Release - Index vs. thumb trigger??

I’ve shot an index since day one. Switched to a thumb release after the past season. Sold my index releases

It’s definitely personal preference…I still shoot a Scott index release. The problem I see with most people is they “slap” that trigger with the index finger which makes for a very inconsistent shot. The thing to do is leave your index finger stationary on the trigger and pull your arm back like you would for a thumb release the fire…makes it way more consistent and accurate as your not slapping that trigger when your pin lines up but forced to hold your pin on target until it fires…I know it sounds confusing but it works.

Stanford?Stanislaus?
Or
Stanislawski?

Ive been slapping the trigger and fighting some target panic lately with my index release. Talked to Sammy and Ronnie about switching to a thumb release and both said I'd be looking at adding a half inch to my draw length and cutting some new arrows. Tough pill to swallow after picking up a dozen Axis 340's at the end of last season. If I could start fresh I'd 100% go thumb release.

All that panic and sensitive setting of the index trigger, them days are over when you buy :

Stan Extinction 2, or Carter Like Mike 2.

The Extinction is now upgraded to the strike x, but i just found a leftover stock of Extinction 2, and at a great price. I have two now, one for backup.

These 2 releases are a whole different world. No trigger travel , and not necessary to set it sensitive to get that no trigger travel.

I say get the web connect version, and set the length so the trigger falls in the second fold joint of your finger.

Whole nuther world. Trust me, that panic will be wiped out.

I shot a thumb release since the mid 1990's.

After the Stan Extinction 2, i will not go back to that.

You will get a thumb release, and will sense that trigger moving, and your mind will panic once again. Thats not the answer.

I have a blackout 3 finger thumb release that I've been considering selling. Bought it a couple of years ago and went back to index. Just sits in my bow case now.

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Carter Like Mike 2

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I second this release for an index. There is ZERO creep in the trigger and if you set the tension correctly it can be used similar to a back tension release - if you want it to. Can't recommend this release enough.

I've used all of them. Developed a severe case of target panic from index releases. I then went with a thumb trigger release and it cured my target panic for a while until my brain realized it could punch that trigger just as easily. Now i strictly use a back tension. Like Levi Morgan says, "if you can use a back tension while hunting, maybe you shouldn't be taking those shots".

I've killed a pile of deer with my back tension release and i can't think of anytime where i didn't get a shot because of it.

Yeah, sorry. "can't"

Not sure what you are laughing at. There are a ton of bow hunters that use back tension releases.

With respect to his comment, he was referencing folks that use back tension while target shooting and then switch to some other style to hunt with because they think they can get off a quicker shot in the heat of the moment.