Trigger release anchor point

[NV30378]

I have always used a tab for shooting until recently. I am using a trigger release and it is still uncomfortable. I don't feel at one with the release since I use to have a perfect anchor point with the tab thta never changed. I put my index finger tip inbetween a certain tooth. This way it was always the same. Any suggestions on how you find the same anchor point of reference on your face. Or, how you stay consistent with an anchor point. Any suggestions welcome.

 

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NV,
I had the same problem as you, Being a fingers shooter for 33 years and then going to a release was a major problem for me, been shooting a release for 6 years now and still not fully acclimated but I personally use the v between my thumb and index finger as an anchor on my jaw bone, It has helped me over practice to become somewhat comfortable and maintain an exact anchor, there are some better qualified persons on here that could probly give you better advise, But hopefully this may help you out and alot of practice doesn't hurt either, shooting fingers all those years I would just relax my hand when shooting allowing the string to slide of of my fingers undisturbed, with a release if I relax my hand now I find myself not actually pulling the trigger and trying to recatch my arrow sort of speak, I am actually getting better over the years and practicing but just cant occasionally keep from resorting back to my old style and launching arrows into never never land,Sorry I couldn't help ya out more but someone will if ya hang out here. There are some really great guys on here and they will show up eventually.

PS: Watch the moustache hairs, with the lower anchor point it seems the string pulls more of them out than with the fingers on your release of the arrows,( lol)



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[lyonkill33]

Same here! i'm not the smartest one on here,but i've been shooting all my life,and i have always found my natural anchor point has been the big knuckle of my index finger stopping snug against the bottom of my ear loab at full draw.

 

[a3dhunter]

There are several things you can do. You can use a kisser button, or touch your nose to the string, are you using a peep sight? It will help, if not at least mark the string or tie a piece of material on there to identify where you are looking past the string to line up the sights. As far as your actual hand, you can find a place on the jawbone for your thumb to rest the same place every time. This doesn't work for me, so I had to find something different.

I have to use the knuckle on my index finger tucked right behind my jaw against the bottom of my ear with my nose touching the string and using a peep sight.

A lot of it depends on the release being used and how it is adjusted. I found that I am much more consistent with my nose on the string.
When using a kisser button I use face paint instead of a mask, this is usually for elk hunting.
Good luck finding your own way. Play with a couple different releases if you can't get comfy with what you've got.

 

[canhunter]

Release hand index finger base knuckle just under and barely in front of ear lobe, kisser in the corner of the mouth, and string centered against the nose. I have had guys trying and could not get the feel. Then they adjust the length of their release and how it lays in their palm. They shoot better and comment on how much better it fits and feels.

 

[Choclab]

I have to use the knuckle on my index finger tucked right behind my jaw against the bottom of my ear with my nose touching the string and using a peep sight.






Thats what I do too....down to the letter!

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