Question: finger position on wrist release

[OldNewbie]

Reading through the latest issue of Whitetail magazine, an article says to adjust your wrist release so the second knuckle joint is on the trigger. The pictures were a bit confusing, but I think the author meant second down from the tip of the finger, i.e. second crease when finger is bent. I have had mine set on the first joint (from the tip).  Is this something that makes a meaningful difference?  

[Doewhacker]

9 minutes ago, OldNewbie said:

Reading through the latest issue of Whitetail magazine, an article says to adjust your wrist release so the second knuckle joint is on the trigger. The pictures were a bit confusing, but I think the author meant second down from the tip of the finger, i.e. second crease when finger is bent. I have had mine set on the first joint (from the tip).  Is this something that makes a meaningful difference?  

For me, yes. For you, I can't say. Try it a see how it feels and if it affects your groups.

[moog5050]

9 minutes ago, OldNewbie said:

Reading through the latest issue of Whitetail magazine, an article says to adjust your wrist release so the second knuckle joint is on the trigger. The pictures were a bit confusing, but I think the author meant second down from the tip of the finger, i.e. second crease when finger is bent. I have had mine set on the first joint (from the tip).  Is this something that makes a meaningful difference?  

I bet it was second from hand, i.e. Joint closest to tip.  The barrel would be too short for me to place my finger behind the trigger when drawing if I had the trigger at the joint closest to hand. 

[Doewhacker]

Wouldn't the second joint be the same from either end of a finger with three joints? lol

Knuckle, middle, finger tip, that's all I have, am I missing part of a finger?

[Doewhacker]

I put my trigger by the Proximal. Or as I call it the, middle one.

[moog5050]

Lol.  Not sure knuckle counts as a finger joint but if it does, I wasn't counting it.  Do you really use the middle joint over the trigger?

[moog5050]

Wow I had no idea some used that joint.  I have always used distal same for a gun.  Distal (or just slightly lower) for string on the recurve too.  

Edited August 19, 2017 by moog5050

[fasteddie]

I think I use the area half way between the Distal and the Proximal !  Thanks Doewhacker ! 

[Doc]

Actually, I do not put the trigger at any "joint". I use the pad of my index finger-tip. That is where I have the most sensitivity and control. It's exactly the same as I use for triggering a gun.

[OldNewbie]

Guess it comes down to different strokes for different folks.. I will have to experiment some.. 

[chiefbkt]

I use the middle or proximal joint as well. Then just a smooth straight backward movement (similar to a back tension) for the shot. Improved my accuracy tremendously.

[Nomad]

Shooting a firearm you want the finger to,move straight back so not to pull your shots , this means using the center of the pad past the distal,joint  . You want your second knuckle to always be pointing towards your target as well . This is basic stuff one learns in a beginners class .

I would think this transfers to a release as well.  I use the center of the pad here as well .

Edited August 26, 2017 by Stay at home Nomad

[Doewhacker]

One big difference from a gun for me would be the position of the trigger that's getting pulled. That and the string you are holding via the release changes pressure and angles I can bend my hand and finger. 

We are over thinking it of corse. Just do what comes natural.