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Title: thunderchild and finger pinch
Post by: Ladams on August 21, 2012, 05:47:00 PM
I just spotted a 58" big jims thunderchild in the classifieds, I draw 28" is this bow gonna pinch??? I tried to call big jim to discuss it with him but they have closed for the day.
Any help from thunderchild shooters would be great......
Thanks
Larry
Title: Re: thunderchild and finger pinch
Post by: Spike on August 21, 2012, 05:58:00 PM
I shoot a 53# 56" TC at 29" draw with no finger pinch issues
Title: Re: thunderchild and finger pinch
Post by: team fudd on August 21, 2012, 06:04:00 PM
I shot a 56" at etar and I draw 29 and it didnt pinch a bit.  They are super nice too.  I was super impressed.
Title: Re: thunderchild and finger pinch
Post by: drewsbow on August 21, 2012, 06:23:00 PM
I shoot a 56 " and have alot longer draw than that with no problem
Title: Re: thunderchild and finger pinch
Post by: Frenchymanny on August 21, 2012, 06:26:00 PM
Drewsbow on Tradgang is shooting a 56" TC and he draws way past 30"

BigJim has a 31" draw and he shoots a 56" TC if I remember correctly

F-Manny
Title: Re: thunderchild and finger pinch
Post by: Birdbow on August 21, 2012, 06:31:00 PM
I shoot a 56" TC @ 27" draw , so a 58" @ 28 should be no problem. I love mine and it is the only bow I now hunt with.
Title: Re: thunderchild and finger pinch
Post by: DaddyPaul on August 21, 2012, 06:55:00 PM
I shot a 56 or 58" TC at TBOF a couple weeks back with no pinch at all (28.5-29"s).  Great shooting little bow.
Title: Re: thunderchild and finger pinch
Post by: BigJim on August 21, 2012, 08:43:00 PM
Often times, finger pinch can be a form issue. If you learn to take a deep hook and keep it until you hit anchor, it may aleviate the problem.

I used to subconciously roll my fingers out as I drew to anchor. I was basically anticipating my release. It would grind the flesh of my finger in to the back of my fingernail. Very painful and would affect my shooting after awhile (didn't matter what length bow I shot).

I finally realized what I was doing and corrected it by completing my draw to anchor while maintaing a deep hook. I no longer have any problems and routinely shoot my 56" TC out to 31"s. I would suggest however for draw lengths of 30" and longer to choose the 58".

BigJim
Title: Re: thunderchild and finger pinch
Post by: BigJim on August 21, 2012, 08:44:00 PM
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Post by: pickaspot55 on August 21, 2012, 08:49:00 PM
I have a 56 and never had finger pinch. Great shooting bows I love it.
Title: Re: thunderchild and finger pinch
Post by: pickaspot55 on August 21, 2012, 08:50:00 PM
I have a 56 and never had finger pinch. Great shooting bows I love it.
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Post by: longbowben on August 21, 2012, 10:51:00 PM
No i just shot a 54 inch TC at 29" draw and no finger pinch at all.
Title: Re: thunderchild and finger pinch
Post by: Archie on August 21, 2012, 11:55:00 PM
I draw 31", and shot a 58" TC AT Compton this year.  It was a great little bow and I didn't notice any finger-pinch.