Contemplating a permanent switch

[Bud B.]

Went from two finger split to two under with most of the pressure on the index finger. As long as I do my part the arrows fly well. Nock fit IS paramount. And gotta have the double string nock.

[Javi]

Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:
3 under, 2 under, 1 under, thumb release, thumb and forefinger, split finger - ALL are as trad as yer ever gonna get.    

Very true...

[30coupe]

I shoot split...kind of. I put very little pressure on the index finger. As Rob said, it is more to control the nock fit than to draw the arrow. Again, as Rob pointed out, the middle finger is aligned with the forearm. By putting most of the pressure on the middle finger, I get cleaner releases without the noise that seems to go with three under. It also tends to minimize plucking the string (my nemesis). Another benefit is it keeps me from wearing out my index finger. I've dislocated the first and second knuckles of my index finger, which has left it pretty crooked. If I try to put equal pressure on my index finger, I blister the side of that finger.

I can and have shot both ways, but I just feel that I have better control with the index finger above the arrow.

Shoot whichever way works the best for you. There is no wrong way, just various right ones!

[zatoichi]

Are you a hunter or target shooter ? What distance were these groups shot at ? I see these arrows are 4 feather fletched . Are they wood, aluminum , or carbon . Have you taken any game with this set up ?

[Mudd]

I am 1st and foremost a hunter.

I do a lot of shooting just because I love shooting and have a great time doing it.

I like challenging myself by shooting at pull tab rings at distances that require than I remember where the tab is because I can't really see it...lol

The groups were only shot at 10 yards but I was trying a new form so I didn't want to get way out at 1st.

I primarily shoot wood but own a couple of carbons and some old fiberglass but no aluminum.

Yes I have taken game with my longbows and woodies but not shooting 3 under... yet.

God bless,Mudd

[Stone Knife]

WWHT. (what would Howard think)  

[buckeye_hunter]

Been shooting 3 under for about 6 months and consistency for me is WAY better. Stick with it Mudd!

[BRITTMAN]

Yeah Mudd I shoot 3 under with all bows even selfbows , it just feels natual to me .

[Tracks]

Good shooting no matter where your fingers lie on the string!
But I'm curious what you ordered from Colombia in that burlap sack. And don't say "coffee," los federales have heard that one many times before!  

I started shooting three under because my eye seems to line up with the arrow better that way. Seems to help me a bunch!

[Zradix]

Super cool Mudd!

If you found what works for you stay with it.
Sure looks like you found a winning approach!

No reason to do anything different.
Just don't loose that concentration you used to shoot those initial groups.
( that's where I've gone wrong before when changing styles)

Groups to be proud of Sir!

 

[Okie man]

I think you better stick to split finger with the Miller longbow or you're gonna be repairing a lot of arrows with broken nocks and torn feathers.   :D