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Title: Tab troubles
Post by: mmgrode on January 19, 2008, 12:32:00 PM
Hey Gang,
  well, these past couple months I have been using the cordovan tab from 3 rivers.  I like the tab and it's durability, but I have one issue with it...the elastic finger cord.  When I shoot the cord(even with very tight adjustment) does not sufficiently keep the tab it place and it tends to gravitate down my finger.  Is there a way to remedy this or are there any other cordovan leater tabs out there that don't do this?  Perhaps one with a hole through the tab itself?  Thanks for the help, Matt
Title: Re: Tab troubles
Post by: longstick on January 19, 2008, 01:06:00 PM
I use a cavalier tab with cordovan and has a finger cord but not elastic..after I got it broke in to shooting I tend to leave it loose now for comfort and it works great
Title: Re: Tab troubles
Post by: oops sorry on January 19, 2008, 01:35:00 PM
I think that I have the same tab as you and haven't had that problem. For me the elastic would creep and get longer...cured that with a tiny spot of silicone seal at the location where the elastic serpentines through the tab. Maybe a little spot of silicone goop would leave a tacky pad for your finger? I like the tab when it stays put.
Title: Re: Tab troubles
Post by: MJB on January 19, 2008, 01:42:00 PM
Matt,
Just received two of these today , and was out shooting. They are the cat pajama's . Sent you a pm
Mike
 (http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j297/treeyelpr/cordovan-shooting-tab.jpg)
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j297/treeyelpr/Jan19_005.jpg)
Title: Re: Tab troubles
Post by: waterone on January 19, 2008, 02:23:00 PM
May seem like a silly question, but are you shooting with a deep hook.  I have seen several other shooting a lightweight tab with a fingertip hold, "loose" the tab upon release.

I actually prefer a very loose cord on my tabs, but then i shoot a pretty deep hook. I also trim my tabs to be as small as possible for the purpose.
Title: Re: Tab troubles
Post by: JRY309 on January 19, 2008, 02:45:00 PM
My favorite tab is a Bateman cordovan tab,it has a finger hole and a leather backing.It cost $10 to $12,I've been shooting my last one for 3 years.
Title: Re: Tab troubles
Post by: mmgrode on January 19, 2008, 02:48:00 PM
I shoot a deep hook .
Title: Re: Tab troubles
Post by: jimbob91 on January 19, 2008, 03:18:00 PM
MJB,can you tell me how i can get my hands on one of those?
Title: Re: Tab troubles
Post by: MJB on January 19, 2008, 03:23:00 PM
jimbob91 Sent you a pm
Title: Re: Tab troubles
Post by: madness522 on January 19, 2008, 03:53:00 PM
I like the Black Widow cordovan tab. It has a velcro strap and doesn't move much if any after dropping the string.
Title: Re: Tab troubles
Post by: Greg Skinner on January 19, 2008, 10:05:00 PM
The tab MJB showed a picture of looks like a Screaming Eagle tab like Brunner used to sell. It is all I use.  They last forever, but I have a couple of extras in case they ever become unavailable.  Probably Screaming Eagle still sells them but I think I had to call to order rather than ordering directly off the web site.
Title: Re: Tab troubles
Post by: MJB on January 19, 2008, 11:22:00 PM
Greg   :thumbsup:  That's exactly the TAB OUTSTANDING. Yep had to call an order Glad I did.
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