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Hinge (Wrist Strap) Release
74.24%
Thumb Trigger
18.18%
Back Tension
3.03%
Fingers
4.55%
Voters: 66. You may not vote on this poll

What kind of release do you use for hunting?

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Old 04-02-2007 | 07:11 PM
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Default What kind of release do you use for hunting?

Just wanted to see where the percentages lie?

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Old 04-03-2007 | 08:11 AM
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This will be the first year I try the thumb trigger. Up until now I have used the wrist strap releases.
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Old 04-03-2007 | 08:26 AM
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i use the old trusty HOT SHOT.....i think Stann Potts and I are the only ones who still use them that i have seen
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Old 04-03-2007 | 10:50 AM
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Interesting only one perosn shoots fingers...
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Old 04-03-2007 | 10:54 AM
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I'm a finger shooter with a tab
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Old 04-03-2007 | 10:57 AM
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Fingers with a glove.
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Old 04-03-2007 | 11:12 AM
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I use a thumb release.
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Old 04-03-2007 | 01:18 PM
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Can I vote twice. With my compounds its a wrist strap Nap split fire, with my trad gear, its fingers and glove.
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Old 04-03-2007 | 01:34 PM
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wrist strap release

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Old 04-03-2007 | 06:15 PM
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Default RE: What kind of release do you use for hunting?

voted back tension but use an Eagle four-finger. Will normally shoot it using back tension but can fire it at will with my middle finger if I have to.
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