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Old 02-24-2002, 06:58 PM
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Default Mechanical Release advice

I was curious to see what mech. releases different ones of you use and recommend? I'd like to use a trigger style with a wristband attached. Also which is better a caliper style or ball bearing style release? Thanks!!
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Old 02-24-2002, 07:02 PM
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I can't tell you what is best for you, but I would stay away from the "ball bearing" types. They realy do a number on servings. I personaly realy like The Scott mongoose, I have tried many differnt release aids, and the mongoose works the best for me.

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Old 02-24-2002, 08:06 PM
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I bought a cheap release first time. Don't do that. I now have a Scott 'lil goose & love it. It's just like the mongoose, but a little shorter. You can adjust the length & trigger. Very smooth release.

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Old 02-25-2002, 10:24 AM
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I've been using a Scott Lil' Goose for years and love it.
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Old 02-25-2002, 10:33 AM
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I would take pdq's advice and not get something cheap. Here is what I use.

http://www.trufire.com/products.shtml?display=923855520
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Old 02-25-2002, 01:40 PM
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I have an old scott caliper which i use with a sting loop for hunting. for target I used to like the rope releases such as the one by Scott & Jim Fletcha.
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Old 02-25-2002, 10:00 PM
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I bought the cheapest caliper release that Cobra made for my first year with a bow. I didn't want to invest a lot in case I didn't like bowhunting. Now, two seasons later it is still functional but has lost any smoothness that it might have once had.

Saving up for a Lil Goose by Scott now.

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Old 02-26-2002, 01:31 AM
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used a winns free flight up until last year. i switched to a tru ball 3-d t-handle thumb release and love it.
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Old 03-02-2002, 09:01 AM
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Yhe Scott Mongoose or lil gooose are propely the best trigger release on market today.The pro shoot them.I dont think you can go wrong with one. I shoot a 15yr old hotshot 3rd finger with a strap,Carter gorilla for 3d.
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