Using a release with Trad bow

[donj]

I have been shooting my trad bow lately wanting to go back to it. I am just curious if any of you guys have tried shooting a trad bow with a release??

 

[trial&error]

Not really, but do as you need to do. I use finger savers, some use gloves or tabs.

 

[dm/wolfskin]

There's a few around that use a release. Nothing wrong with it.

 

[Keith Karr]

I’ve been using a release since 2007 because of arthritis and bone spurs in my hand and fingers.

I shoot with a magnetic flipper/plunger rest and get good accuracy and arrow flight.

I’ve killed two elk and a few whitetails using a release. You can’t snap shoot. Need to be slow/deliberate and pull through the shot not punching the trigger.

If you or anyone else needs help or advice send me a pm and I’ll give you my number. Be glad to help !

 

[DoubleRR]

As soon as I saw the Title of this Thread I thought of Keith... he is not **'ing you ... he is the real deal with using a release while hunting with a Trad Bow... that might Ruffle some Feathers here and on the Almighty TradGang.com ...but the Results are in the Freezer!

 

[Dennis]

Use whatever works for you

 

[Hillbilly stalker]

I’ve shot one in the yard just goofing around. Didn’t feel right to me, kinda like putting chrome wheels on a wheel barrow. I did notice it will increase your string noise ten fold.

 

[Keith Karr]

Thanks DoubleRR !
Some of the diehard Trad guys these days don’t realize people were using releases before compounds came out.

Hillbilly stalker is right about the noise being greater than a finger release.

 

[GregoryB.]

I played with them in the past. Have to tune your bow to the release.