Clickers. Who uses one?

[highpoint forge]

I'm new to bowhunting and saw that a clicker helps with you learn proper draw and release. Are they useful? Who here uses them?

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

Yes, they are very helpful, especially for dealing with target panic.

[BigCnyn]

I use one on my hunting bow, and my target bow.
It is a way for me to complete my shot. Set my hand, draw, aim, expand, click its gone..

[vermonster13]

They are an excellent learning tool and some like Cnyn use them while hunting. Very good for preventing creep or letting you know that you are over-bowed.

[highpoint forge]

Anchor point is a good start but I do sometimes feel I should keep pulling or I'll draw and then draw again until anchored, rather than one fluid pull and release.

[Dirty Bill]

A clicker used right will help with a ton of problems and will help build perfect form.

i used one for a long time.I used the clickety click model. I made it quiet,so it doesn't click,but you can feel it in the handle when it clicks.

it was the best thing I ever did for my shooting.  

[Blackhawk]

A couple years ago I became really frustrated    with target panic and all those "guarantees" to cure it were worthless for me.  The clicker has made archery fun once again and I use them on all my bows for both hunting and target use.    

By the way, I have experimented drawing on close range deer and have found that the audible "click" (even without silencing) does not alert the animals.

[Dirty Bill]

Originally posted by Blackhawk:
A couple years ago I became really frustrated with target panic and those "guarantees" to cure were worthless for me.  The clicker has made archery fun once again and use them on all my bows for both hunting and target use.

#1..  

[wtpops]

I used one to fix a roving draw lenght. It worked fine, when i solved the peoblem i stopped using it.

[BobW]

It worked great to make me use proper form (get to my full draw) after having a bow blow up on me.  Don't use it now, but the mount is still on the bow in case I fall again.

[McDave]

I used to use them on all my bows, but after a while I found that I had established a consistent draw length and could hold at full draw without target panic, so I removed them from all but one bow.  I still keep one on my 65# bow, which is a bit overbowed for me, but I like to shoot it from time to time to build up my strength, and the clicker keeps me honest.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

How do these things work guys? are they easy to set up and remove from a bow? I'm thinking that might be a great  tool for changing your anchor point.....or teaching someone to estabish a good anchor point....how bout it guys?   Kirk

[Horne Shooter]

They just stick on your limb and are adjustable to your string.  They are cheap and (I believe) the best thing I have found to solve what ails you in your shooting.  Easy to get on and off.  I don't use them during hunting season but based on what Blackhawk said -I may start.  Three Rivers has a few but I like the Crick-It...about 14 bucks and worth it!

[laddy]

I have a built in clicker, in my right shoulder.  Way too many hours of shooting way too many arrows out of way too heavy bows.

[Shape Shifter]

I think "clickers" are one of the most over looked tool there is when it comes to correcting form. They really help you replace a very bad habit with a good one. After using it for a while you really won't even notice the click because you have retrained your brain.

[steadman]

I use one on all my bows. And as stated above they help me a lot. They made shooting fun again and cured my target panic. They are a great tool. Also they can be quieted for hunting.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Originally posted by laddy:
I have a built in clicker, in my right shoulder.  Way too many hours of shooting way too many arrows out of way too heavy bows.

I like it bro! LOL          

[Blackhawk]

Here's a Klickety Klicker on a recurve.  It sticks on the limb without causing damage, and is easily removed.  

I took off the piece of chain and use only the cord which is placed between the strings and can be adjusted.

 

[Yellow Dog]

Ron Pittsley from Predator bows developed and sells the "Crick-it" draw check. Although I've never used one, I have dealt with Ron on a couple of bow purchases and you won't find a nicer guy to work with. Not only is Ron an knowledgeable, outstanding archer/bowhunter, he's a superb bowyer. The last Predator I bought from him has all but cured me of my Widow addiction!

[McDave]

Kirk

A clicker is used to establish a consistent draw length, so is probably a good way to establish an anchor point.  Another benefit is that it will warn you if you're not pushing with your bow arm or if your bow shoulder collapses, since you will find yourself drawing past your anchor point with no click.

They are easy to set up and remove from the bow.  You should set brace height before fastening on the clicker string, as twisting the bowstring would mess that up.  Pay attention to the knot recommended in the clicker instructions, as the clicker string can get fouled around the bowstring and using their knot helps prevent that.

If you want controversy, just ask people whether to put the clicker closer to the top or the bottom of the limbs.  Everyone has their own opinion on that.