GMMAT

After doing a little research .....it seems like a LOT of target and 3D archers utilize either a thumb or back-tension release for their shoots. I've tried it....and it seems very sound. I ordered a Carter thumb-style release, yesterday.

My question is, though.......Does anyone here HUNT with their thumb/back-tension release?

Thanks

Jeff

Mikey S.

I use a Tru-Ball Pro diamond, and really like it for hunting. It doesn't exactly have the trigger I'd prefer for target use, but to me it's perfect for hunting. I shoot a Scott Longhorn back tensionyear round for indoor and 3-d target use, and both of these releases hit within 2" of each other, so sighting in for deer season is a piece of cake.

BobCo19-65

When I used to hunt with the compound, I would use a tru-ball pro-diamond and king george. I wouldn't recommend a back tension release for hunting.

G2 Shooter

I have used the TRU Ball Chappy Boss and Pro Diamond. I like the Chappy Boss but was worried about the click at release. The Pro Diamond has the same design but I always pull my shots with it. More practice next year should help.

This thread answered some questions I had about backtension.

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1316099

MO_Bowhnter

I use a carter hunter with a thumb trigger. I haven'y had any problems hunting with it yet. I do carry a backup release in case I drop it. Usually a deer that isnt nervous will give you time to execute your shot with back tension but if not, with the thumb trigger you can always let it go a little more quickly.

Bob H in NH

My wife hunts with hers, just hook it onto the d-loop and let it hang there, its then ready to go when the deer show up.

JoshKeller

I hunt with a pure hinge BT release. I just have the clicker set. I can squeeze my back fast if needed.

jsasker

True-fire 3-finger caliper release.

gibblet

truball sabretooth. its got a pure backtension style connection to the string but is a thumb trigger. that way i don't have to use fat as heckloop rope thatwill slip thru the caliper.