Hower,
I don't think that is the main point of it, although it does factor in. You probably like many others have it on your bow and it works for you, so you think it's great...But why? And I don't want this same old..."It saves on serving wear and gets away from knock pinch". I've heard that 1000 times. No one has yet said that is something every archer needs to get. In my setup, I think it's useless. Everyone that shoots one thinks they are great, but I don't believe that anyone has said, in my setup for instance, how it would help me out. That's kind of why I'm responding again, so Arthur P, Rack or someone can explain this to me. Thanks

I have used a string loop for 5 years now and have not had any trouble with it. When I go elk hunting and am out hiking I have my release hooked onto my string loop and it works for me. Stump I just can't tell you that it will make your shooting better or that your bow will be just awsome because it has it. I think it is just personal prefernce. I like it and it works for me so I use it. Although I can say I have never had one come loose on me, but what a bugger to get off to put a new one on.

I just put a loop on my bow a couple weeks ago for the first time. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. Still waiting to get a no-peep before I start shooting again. I switched over becuase of serving wear and I like the straight forward design. It does cost ya a little draw length but not too much. I used pictures from some guys on some other boards on how to install. Hope it holds!

Well, 1000 other archers can't be all wrong, can they I'd just add that the shorter the axle to axle length, the more it may help with both of the above more than with a longer axle to axle set-up. Is it for every one, heck no, but neither is a Mathews, Bow Tech, etc. This is the good 'ol USA, each of us need to be individuals to make the wheels go round. But still, let's not freight over loosing 1 fps

It keeps your arrow on the string if you let down without shooting. I know, that's been said 1000 times before too.

Never used one and their are pros and cons to both ways. Using a release with a wide jaw should not cause any problems as far as string wear.

shooting one for about 5 years not....would not change, love it

Howler and ShadowAce,
You guys are truely a couple of funny guys...YAWWWNNN

The point of my response was that people say that they shoot one and are the greatest thing since sliced bread. I was trying to figure out WHY everyone likes them so much and what they exactly do for your setup. If I knew everything about bows and all the equip on them(like a few of you), I wouldn't be asking the question.

Thanks.

I have a lot more faith in a string loop the a metal loop. Did you see how little the screws are, also your losing about 8Fps with the metal loop. Im not a speed freak but i get it when i have to sacrifice absolutely nothing. Loops are easy to tie and will very very rarely come loose. Put it this way i have never had a loop break but have had a limb break and a riser break in half.

Stump,the biggest reason people use them is accuracy.Look at tournament shooters,almost all of them use them.


What makes them more accurate is they allow for the most precise draw length adjustments and the absolute most forgiving release available.No torque from a release is crutial to downrange accuracy and draw length being precise is also imperative to accuracy.


This is not to say that shooting off the string isn't accurate but when you start splitting hairs,a loop has more advantages than shooting off a string.



I do use one and with a release made for a loop,I can hook it up as quick or quicker than directly to the string.

I did have one fail once in thousands upon thousands of shots but like said many times,it was my fault.I didn't burn the end properly and it pulled through after about 100 shots.That was a ccouple years ago.Once in 6-7 years and it was my fault.