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While I haven't seen one in a long time, I recall a release that swung around your index finger, it looked like a "comma" with a hole in it. You used your thumb to hold it while drawing, and on release, it would rotate around your index finger and bash your middle finger smartly.
"Golden" something if I recall....
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I met one trad shooter that uses a release. He was happy with it, but didn't do the 3D thing. Didnt' even hunt, just a backyard shooter. Nothing wrong with that.
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I got into " Traditional Archery " to get away from all the mechanical crap!! to each his own, but I'll stick with my finger's just my 2 cent's, Jason
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In the 60s and early 70s releases were as scarce as hen's teeth, especially those who gravitated towards the hunting aspects of archery. Those I saw were mostly homemade devices made out of hardwood and rope.
But hey, you have guys shooting inline muzzleloaders in modern camo patterns with highpowered scopes on them and they are supposed to be primative riflemen. They get frustrated when they can't shoot a 4" group at 200 yards now.
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Wow, that golden release looks like it would pack a wallop!
I personally wouldnt hesitate to use a release if I had some sort of finger release issue. I just like the idea of putting on my glove and being ready though.
The idea of a release-or release aid- has been around a lot longer than compounds. Mongolian thumb rings to name one.
I for one am loving the old pre-compound pictures of these things....awesome stuff.
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just my 2 cent's, Jason
