STRING LOOP OR STRAIGHT OFF THE STRING?
 

How do you prefer,string loops or shooting straight off the string?What are the advantages or disadvantages?

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String loop........always and forever.:)

With a string loop, you get zero string torque (unless your doing something really wrong), a more direct line of pull behind the arrow (helps with nock travel), no nock pinch, no serving wear, more consistency and a cleaner release. They are generally lighter than most off the string nock set ups........and with many of today's string loop specific releases you don't have to give up any draw length to maintain a proper anchor.

Other than that I see no advantages over shooting off the string.;)

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Wow, i made spike with this post.Does this mean someone will actually reply now?

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Have done both but like the loop much better.

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I've tried both and have to say I can't tell any difference with my groups using a loop or off the string. I have changed back to shooting off the string because it "feels" better to me. I also gained a bit more speed going to a tied on nock set. (Not that it really matters.)

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I've tried both setups on my Patriot. I still favor shooting off the string though. I think if I had a smaller release maybe I'd be more comfortable with a loop. I shoot a Scott Mongoose which has larger jaw than some of the other releases I've seen.

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Shot a loop and then went to shooting off the string. I wouldn't go back to shooting a loop.

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I have shot both, including the metal Ultra Nock. I shoot of the string most of the time. For one I have a very short draw any way, like 25.5-26 inches. I don't want to give up the extra length caused by using a string loop, I don't care if it is only 1/2 an inch. I like the way the bow anchors to my face without the string loop. It's easier for me to get the proper relationship from face to the string without the loop. I shoot a 30 inch axle to axle bow now though, that makes a difference to me. My darton still has a string loop on, but it's axle to axle is a hair over 35 inches.

If I were to set up a bow to stricty target shoot with, I would most likely go with a string loop. Other wise I just shoot off the string. Like said above, I can't tell a difference in accuracy. I also use a fletch hunter 3-D release. It has a larger radius where it holds the string to cut down on serving wear.

Paul

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I think the string loop is the best. I used to shoot off the string until I tied on a loop. It's a no brainer for me.

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I shoot off the string. Here is why....I use a tru-fire crackshot release, which is a handheld release not a wrist strap type. The "jaws" of the release are between my index and big finger right under my knuckles. The "jaws on my type of release are not the type to use with a string loop....it only has a round rod that holds the string and is very difficult to attach to a string loop. I would have to change the release to a wrist strap type that puts the jaws near the end of my outstretched fingers and would result in a 2" shorter draw length. No way am I prepared to lose that much speed, kenetic energy, and whatever else I would lose.

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Tried both- went back to off the string.

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I like the loop myself. It just feels right.

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I use a D-loop and wouldn't have it any other way. Reduces string wear and you don't lose that much speed or any at all.

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Loop

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I shoot a string loop and will for the forseeable future.

Your choice seems to depend on your axle-to-axle length of your bow. You do not want anything to interfere with you nock when you are at full draw.

Good luck.

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Yeah, i too shoot a string loop, but have also shot off the string.My accuracy is about the same.however,i do like the feel of shooting off the string,the release feels better where it anchors.I was thinking of switching back when i put on this new cable,so i can put on some eliminator buttons.

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String loop.

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Thunder,
I shoot the same release you mention and only really love it because I am so used to its feel.
I shot a buddies wrist strap release and it felt very awkward to me.
If its better or not I dont know but didnt want to ivest the time gettting used to it or the money for a new release when the one I have suits me just fine.

I do notice that the crackshot rod does shorten the life of the serving, but I usually replace my string each year so it doesnt really matter to me.

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Straight off the string. Using a wide jaw caliper release causes me no problems with serving wear. If I shot a short axle to axle bow, probably a string loop.