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A REALLY GOOD HUNTING RELEASE ??
Have been using a Fletchhunter Release (Concho Style)for about 25 yrs; and want to upgrade to something better for hunting. I shoot with a D-Loop [made of string]; bow is 38" axle to axle [a short compound bow].There are, as you all know, so MANY releases on the market that selectionbecomes very difficult.Based on your experience, I would greatly appreciate your recommendations & thoughts on this.Thank you much.
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RE: A REALLY GOOD HUNTING RELEASE ??
I bet you are going to hear alot of people telling you to go with a scott archery release and they are nice.. but i am very partial to the jim fletcher team primos release.. its cheap and is very nice.. good luck
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RE: A REALLY GOOD HUNTING RELEASE ??
I was just about to post the same question.
I have been using a Tru-Fire of some kind so long I can't remember the model. But I had to shorten it so as to not loose too muchdraw length. Watch that. It can put your anchor back behind your ear! So I've noticed Fletcher offers a "shorty", as well as a model specificaly for string loops. Called a Hook Release. They are more than the team Primos, but if they'l do the job with the features I want, it's worth the money. Besides, it's time for a new toy anyway and a hell of a lot less than a new Mathews or Hoyt! I'm leaning towards the Shorty over the Hook just because it has a velcro strap and the Hook has a buckle. I also use a grip type release and like ti a lot for 3-D or competitions, but not practical in the field (no strap). I do believe however, that the grip release does pull higher poundages easier than a wrist type release. Good luck, and good hunting! |
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If you shoot a loop you I am going to tell you to try a scott.. They have a model, the sabertooth, that is great. Got it this year and really love it. Try it before you buy anything else.
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I love my tru fire bulldog release
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Tru-fire 3D hunter is an excellent thumb style release. It's easy to use even with gloves on and you can carry it in your pocket instead of it flopping around on your wrist. You can add a wrist leash to it so it's on your wrist and keep very handy.
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Thanks much to each of you good-hearted 'responders'....I greatly value your sharings. I havn't made up my mind yet; but the advice I will take IMMEDIATELY ... is to try out a release before you buy it. If I may leave you all with (my) recommendation about buying hunting equipment, I would say this: That these are allll toys.....and toys need no justifications to purchase them. Now isn't that liberating??!!! :D Thanks again to each of you.
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ORIGINAL: game4lunch I was just about to post the same question. I have been using a Tru-Fire of some kind so long I can't remember the model. But I had to shorten it so as to not loose too muchdraw length. Watch that. It can put your anchor back behind your ear! So I've noticed Fletcher offers a "shorty", as well as a model specificaly for string loops. Called a Hook Release. They are more than the team Primos, but if they'l do the job with the features I want, it's worth the money. Besides, it's time for a new toy anyway and a hell of a lot less than a new Mathews or Hoyt! I'm leaning towards the Shorty over the Hook just because it has a velcro strap and the Hook has a buckle. I also use a grip type release and like ti a lot for 3-D or competitions, but not practical in the field (no strap). I do believe however, that the grip release does pull higher poundages easier than a wrist type release. Good luck, and good hunting! IMHO, you should go with the buckle strap. The buckle strap tends to keep the shooter more consistent with form. With the buckle, once you buckle it to your wrist, mark the hole you used and always use that hole. It keeps your release point the same every shot. By using a velcro strap, I can almost guarantee that every time you "strap" your release to your wrist, your release point will change. A velco strap creates inconsistency. A buckle strap will keep this part of your form more consistent which will make you a better shooter. Again, this is JMHO! |
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I am shooting a cobra green mamba, with the trigget pull down to about .5lbs
I woulda never bought anything cobra 10 years ago. but this thing is sweet. I like it way more than my tru-fires and tru-ball releases. And the best part.... when I bought it, apparently the archery community in my area had the same thoughts as I on cobra, it was 29 bucks from 70 at gander mountain cause no one was buyin em. hahahah |
RE: A REALLY GOOD HUNTING RELEASE ??
Scott makes several Great releases!! I also Love my Carter 2 Shot:D
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Since you are using a string loop I completely reccomend a Scott silverhorn.
http://www.scottarchery.com/products/silverhorn.tpl Lightning quick hook up with out having to look at the loop to make sure the jaws grabbed around the string and is fully adjustable for length. High polished stainless steel hook for absolutely zero loop wear. You might look at it and think that the hook will pull off the loop. I did too at first and had to test this several times whenI first started using mine.I can assure you that it will not come off the loop. The release has to be moved to almost a 90 degree angle to the loop before it will come off. IMHO this is one the absolute best hunting releases for a string loop shooter. I have the sabertooth as a back up release to my silverhorn. |
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I have used a bunch of them over the years and for the last 4 years I have been shooting the Tru-ball stinger. It's there least expensive model, but it's very simple, reliable, and durable. Lucky for me it's also not expensive as I always have a spare or two for those "just in case" moments.
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Hey NamaBuck30 . . . good advice on the buckle thing. I'll make surew and try it at the store.
One reason to get away from my grip release, the jaws would not open last fall with a bull elk just 37 yards from me! So I could not put the release on the loop!!!. Man I'm freakin' out. Had I been thinkin', I should have just done a finger pull. I've never practiced that, but would have probably done the trick. Come to find out, some sap had gotten on the jaws and were "glued" shut! So I'm leaning towards some type of hook design like the Silverhorn. Thanks |
RE: A REALLY GOOD HUNTING RELEASE ??
ORIGINAL: ron2028 Have been using a Fletchhunter Release (Concho Style)for about 25 yrs; and want to upgrade to something better for hunting. I shoot with a D-Loop [made of string]; bow is 38" axle to axle [a short compound bow].There are, as you all know, so MANY releases on the market that selectionbecomes very difficult.Based on your experience, I would greatly appreciate your recommendations & thoughts on this.Thank you much. |
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I used a scott caliper for over 15 years and last year had to bite the bullet and I bought the new scott shark and love it.
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I think releases are a very personal choice, some guys like this, some guys like that. Try several is my opinion.
I prefer a Tru-Fire Team Real Tree Power Strap |
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The truball Copperhead is a very nice release that has a lot of adjustment.
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I shot with one of my buddy's releases last year during target practice, a Scott Silverhorn. That thing is pretty smooth once you get used to it. I use a tru-fire, and after a dozen or so shots with that Silverhorn, it actually tightened up my groups a pretty good deal. I was surprised. It's a nice one, but I think it's a little pricey.
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Fletcher Free Flight
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The best thing to do when purchasing a release is to shoot as many as you can.
There is a vast difference in releases, feel, trigger adj., trigger crispness, etc. There are many that believe they are shooting a great release, but put a few different ones in their hands and their opinions may change drastically.;) Dan |
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carter 2 shot or the one shot has my vote
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