What is your favorite release and why?
03-25-2009, 10:48 AM
#1
Typical Buck
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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What is your favorite release and why?
I have never used a release before. I used to bowfish only, that was about 8 years ago, and it was all close range stuff. After practicing a little I think I need a release tomake an ethical shotbeyond 15 yards. Thanks.
03-27-2009, 04:37 AM
#2
Giant Nontypical
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RE: What is your favorite release and why?
There are a number of good releases, Tru Ball, Scott, Carter, etc.
You really can't go wrong with any of them, but I do prefer Scott & Carter. The trigger on the Carter 2 Shot is Awesome!
Dan
You really can't go wrong with any of them, but I do prefer Scott & Carter. The trigger on the Carter 2 Shot is Awesome!
Dan
03-27-2009, 11:10 AM
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Convoy Ohio USA
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RE: What is your favorite release and why?
My very first release was a James Greene Lickity Split. I still have it tucked away in my bowcase for emergencies. I have used a Tru-Ball Loopmaster, and it was really a good one. But for the past 5 years or so I have been using the Scott Little Bitty Goose with the NCS strap/ buckle wrist strap. I love it. Scott makes a great release.
03-27-2009, 11:50 AM
#7
Fork Horn
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RE: What is your favorite release and why?
I like the Tru-Fire Hurricane.....but there are all different kinds of releases and it really depends on personal preference. Try as many different kinds as you can. I'd probably start with a cheaper caliper type like a Tru-Fire Patriot and see how you like it.
03-27-2009, 04:22 PM
#9
Giant Nontypical
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RE: What is your favorite release and why?
ORIGINAL: Steven McBee
trufire mossy oak buckle, i love how its not velcro, BTW its the only release ive ever used, i just buy the same model every couple years
trufire mossy oak buckle, i love how its not velcro, BTW its the only release ive ever used, i just buy the same model every couple years
I'm not sure how old my Carter and some of my Scotts are but they still work flawless.
Most releases are available buckle or velcro straps whatever floats your boat.
Dan
03-27-2009, 05:38 PM
#10
Spike
Join Date: Jan 2009
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RE: What is your favorite release and why?
I use a tru-ball short and sweet. I use a string loop on my bow and used to have problems getting my release on during the moment of truth- when a deer is coming I don't want to take my eyes off it. with my old releases this was always an issue. With the short and sweet I can hook it on the string loop without looking. During practice any caliper or back tension release will work, but try getting your release on without looking at it, for hunting that is one key, just my 2 cents.