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Diligence:
Okay folks,

I have the unique situation of only have a thumb and two fingers on my right hand (pointer and index).  The ring and pinky have been gone for 20 years.

Just trying to get back into bows (it's been 20 years) and previously I used a release with my compound bow.  Now I want to try traditional gear.  Have just finished a self-bow and am looking for your collective advice.

I just made myself a tab, and have been shooting a bit with one finger above and one below the arrow.  It feels pretty secure as long as my nock stays on the string, but I'm wondering if two fingers below with some sort of thumb support from above would be a better method.

As I said, previously I used a release and so have no experience to guide me...I'm shooting a self-bow around 55#, off the hand.  Currently only using aluminum arrows with plastic nocks, but as soon as I finish some fletching, plan to change to home made woodies with wood nocks.

...what would you all suggest?  Pro's cons?....I tried to do a search, but had trouble narrowing it down enough.

Cheers,
D

Kegan:
Nothing wrong with that. Might cause a bit of gfinger pain in weights above that, but you should have no problem with it. If nothing else you can use your release (no one would hold it against you). So long as you're shooting :)!

hawkbow:
My dad, is missing fingers as well and uses two fingers under and a sinew nock point above the arrow.. he has taken literally hundreds of animals with his selfbows... happy hunting.... Hawk

Diligence:
Thanks for your thoughts.....when the snow that fell last night melts, I'll get out and try the 2 fingers under.

Cheers,
D

Pat B:
I would think one above and one below would be more comfortable because of even pressure on both fingers. Do try other options and use what works best you you.
  For shooting all day long, one above and one below might be the ticket. For hunting situations two under might be, but you will have to choose only one and stick with it so your draw is consistent.

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