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How many times did you punch yourself

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Dope on a Rope

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…switching to thumb release? I’ve been resisting what seemed like a fad, but just decided to try a spot Hogg thumb release and punched myself in the mouth twice in 10 draws. Wants to open up on pullback even with some pressure holding it closed with my thumb- I have to REALLY push, so needs adjustment.
Anyway, I’m a lousy archer but hit bullseye at 20 7 out of 8 times(subtracting the two hits to the face) which is great for me so I think I need to give this some more effort.
 
So far I have been lucky not punching myself in the face with my thumb release (Not that I don't think about it every time I pull back LOL). I just started using one last September and have fallen in love with it. They do take some tuning and adjusting to get them setup to your hand and finger placement. Did you get the whipper snapper? If so, you may want to play with the tension adjustment and move the thumb barrel around to find a place that helps you pull back without touching it during the draw.
Either way keep practicing with it. Going from a wrist to thumb release will take some time, but well worth the effort. I know I will never go back, love to have it just locked on my D-loop and ready to go while in the tree.
 
Irishman said:
So far I have been lucky not punching myself in the face with my thumb release (Not that I don't think about it every time I pull back LOL). I just started using one last September and have fallen in love with it. They do take some tuning and adjusting to get them setup to your hand and finger placement. Did you get the whipper snapper? If so, you may want to play with the tension adjustment and move the thumb barrel around to find a place that helps you pull back without touching it during the draw.
Either way keep practicing with it. Going from a wrist to thumb release will take some time, but well worth the effort. I know I will never go back, love to have it just locked on my D-loop and ready to go while in the tree.
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Yeah whipper snapper. Been a while since I punched myself, then twice yesterday had to laugh at myself. Thumb barrel is too low so I know I need to adjust that, and the tension adjustment behind I think I need to adjust, but afraid the very light setting is why I’m getting such good shots. That or the adrenaline from street fighting myself is improving my focus.
 
Get a shot trainer to start out with or even just a loop of string tied to your draw length to focus on the technique and get it down cold first. Then move to the bow once you’re confident with using the right back tension to pull through the shot. It’s still different once you move to the bow but your focus on your hand remains the same which is critical.
 
Jimdude said:
Sounds like someone is wrong with it. You shouldn’t need to keep your thumb on it at all while drawing. I keep my thumb off it till I start to settle in at full draw.
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I definitely felt it pulling while I had my thumb behind/pushing on it after my first more minor slip. Not sure if that’s normal or not but I did read somewhere I might have to increase the tension adjustment to prevent that?
 
Dope on a Rope said:
I definitely felt it pulling while I had my thumb behind/pushing on it after my first more minor slip. Not sure if that’s normal or not but I did read somewhere I might have to increase the tension adjustment to prevent that?
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I have the same exact thumb release and have liked it, except for the time when the spring on the jaws wore out and I did punch myself pretty good. Sent it to them and they fixed it and sent it back to me, so I am still using it. I'm thinking something is off with yours and I would consider sending it to them for inspection.

I've also adopted a bit of a different drawback cycle now to try and prevent more self inflicted shots to the face...
 
HunterBob said:
I have the same exact thumb release and have liked it, except for the time when the spring on the jaws wore out and I did punch myself pretty good. Sent it to them and they fixed it and sent it back to me, so I am still using it. I'm thinking something is off with yours and I would consider sending it to them for inspection.

I've also adopted a bit of a different drawback cycle now to try and prevent more self inflicted shots to the face...
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Agreed. I also draw in a way that if it should let loos my hand will just pass by my face
 
I’ll try adjusting the tension first and see if it helps, if not I’ll reach out to spot hogg.

Edit: well, the tension adjustment is small… both 1.5mm and 1/16” are too big so I guess I’ll have to order some tiny Allen keys or take it to the bow shop next time I’m in.
 
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I’ve shot a Scott pursuit since it came out basically. Had it malfunction once after thousands of shots and Scott sent me a brand new one in its place free of charge. The option of switching from 3-4 finger is a selling point of it. It’s far from being a Carter but it’s half the price. I’ve found out letting people try releases it’s always best to start them 4 finger so they feel they have more control but 3 finger will improve accuracy once you put it all together.
 
Tim0712 said:
I’ve shot a Scott pursuit since it came out basically. Had it malfunction once after thousands of shots and Scott sent me a brand new one in its place free of charge. The option of switching from 3-4 finger is a selling point of it. It’s far from being a Carter but it’s half the price. I’ve found out letting people try releases it’s always best to start them 4 finger so they feel they have more control but 3 finger will improve accuracy once you put it all together.
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I’ve been using a Scott Wildcat and it’s been a great release
 
I have the Carter Wise Choice (3finger) and the Nock On (2finger). The Carter malfunctioned in the middle of last season and the jaw wouldn't close over the dloop, so I panicked and bought the No On. Carter fixed their release for free and its a great release, but I prefer the Nock On one now. The Carter has become my back up.
 
Dope on a Rope said:
I’ve been using a Scott Wildcat and it’s been a great release
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Scott is very underrated for what it is in my personal opinion. I shoot a Carter wise choice on my target bow and it’s a very nice release but hunting stand point I’d never venture away from the pursuit
 
The SH should not be firing early. It’s either set way too light or something is wrong. I don’t love SH releases but they make quality stuff that is meant to take some abuse.
 
Dope on a Rope said:
…switching to thumb release? I’ve been resisting what seemed like a fad, but just decided to try a spot Hogg thumb release and punched myself in the mouth twice in 10 draws. Wants to open up on pullback even with some pressure holding it closed with my thumb- I have to REALLY push, so needs adjustment.
Anyway, I’m a lousy archer but hit bullseye at 20 7 out of 8 times(subtracting the two hits to the face) which is great for me so I think I need to give this some more effort.
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Once 16 years ago but it was a good one! Still shooting the same thumb release (Carter Ember) although I picked up a hinge for 3D this year.


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I punched myself once with a hinge, but never with a handheld with an actual thumb trigger. If you're punching yourself with a thumb release, then there's something wrong with the release or you need to keep you hand far away from the trigger. I never touch the thumb release trigger. Granted, I no longer shoot one, but I did for a few years and never had an issue.
 
I'd put the release on a loop of paracord you're standing on and pull harder than your bow's max poundage. With some triggers, if you set them too light or if they have a poundage and travel adjustment and one is off, then it will let go just from too much pressure. If you pull with all you got and it doesn't let go, then you can at least rule that out.
 
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