Thumb release

[Happy]

I’m currently shooting a carter quickie strap release.  But I have been looking at some thumb releases like the carter, Stan and couple of other ones.  Just curios if anyone shoots a thumb release looking for some pro’s and con’s.  

[kanigie]

My accuracy improved greatly when I moved to a thumb release and learned the execute the shot with back tension. You could though do that same with a wrist strap. I love that you can clip the release to the D loop. Doesn't get in the way and if a shot presents itself just grab it and come to full draw.

I am currently hunting with a Carter 1st choice but have tried various carters of the years. I'm bias, can't speak to the other manufacturers but love Carter.

Edited September 24, 2018 by kanigie

[hammer4reel]

For target shooting a thumb release is a great tool . Allows super solid anchor and can use back tension to trigger the release .

IMO a thumb release isn't the best choice for hunting . For one reason only . That being if you need to shoot a shot quickly as in punching the release off it's harder to execute a good shot and maintain good form and follow through .

In that situation a trigger finger release allows a quicker shot without a total collapse of form .

 

I shoot a thumb release for everything else . Then switch to a good trigger or strap release to hunt.

[kanigie]

4 minutes ago, hammer4reel said:

For target shooting a thumb release is a great tool . Allows super solid anchor and can use back tension to trigger the release .

IMO a thumb release isn't the best choice for hunting . For one reason only . That being if you need to shoot a shot quickly as in punching the release off it's harder to execute a good shot and maintain good form and follow through .

In that situation a trigger finger release allows a quicker shot without a total collapse of form .

 

I shoot a thumb release for everything else . Then switch to a good trigger or strap release to hunt.

With discipline and in a perfect world one would never punch a trigger but I get it in a hunting situation it happens. 

[MGHunter66]

For target shooting a thumb release is a great tool . Allows super solid anchor and can use back tension to trigger the release .
IMO a thumb release isn't the best choice for hunting . For one reason only . That being if you need to shoot a shot quickly as in punching the release off it's harder to execute a good shot and maintain good form and follow through .
In that situation a trigger finger release allows a quicker shot without a total collapse of form .
 
I shoot a thumb release for everything else . Then switch to a good trigger or strap release to hunt.

I agree with this guy 100%, use the wrist strap with trigger for hunting. You already have one of the best with the Carter. If you want to toy with a thumb style for 3d, etc. the Chocolate Addiction is very comfortable and goes off without any creep.


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[hammer4reel]

20 minutes ago, kanigie said:

With discipline and in a perfect world one would never punch a trigger but I get it in a hunting situation it happens. 

After all the years I have shot a thumb trigger the CORRECT way its a good chance I couldn't punch a thumb off LOL

My releases are set so fast most guys cant even put a finger on them without them going off too soon.

My squeeze is so dilibertly slow my finger actually turns white before the release goes off.

On a slow walking deer where you want the shot to go off at a precise moment its way easier to do so with a trigger finger release

[Livesintrees]

I only shoot thumb triggers. Some are triggers. Some are resistance activated. And some are hinges. Once you shoot one you’ll never go back 

[MGHunter66]

I only shoot thumb triggers. Some are triggers. Some are resistance activated. And some are hinges. Once you shoot one you’ll never go back 

Once you drop one out of a tree you will LOL


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[midwestxpress]

I went from a Scott wrist strap trigger to a Stan SX3. I shoot a lot better and never had a problem hunting with it. I like being able to hook it on the loop and let it hang.  

[Happy]

1 hour ago, Livesintrees said:

I only shoot thumb triggers. Some are triggers. Some are resistance activated. And some are hinges. Once you shoot one you’ll never go back 

I saw in a picture you were shooting I believe a silverback?  

[Happy]

I do like my wrist strap release don’t get me wrong.  Just looking to change it up a little.  I like that you can clip it on the d-loop. 

[hammer4reel]

1 minute ago, Happy said:

I do like my wrist strap release don’t get me wrong.  Just looking to change it up a little.  I like that you can clip it on the d-loop. 

 

[Silver Belly62]

I switched to a Hot Shot Vapor thumb release before last season, definitely was a learning curve for me but so far it has been fine

[Livesintrees]

2 hours ago, maximus66 said:

Once you drop one out of a tree you will LOL


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I haven’t done it yet.

[Livesintrees]

1 hour ago, Happy said:

I saw in a picture you were shooting I believe a silverback?  

Yes. Silver back (tension) , a nock 2 it (trigger) a 2 smooth (hinge) Carter ember (trigger) and a stan shootoff (trigger)