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Title: Clicker?
Post by: Doods70 on October 11, 2013, 08:22:00 PM
As traditional shooters, would any of you recommend the use of a clicker?

Been having problems holding and from my Olympic recurve background, the use of a clicker has helped me hold and aim.

Will it be ok to use a riser attached clicker on my traditional bow? Or will it ruin the "traditional" spirit behind it.

Thanks
Title: Re: Clicker?
Post by: njloco on October 11, 2013, 08:31:00 PM
I'm pretty sure a lot of guys use a clicker, and if they don't, use whatever makes you shoot it better.
Title: Re: Clicker?
Post by: Trad Whitetail on October 11, 2013, 08:33:00 PM
Clickers are fine.  A lot of us use them.  I can shoot fine without it, but at distance and while practicing a lot it "keeps me honest" on my draw length (I have a tendency to short draw by an inch or two sometimes).  I use the one that mounts to the limb and don't even know its there most of the time.  It also does not interfere when hunting.  One of the things I really like about it is when I am shooting from weird positions it makes me complete my draw.  I don't use on on every bow but if I notice my form going south I make sure to shoot the clicker for a while.
Title: Re: Clicker?
Post by: KSdan on October 11, 2013, 08:35:00 PM
Have used one more on than off in the past 12 years. The only "problem" I have ever heard of is some traditional 3-D shoots have rules against them. I personally have never run into that rule however.
Title: Re: Clicker?
Post by: Doods70 on October 11, 2013, 09:14:00 PM
Thank you everyone for your replies.

Just wanting some feedbacks since I am just enjoying traditional / barebow shooting this year. Didn't want to offend the more "traditional" shooters out there. hehe

Anyway, the clicker goes on.

Thank you
Title: Re: Clicker?
Post by: A.S. on October 12, 2013, 06:28:00 AM
I've been using one for over 20 years now. I use the limb mounted ones. Do a search over on the Shooters forum, lots of good advice on them over there.
Title: Re: Clicker?
Post by: bigbadjon on October 12, 2013, 02:19:00 PM
Clickers, sights, arrow rests, mechanical releases... everyone of those things existed before compound bows and I would not fault any archer who chooses to utilize them today.
Title: Re: Clicker?
Post by: huntnmuleys on October 12, 2013, 02:50:00 PM
I used to use one, but kinda got away from it when I got my anchor point all figured out.  I can guarantee you,if it starts to wander again, ill be reattaching the clicker.  they help a lot.
Title: Re: Clicker?
Post by: Doods70 on October 12, 2013, 08:53:00 PM
Thanks again everyone. Don't have the limb mounted clickers available in the Philippines. Will either DIY one or make a longer riser clicker.\\

Anyone know how to DIY a limb mounted clicker?

Thank you,
Doods