Thumb release to improve accuracy??

[Anobody]

If your hesitant to switch. Read “idiot proof archery”. It goes in depth into how to shoot all styles of releases with a surprise release

 

[Gator]

It changes hand position. Whatever anchor you use with your hand will change. Kisser nose to string etc will not change.

That's what I thought, I was trying to figure out how in the world it would change.

 

[Gamover06]

I have a new bow coming and for the same reasons some of you mention, I'm considering switching back to thumb release. For you guys that say it changed your anchor point, I'm assuming you mean your hand anchor point and not the string touching the tip of your nose anchor point?

It can change all the above. Usually people lock in a wrist rocket with the thumb just under the chin but a hand held they typically do knuckle in between pointer and middle finger which will then change anchor on string. Everything will need to be raised because you are dropping the nock down on your face. Depending on the throat of the hand held it can change your draw length a half inch or you may need to length your d loop.

 

[enkriss]

It can change all the above. Usually people lock in a wrist rocket with the thumb just under the chin but a hand held they typically do knuckle in between pointer and middle finger which will then change anchor on string. Everything will need to be raised because you are dropping the nock down on your face. Depending on the throat of the hand held it can change your draw length a half inch or you may need to length your d loop.

I can change between all three styles of release and don’t need to change a thing on my bow.

 

[Gamover06]

I can change between all three styles of release and don’t need to change a thing on my bow.

your lucky. I can switch back and forth if I wanted to but that is only for emergencies. My handheld makes me raise my peep. If your hand anchor is changing then technically other things should change also. If you are now anchoring lower then the peep and kisser would be lower on your face also. I fought for a year to not change it and scrunched down to get my eye to line up with peep and sight but once I moved it up I was so much more comfortable. Your draw length should also change. Think about how out front a wrist rocket is and then a handheld is held with a semi closed hand (unless you have a super short wrist rocket and a longer handheld throat). The only way everything should stay the same is if where the nock and d loop touch your face is the same spot then everything should stay the same.

I am glad that you don't need to change anything that is great and to be honest I am jealous but unfortunately for a lot it isn't and shouldn't be the case.

 

[enkriss]

your lucky. I can switch back and forth if I wanted to but that is only for emergencies. My handheld makes me raise my peep. If your hand anchor is changing then technically other things should change also. If you are now anchoring lower then the peep and kisser would be lower on your face also. I fought for a year to not change it and scrunched down to get my eye to line up with peep and sight but once I moved it up I was so much more comfortable. Your draw length should also change. Think about how out front a wrist rocket is and then a handheld is held with a semi closed hand (unless you have a super short wrist rocket and a longer handheld throat). The only way everything should stay the same is if where the nock and d loop touch your face is the same spot then everything should stay the same.

I am glad that you don't need to change anything that is great and to be honest I am jealous but unfortunately for a lot it isn't and shouldn't be the case.

Your draw length is your draw length. That shouldn’t change based on release type. If you have to shorted your DL to shoot the release then you draw length was probably to long to begin with.

Why would you move your peep and kisser? You are still drawing to the same place.

You might feel the need to lengthen your dloop to be more comfortable with the new hand position. But it’s not needed.


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[Gamover06]

In some cases, it's physically not possible to maintain the same point, e.g. changing from a 2-finger thumb button handheld to a wrist strap index trigger.

if you wanted to maintain the same anchor you would have to change something d loop or DL (on bow) to keep same anchor. Lengthening your Dloop will not always work do to possible torqueing. In a prefect world things will not change but unfortunately things are not always perfect.

The anchor on a handheld that felt the most comfortable to me lowered my arrow nock on face about 1/8 or more of an inch which made me change my peep.

 

[like.2.fly]

I switched from wrist strap to thumb trigger (Stan Perfex). Took some getting used to, but will never go back. I shoot MUCH better with the thumb, plus it has helped me correct some shot execution sequence and form issues. Anchor point will change. I had to lengthen draw on the bow a little, raise the peep height, and re-sight in. Much easier for me to always execute a consistent surprise release with very light trigger tension and very short travel (super easy and accurate to adjust on the Stan). Only drawback is price, as good thumb trigger releases are expensive, but worth it. You can also put a tether/lanyard on them if you want to, or leave them un-tethered and clip to d-loop. A lanyard helps guard against the release slipping out of your fingers and accidentally firing through the bow (not good). They are a good thing to have one while learning to use the release, then you can remove it later once used to it.

 

[Apex7]

I hunted with a thumb release for a few years. I eventually went back to a finger release. I shot the Trueball chappy Boss thumb release. I still have it but I prefer my True fire Hardcore or my Carter Quickie release. It's just more comfortable for me plus it's always on my wrist unlike my thumb release that I put on the bow string and knocked the release off more times that I care to mention. They are good releases try a bunch before you buy one but buy a good one the feels comfortable to you and practice a lot before you hunt with it.

 

[SCSaddleman]

Thanks for all the valuable feedback I truly appreciate it. This site is awesome.

So looking at a Stan Perfex new at a great price. Any thoughts on that release? Seems extremely well built and good in my hand. Can’t hang it on the string which would seem to be a negative to me? Appreciate any thoughts. Thanks

 

[Apex7]

Stan makes great releases. Can't go wrong with that one and if you don't like it you should be able to sell it .

 

[Thud]

Do you need to reconfigure your d loop with a thumb release? recently changed and my d loop twist when I anchor. Grouping seems to be consistent. So I’m just curious.

 

[CamoMan]

Your draw length is your draw length. That shouldn’t change based on release type. If you have to shorted your DL to shoot the release then you draw length was probably to long to begin with.

Why would you move your peep and kisser? You are still drawing to the same place.

You might feel the need to lengthen your dloop to be more comfortable with the new hand position. But it’s not needed.


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I concur 100%

 

[Gator]

Do you need to reconfigure your d loop with a thumb release? recently changed and my d loop twist when I anchor. Grouping seems to be consistent. So I’m just curious.

Nope. You are fine just how you are shooting