting it for like 2-3 months now. I got a ST360 4 finger and I have better grouping since the switch. I'm guessing that has to do with better anchor point and I had a tendency to punch the trigger on the finger release.
I just switched over and I like it better then the finger release I had by just switched over I mean I've been shooting it for like 2-3 months now. I got a ST360 4 finger and I have better grouping since the switch. I'm guessing that has to do with better anchor point and I had a tendency to punch the trigger on the finger release.
I like it better for the reasons the other guys mentioned but the main reason for me switching was so I could hook it on my string and forget about it. Tired of banging my release on everything up in the tree.
I started shooting one just last week,and am picking it up quick enough to see what these guys are talking about!try to find someone who has one and let you try it,start close up and then work back to comfortable distance for your self.After about 4 times using it I can tell the benefits first hand !
My opinion: The thumb release is definitely more accurate than a traditional finger release - the anchor is more solid and the sear system breaks like an icicle. However, I went back to a finger release for hunting because: - It is strapped to my wrist and can't be lost or unavailable. - If the thumb release is attached to the string/loop in a tree stand, it would only take one accidental bump to release it and send it to the ground. - The finger release allows more precise control of shot timing.
i love mine sence i bought it couple month ago. i like the fact of clip it on my string an i done with it.. no possiable string tourque from my release, an the anchor is much more consistent
