I have to admit i really enjoy traditional archery, but the problem is i have to shoot bare fingered to get decent groups, i shoot 3 fingers under and strictly gap, although at closer ranges i dont notice me looking at the arrow as much. the problem is for the life of me i cant feel my middle finger to the corner of my mouth with a tab glove ive tried all styles small medium and large to no avail i cannot get consistent because i cant feel my middle finger touching my mouth any advice will be appreciated. Maybe a different anchor point??? ive had around 16 kills nothing farther then 15 yards but when it comes to targets and using gloves tabs lets say nothing to brag about as many years as ive been doing it i should be a whole lot better and should be able to use a tab or glove by now
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My friend Tom shoots bare fingered and has for 40 years. His three pulling fingers look horrible too. The corner of the mouth is not really a good anchor unless your on a tooth or some thing. The skin can move too much to work well.
I anchor with my pointer finger knuckle on my cheek bone and the thumb knuckle behind my jaw for a draw check. My fingers don't even touch my face. This works for me and has kept my moustache even as well.
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I have baseball mitts for hands. One day I misplaced my glove and a friend said all I have is a med tab, I said well let me try that, or I'll have to shoot bare fingers.
The tad was way small, like to have never gotten my finger in the hole, more less hoping it'd cover my fingers. and WOW what a shock! It was like shooting bare fingers, I could feel the K-9 tooth, and still the string was covering my fingers, I do a deep hook too
The only modification I've made is the making the finger hole larger.Us a tab 1-2 sizes smaller, then id the smallest don't cover then go up one size and trim the middle finger with scissors with a small dip till you feel the tip of your finger.
One of the best mistakes I've made in a long time. now I shoot a single piece of leather.
There is a compromise out there for you. keep trying, you'll get it.
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