I have problems with my hand the fingers will lock up and hurt bad especially after shooting. I would like to know about using a mechanical release my concern is the arrow reaction because of the style of the rest I know with a compound the arrow is effected vertical and a recurve or longbow the arrow is effected horiz being on a shelf rest and then what type would be the best rope style or other any and all input greatly appreciated and thanks

The release doesn't negate spine. You tune with the release. It generally allows for a wider spine parameter due to less drag and string oscilattion, but if you have arrows spined properly for the bow now, they will probably work fine. People were using mechanical release with recurves back in the early 70's.

Using a release will probably require changing the nockpoint as you now have one small contact point on the string instead of three fingers, which will change how the limbs react to each other. As George said should work fine. Bob

I have a buddy who has a couple fingers missing. He shoots with the aid of a mechanical release off the shelf of his Martin Hatfield take down. He is one of the best shots I know.

I use one most days Viking. Its a Tru Flight and it is hinged which allows the arrow to escape kind of like fingers. It has no effect on any of your equipment either. You wont have to change nock point..shouldnt have to. Good Luck!

I had to start using a caliper release in February, due to a broken finger on my string hand. In my case, my arrows behaved about the same as when I was shooting 3-under. What did change, however, was my anchor and my sight picture, due to the fact that my eye is now much higher above the arrow. If you are going to switch to a mechanical release, and you plan to hunt with it this fall, I would suggest making the transition as soon as possible... it's definitely going to take some time to adjust your shot process and "aiming" to the new release.

I'd be happy to discuss this in more, if you'd like. If you're interested, send me a private reply and I will give you my phone #.

Good luck.

David

Lost viking, about 10 years ago I messed up my lower string finger and could not shoot my Pronghorn. I left the nocking point in place on the string and put a string rope loop tied above the brass nock point and the other end below the arrow's nock when it was on the string. Guess what? I had perfect arrow flight using the same arrows. I was using a Scott Little Goose release. I was anchoring with my hand along my jaw and the cock feather touching my nose. I was able to harvest to nice does like that. Give it a try. You will have to experiment a little with anchor points, but be patient. Best of luck! Jim :)

To all many thanks on the input I plan on gettin started with it this weekend and will let ya all know how well it works for me. Once again thanks

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