Sore finger

[Don Case]

I've developed an abrasion right beside my nail on my index finger on my right hand. I believe it is from the  nock reinforcing thread on my arrows. The sore itself is not a big deal but it makes me flinch when I release and I'm spraying arrows all over the target(and surrounding yard). Any way to solve this. I'm using a finger tab.
Don

[H Rhodes]

Try a shooting glove that covers that digit till it heals up some.  I have had things like that bother me in the past.  My arrow making skills is usually the cause of it.  Even a gorilla,  all thumbs arrow maker like myself has to slow down and smooth everything out perfectly so you don't have those problems.  Super glue and a sloppy thread wrap can make for sore fingers.   

[PrimitiveTim]

You could try changing up your grip?

[Pat B]

I used to get a similar problem from the seam inside the fingers of my shooting glove. Now when I buy a new glove I turn it inside out and trim the excess leather from the seams.
 Try a deep hook for drawing instead of putting the string at the first joint.

[bowtarist]

I used to get this w/ a short bow I have. I started shooting three under and the finger pinch went away. Just an idea. I was opposed to it at the start, but ended up shooting that bow pretty good w/ just a little practice. dp

[tallpine]

You are probably torqueing the string, ( drawing hand not in line with string) I had the same problem. Switched to three under, problem solved also accuracy improved greatly.

[Don Case]

So if I change to 3 under I would have to make sure the nocks snap on to the string??

[PrimitiveTim]

So if I change to 3 under I would have to make sure the nocks snap on to the string??

Yes, for the most part.  I would switch to a tertiary grip.  It takes a little bit of getting used to but there's a reason our ancestors used it.

[bowtarist]

So if I change to 3 under I would have to make sure the nocks snap on to the string??

No..not a true snap nock is necessary. Just need to have a nocking point or nock stop on your string and nock under the nock stop. I use both traditional brass nock stops or dental floss wrapped around the string. Once you find the sweet spot you can hit the floss w/ some super glue to keep it in place.

[PEARL DRUMS]

Try leveling your draw elbow off Don. Sounds like maybe you have a case of elbow in the air disease, I suffer from it.