Back Tension or Trigger?

[macdonda]

Hi, I've been shooting on and off for a number of years. I recently got back into it and am satisfied with how I'm shooting but I always want to improve. I notice a lot of target and 3-D shooters have been using back tension releases. I do get some movement at times when I "squeeze' and sometimes'punch' the trigger (Usually when I'm tired). I'm wondering if a back tension will stabilize my shot. Are they hard to get used to? Would my equipment (Nock point, string loop or draw length) have to change if I started using one? Also, if they are reccomended, what is a good entry level back tension release?

Any thoughts or feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
macdonda

[sniper]

Wow macdonda, those are all loaded questions but We'll try

First

You should try and use your back no matter what style of release you use.

Second

Yes they can be quite difficult to get use to. But by the number of archers going to some style of back tension release you can probably guess that it worth the trouble.

Third

Depending on the release you choose, it can change your gear quite abit.
Some will change your anchor point, and some will shorten or lengthen your draw length. Jackal uses a Carter Target 4, and seams to be able to switch back and forth between that and his caliper with only a slight variation in draw length, and shoots both very well.

Fourth

There are a couple of really good back tension releases on the market today that come with saftey's . This is a great way to get into a back tension release that won't get away on you.

If you check the review section, I have just completed my review of the Carter Solution 3, This would be a great entry level back tension release.
Also you could check out the Tru-ball Sweet Spot and the Stanislawski Safeshot.

Good luck with your endevors macdonda, hope this helps.

[Mikey]

well I use a caliper ..... never used to use my back at all .... just pulled the trigger and go ...... well lemme tell you I had some Impromptu lessons one day ....Sniper taught me how to use my back in my release With my caliper I might add) and my constintancy has gone from non existant to pretty damn consitant.

I am looking at a true BT release .... with a safty ..... cuase as much as I love myself ...i'm not into punching myself in the head

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[WOOKIE]

Yep Mikey, find a release with a safety, cuz we don't wan't you punching yourself in the yap, as Warden and I have too much fun doing it for you!
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[Ishpah]

:shock: I marvelled in the increase in accuracy that I gained when I went from fingers to the triggered caliper release, but there were still those little idiosyncrosies that couldn't be tamed. I could not get completely comfortable with the trigger caliper type(and I have several, old and new), punching trigger and arrow creep, etc.
Then someone suggested that I try a back tension release. I went out and purchased a Winn Archery C-12. Well, let me tell you, the initial experience was less than satisfying. After experiencing a near self induced TKO, I was quite ready to give that release the heave-ho. I started to analyze my shots and found that if I relaxed as if I were using the trigger type, then it was quite likely the shot would go off prematurely and that errant shot to the "kisser" could be imminent. That boiled down to a total lack of focus on my part.
Using the back tension is much the same as using fingers, once you're locked on to the string, you stayed focused until the shot is off. It took a little to get used to, but once I overcame my self imposed obstacles I was very pleased with the results. It is quite like shooting with the finger tab, but without all the nuances.

[kakko]

I started with my first release was a wrist strap caliper,it was ok until I went from a nocking point to a loop, then I tried a true fire T-handle with a caliper, and my shooting got better, I have now moved to a chappy Boss by trueball with a caliper, and my shooting has even improved more,
i guess I'll stick with it until I find something else that will give me a little more.
The best is to try some thing and see what the results are and if it works for you
Robin