RELEASE QUESTION/PROBLEM

[knot for shore]

Been having problems with jumping my release before I actually pull the trigger. I previously shot fingers before I bought my new, shorter bow that required a release. Not sure if I don't feel in total control of the release or what based on my jumping it. Has anyone had this problem with going from fingers to release? If so, what did you do, other than practice, to solve the jumping?

[WAHOONBOX]

I HATE TO SAY YOU SAID SO BUT TIME AND PRACTICE IS MY ANSWER....THERE ARE RELEASES THAT HAVE A TENSION SCREW AS WELL....MINE HAS A HAIR TRIGGER....I WOULD HAVE IT NO OTHER WAY

MAYBE BUCKEYE OR DROPBACK OR SOME OTHER ARCHERS CAN HELP HERE...

I HAVE A VHS TAPE OF ME STALKING A MULIE BACK WAY BACK WHEN...AND PREMATUREALY HIT THE KILL SWITCH WAY WAY TOO EARLY......TWICE BACK TO BACK!!! THE ARROW WENT 4 FEET IN FRONT OF ME.....AND ON FILM!!...THAT WAS MY FIRST HUNT USING A RELEASE......BUT....BUT ....


BUT REMEMBER THE ALAMO....I MEAN REMEMBER THE THWACK VID AND ...BAMALAMA.......2 FOR 2 THIS SEASON

[knot for shore]

Yeah, I know the answer...............
Just need to get used to a different kind of launch control I guess.

[Dave Sikorski]

If you hold your hand with your palm facing you and your fingers all together and straight, your release should come to the middle knuckle on your ring finger. I didn't think it should be that short at first, but after talking with a guy who is a MUCH MUCH MUCH better shot than me, it made sense.

If you you use the base of your finger to release the arrow you have a much better change at not jerking the release or hitting it prematurely.

The tip of your finger is too smart and will prematurely release the arrow or you'll jerk it.

When I draw I anchor, aim, wrap finger around trigger, make sure aim is true, and slowly move my finger back as the arrow is released. It takes much less movement out of your finger when you use the base, and It's made me a better shooter.

Not sure if this will solve your problem, or if it even makes sense, but it's helped me.

-D

[knot for shore]

Thanks Dave. It does make sense and I'll give it a try. It just makes practicing no fun and not very productive when having this problem.....
Good luck this hunting season.

[Buckeye]

I have never had that problem. Mybe it's the type of release your using. It might not be the right on for You. Not a bad one just not the one for you.