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Author Topic: Shooting tab question  (Read 494 times)

Offline Mudd

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Shooting tab question
« on: November 16, 2007, 11:07:00 PM »
Are all tabs the same or are there some that are better than the others. I'd like to get something that'll help my release. Thanks!
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Offline draco

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Re: Shooting tab question
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2007, 11:19:00 PM »
For the last ten years I`ve been shooting a Saunders plastic tab,And I mean the same exact tab,and it just keeps getting better with age. They take a little getting used to because they are stiff but they are very fast on the loose. They are weather proof and it seems they never wear out.I think I`ve shot all the major brands and this works the best for me. And I think Killdeer shoots one as well and says she loves hers as well.

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Re: Shooting tab question
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2007, 12:32:00 AM »
Cavalier Elite! It lasts a long time and will help in being consistant in how you hold the string. Was recommended by experienced archers.
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Offline Curveman

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Re: Shooting tab question
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2007, 07:01:00 AM »
Second the Elite. I use the finger divider only and cut mine down a bit and away from the string.
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Offline KodiakBob

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Re: Shooting tab question
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2007, 07:40:00 AM »
Split finger Cav Elite. 3 under 3River tab

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Re: Shooting tab question
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2007, 09:44:00 AM »
I once tested (backyard) a regular cowhide, a sharkskin, and a cordovan tab in the same design. The release was very smooth with the cordovan, fair with the cowhide, and not so good with the sharkskin. In fact, at about 20 yards, the arrow would impact 6 inches differently between the sharkskin, and the cordovan. I switched back several times always with the same results.

The cordovan is slicker then sharkskin, but I never  could explain why there was that much difference in where the arrow impacted. That's one of those things that I want to revisit.

Offline Mudd

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Re: Shooting tab question
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2007, 09:54:00 AM »
Any suggestions on where to look for a variety of tabs for purchase? I've checked out a few of the sites sponors but haven't found much in the way of tabs. Thank you!
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Re: Shooting tab question
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2007, 10:59:00 AM »
Get the Cordovan tab from Alaskan Bowhunting supply a sponsor here....
    By 2 and you have a life time supply, the second one is just incase ya loose the first one....
    They just get better with use....   :thumbsup:
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Offline Son of Texas

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Re: Shooting tab question
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2007, 01:36:00 PM »
Split finger Cav Elite. 3 under 3River tab

Offline longstick

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Re: Shooting tab question
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2007, 05:55:00 PM »
I go with the cavalier elite as well..that finger spacer DO keep me from pinching the nock and I get much better grouping

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Re: Shooting tab question
« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2007, 06:25:00 PM »
I shoot 3 under. I would recommend throwing away the finger spacer and the other metal piece that comes with screws. Just use the tab.
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