Can a change in release help your target panic?

[GILBERT]

I just remembered, there is a release that came out in the 70s or early 80s that would help you simply by switching to it. I cannot remember the name,or who put it out but it was a hydraulic release. It was blue in color. It was very modrn looking for the times, about 1/4" thick. It worked like any other release except that when you depressed the trigger it wouldnot release the string until the hydraulic oil init went thu the process and then trigger the release. At time it would release within second, and then other times it would take as much as 5 to 8 seconds to release after you had depressed the trigger. You had to hold all tensions at full draw until the release would let go of the string without you knowing when...as it should be when shooting a release.

Maybe some of the old archer on the GS can remember that release. It was a great traing aid toward helping with your target panic. It would work great for PAA, or Vegas leagues because you were not concerned about letting of the arrow until its time came. Unlike hunting where at times you have to have complete control, and release quickly at times.


GILBERT

[Hammer1]

Yes. It did for me. I was using a tru ball short n sweet with the swept back trigger with my PSE Bowmadness. Decided to get a tru ball Beast with the forward trigger fir a spare and to try somthin new. I jerk forward so bad with that release I can miss a large bag target at 25 yrds. But I shoot with it fine with my 42" ata bow. I will panic with it so bad, my release hand shakes before the shot, but only with the short ata bow. Beats me if I know why.

[SwineAssassiN]

It didn't work for me. I had to put my bow away for a couple of months before I for over it. I had a bad experience at a pop up tournament. I think I may never shoot competitively again. It messed up my mind. Hunting on the other hand, or bowfishing. I'm good to go

[huntinfool]

AJ the TP guru is an associate sponsor of this site.Give him a PM

He cured me. I had been battling it for years. I'd highly recommend sending him a PM. You will not regret it.

[tpcollins]

Typically, when you make a release change, your shooting improves to a point, but I think it's mostly mental.
You won't cure your target panic simply by just changing releases, you've got to fix your head, so you can control target panic.

This is pretty well said. After switching from a hand held release and shooting some sort wrist release for years with a string loop, I always had trouble holding as steady as I wanted on the target - and I whenever did I lock up, the pin always settled at 6 o'clock.

Two years ago I bought a new bow and treated myself to a Carter Chocolate Lite thumb release. The release allows me to roll the back of my hand up against the side of my face and hold my elbow in the proper position. I am much more steady on the target - ymmv.

[Draco]

I've had two friends that changed to trad archery in order to deal with it. No sights and no holding.

[cbd10pt]

You're thinking to much bud just shoot at close targets .have fun again with it challenge yourself see how fast you can hit five clay pigeons or something else fun. Works for me anyway my bow just goes off when everything is right. Good luck .oh and the shooting with eyes closed technique is great for developing form, no target to panic about when your eyes are closed. It proves to yourself you can release smooth and clean

[Bjankowski]

Target panic happens to a lot of people; I've been shooting competition for over 40 years and sometimes I have to deal with it too. I shoot a back tension release for competition and a thumb release for hunting, but he best way to cure it is to do some blind bale shooting.. I don't know if someone else has mention that yet, but it's the best cure.

[wlfhound27]

I agree its all mental. I do not hear it enough on TBH, but everyone needs a quick pre shot routine while going into full draw. This helps you concentrate on your practice and not on the animal or missing. Just try it

[muddyfuzzy]

[ame="http://vimeo.com/57731819"]2013 ATA Show Scott Seminar on Vimeo[/ame]

this is a great video from scott archery on releases with some of the best around from this year's ata. these guys bring up a lot of good points and talk about using different releases to fix issues.

[KactusKiller]

I've had two friends that changed to trad archery in order to deal with it. No sights and no holding.

This is where I am headed. My tp started when I first serious started shooting my traditional gear. It got really bad in 2010 so I started hunting primarily with traditional. Last yr it got so bad that I decided to put down the traditional and concentrate solely on my compound. I tried the AJ TP disc and all the above referenced changes. It's as bad as its ever been. Even worse when hunting.
I decided towards the end of the season it was time to pick up th recurve full time when hunting. Like Draco said , no sight or hold to panic about. Also I really enjoy it.

[bowhuntntxn]

I just remembered, there is a release that came out in the 70s or early 80s that would help you simply by switching to it. I cannot remember the name,or who put it out but it was a hydraulic release. It was blue in color. It was very modrn looking for the times, about 1/4" thick. It worked like any other release except that when you depressed the trigger it wouldnot release the string until the hydraulic oil init went thu the process and then trigger the release. At time it would release within second, and then other times it would take as much as 5 to 8 seconds to release after you had depressed the trigger. You had to hold all tensions at full draw until the release would let go of the string without you knowing when...as it should be when shooting a release.

Maybe some of the old archer on the GS can remember that release. It was a great traing aid toward helping with your target panic. It would work great for PAA, or Vegas leagues because you were not concerned about letting of the arrow until its time came. Unlike hunting where at times you have to have complete control, and release quickly at times.


GILBERT

This is what you are talking about. Scary at first but fun when you start to master it!

http://www.scatrelease.com/

[ByronF]

Does anyone have a scat release I can try? Looks interesting and would love to try one.

[badshot]

For me its easier to find a solid anchor point with a thumb release than a writ caliper type.

[tpcollins]

For me its easier to find a solid anchor point with a thumb release than a writ caliper type.

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