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Title: 3 Under Tab Suggestions?
Post by: BD on December 20, 2018, 10:15:22 AM
I'm switching to 3 under and am looking for suggestions for a tab. I have the black widow tab but it seems a little too thick for my liking. I'm actually shooting best with an old calf-hair split finger tab. Any suggestions on a nice tab that isn't too thick?

Thank You!
Title: Re: 3 Under Tab Suggestions?
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 20, 2018, 10:18:49 AM
There was a thread on tabs a while back, here it is.

http://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=165150.0
Title: Re: 3 Under Tab Suggestions?
Post by: bigbadjon on December 20, 2018, 11:47:10 AM
When I shot 3 under I used the split tab anyway. I recommend the Bateman cordovan tab with the integrated finger loop. It is the one 3rivers sells as the Eichler Signature tab.
Title: Re: 3 Under Tab Suggestions?
Post by: mahantango on December 20, 2018, 05:36:19 PM
If you can find a leather thickness you like, why not make your own? Probably the easiest leatherwork project possible. I've been making my own for years loosely based on the Bateman.
Title: Re: 3 Under Tab Suggestions?
Post by: Kc kreger on December 20, 2018, 06:58:54 PM
A lot of folks like my shell cordovan 3 under tabs.

(https://i.imgur.com/52mojZE.jpg)

Or I also make shell cordovan SAM tabs!

(https://i.imgur.com/DwyjOm4.jpg)

If you'd like to make your own tab I have a little bit of shell cordovan remnants left that I sell in a bag for just $25!

(https://i.imgur.com/mryBR3a.jpg)

Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: 3 Under Tab Suggestions?
Post by: bunyan on December 20, 2018, 07:08:15 PM
I just made my own 3 under tab this week from some spare leather I had lying around. It's not cordovan but works real well. There at several videos out there on how to make one or do an image search to help get started. I'm no leather worker but the one tip I'll give is to sand the edges of the tab to give a smooth, comfortable edge. Start larger and trim a little at a time until you get the custom shape that works for you. Then you can cut aa many as you like and have extras everywhere!
Title: Re: 3 Under Tab Suggestions?
Post by: TGbow on December 20, 2018, 08:36:52 PM
I mainly use a Neet Monster tab. Not too thin or thick.
I have a Bison 3u tab also that is a little thinner but a good tab.
Title: Re: 3 Under Tab Suggestions?
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on December 22, 2018, 10:50:30 AM
I have just switch from the Black Widow 3 under to the Yost Predator tab I like the feel of the Yost tabs.
Title: Re: 3 Under Tab Suggestions?
Post by: Cwilder on December 23, 2018, 03:38:18 AM
I have grown very fond of the Yost tab
Title: Re: 3 Under Tab Suggestions?
Post by: Stump73 on December 23, 2018, 05:48:55 PM
I really love my Rod Jenkins signature tab from BigJim.
Title: Re: 3 Under Tab Suggestions?
Post by: kenneth butler on December 25, 2018, 06:25:36 PM
I make my own to get the thickness needed. Here is the latest cordovan shell.>>>---->Ken Picture won't upload trying another picture. The one on the left is Cordovan the middle calf hair the right is ballistic nylon. All work well.
Title: Re: 3 Under Tab Suggestions?
Post by: BigP on December 26, 2018, 09:14:49 AM
Like Ken, I make my own. That way I can get the perfect size and thickness
Title: Re: 3 Under Tab Suggestions?
Post by: sheepdogreno on December 27, 2018, 11:52:34 PM
you cant beat a bateman cordovan tab for the price.....ive shot thousands of arrows on the same one and its not even remotely close to needing replaced...I prefer something I can adjust the tightness. I have a eichler tab I don't like as much because I cant get it tight due to its design