I was wondering how many of you use a back tension release when you are hunting? I have always used a wrist strap, trigger style release, but I want to try a back tension. I just don't like the idea of switching back and forth between releases for 3-D, paper, and hunting. I have been looking at the Carter Evolution and the Solution 3. Any advice would be appreciated.

I use the Carter Chocolate Addiction 3 finger and really like it. I suggested to Carter to make that release with a lock (to prevent bumping it off) and it will be the best of the best.

That looks like a great set up Jerry. I think you are right about one with a lock. As a side note, how do you like your HHA sight? I put one on this year and I LOVE it. I can't see switching anytime soon.

I love back tension release its the only way to go for me. I use a 3 finger Stanislawski.

I'm switching this year to back tension as well. I've tried the Stan Eagle 4 finger, but I'm not crazy about the trigger being on the middle finger. I've got a Carter Insatiable 2 on the way that hopefully should be at my door tonight. I have looked at the Evolution and while it is nice I would lean more toward the Solution 3 because it can be used as a thumb trigger release. You never know when you might need that trigger while hunting.

Thanks for the replies. Every little bit of info helps. I am glad to see some of you using them with success for hunting. I would really like to start using one.

I use a Carter thumb trigger release that I trigger using back tension, most of the time... while hunting I don't trust an actual back tension release like the Stan pictured above. While it's not ideal, the reality is that some times you need to consciously trigger the release on a critter. The thumb trigger style is a good compromise between a caliper style and the true back tension style.

I use a truball pinky extreme for every thing.I have never had a problem in a hunting situation.

All the release above are great. But the only back tension releases are true back tension release like the stan shown, no trigger at all. The rest are a form of a trigger release, and you can punch them all or use back tension on all releases. Its a technique if your release has a trigger, and there are plenty of articles explaining how to use this technique. Sorry to rant but I hate nothing more then hearing "look at my new back tension release" and the guy pulls out a thumb trigger release just a pet peave I guess.

You are most definitely right! I am executing a pinky trigger with back tension technique.For me it was the best blend of all considerations.