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Bowhunters, What Release
Posted on 12/11/21 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 12/11/21 at 1:55 pm
What release you archery folk shooting? I’m looking for a new release and have always shot index / wrist releases but have been trying some thumb releases as of recent. I really like the shooting experience of the index release but hate wearing it and the cumbersome nature of them.
Leaning towards a Carter thumb release in 3-finger but not completely sold yet.
What you go and how do you like it?
Leaning towards a Carter thumb release in 3-finger but not completely sold yet.
What you go and how do you like it?
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Posted on 12/11/21 at 2:02 pm to The Rodfather
Where are you located? I have a blackout three finger thumb release you could try out. I went back to index release but the blackout seemed well made. I think it might be made by true ball.
Posted on 12/11/21 at 2:08 pm to Loup
BR. That would be awesome. Thank you.
Posted on 12/11/21 at 2:12 pm to The Rodfather
I've been shooting a Scott Mongoose for decades. Tried 3-4 different Carter releases and I couldn't get comfortable with the release. Probably a mental block on my part. I do believe a thumb release is more accurate. You have to practice and make sure it's adjusted properly for your anchor position. Lots of my friends shoot a Chocolate addiction 4 finger release
Posted on 12/11/21 at 2:14 pm to Got Blaze
One of the ones I’ve been trying out was the choc. addiction 4 finger. I want to try the 3 finger version of it. It is a damn smooth release. Feels awesome. It is just large with the 4 finger when letting it hang from my d-loop.
Posted on 12/11/21 at 2:16 pm to The Rodfather
I shoot a Scott shark that I like. My wife shoots a Scott Lil goose. Pretty sure they have a lifetime warranty.
Posted on 12/11/21 at 2:18 pm to The Rodfather
I switched to a tru ball execution this year and could not be happier. The trigger is excellent and can be adjusted down to nothing. The cinch version is infinitely adjustable, which is what I what made me want a new release. Never could get comfortable between two lengths on my old one, and always felt like I was drawing too short or too long. With the cinch strap it is perfect.
There’s pros and cons to thumb styles and a lot of their features lend more to target shooting. It can definitely be done but the gist I get is you’re paying a lot for features that don’t necessarily help when a deer is in front of you. I was prepared to spend big bucks on one since I’d talked myself out of a new bow, but after a lot of reading I stuck with a high quality index.
There’s pros and cons to thumb styles and a lot of their features lend more to target shooting. It can definitely be done but the gist I get is you’re paying a lot for features that don’t necessarily help when a deer is in front of you. I was prepared to spend big bucks on one since I’d talked myself out of a new bow, but after a lot of reading I stuck with a high quality index.
Posted on 12/11/21 at 2:23 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
I have a Carter chocolate addiction 4 finger and a Stan perfex 3. Both are great. I prefer the adjustability of the perfex, it comes with a 3 and 4 finger attachment. The perfex also has a back tension version that’s exactly the same. I don’t think you could go wrong with either of those. There’s so many options, it sucks you can’t try them all out.
Posted on 12/11/21 at 2:38 pm to The Rodfather
Short-n-sweet. I choose it every time over my expensive arse Spot Hogg.
Posted on 12/11/21 at 3:46 pm to bigbuckdj
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There’s so many options, it sucks you can’t try them all out.
And that is my problem. I don’t mind spending the money on a really good quality release. But you can’t get a good feel for it at the pro shop. You have to put sometime behind it and they are cost prohibitive to try a bunch out. I can’t keep buying and selling / giving them away until I find one I like. I have tried probably 7-8 from different friends and family but that isn’t even the tip of the iceberg for what is out there.
This post was edited on 12/11/21 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 12/11/21 at 4:22 pm to The Rodfather
Stan is superior to cater in my opinion. They have more options as well.
Posted on 12/11/21 at 8:15 pm to The Rodfather
Was going to try a thumb. Ended up with another index. Stan extinction2
Posted on 12/11/21 at 8:28 pm to The Rodfather
I usually just buy stuff on rokslide or archerytalk when I wanna try it. The most I’m ever out is shipping when I sell it again. I do it for binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinders, releases, whatever.
Posted on 12/12/21 at 2:01 am to The Rodfather
A back tension release.
eta: I still like the pulling through, to me it's more akin to softly squeezing a trigger.
eta: I still like the pulling through, to me it's more akin to softly squeezing a trigger.
This post was edited on 12/12/21 at 2:09 am
Posted on 12/12/21 at 9:44 pm to The Rodfather
I have the Carter Choclate 3 finger it’s a solid release
Posted on 12/13/21 at 4:32 am to Finchboyz
STAN EXTINCTION 2
you will love it.
you will love it.
Posted on 12/13/21 at 12:06 pm to The Rodfather
Big fan of the Stan releases. Have shot them for years and still use the Just X line. It was retired and the modern replacement would be the Perfex. I like the short throat, but absolutely love the sears in a Stan trigger. Have never been a fan of the TruBall releases, though the Abyss is a nice release. I just like the fit and feel to the Stan's better.
Posted on 12/13/21 at 12:43 pm to jgthunt
quote:I have the Shark as well, just a good no nonsense release. I have a Scott quick shot I liked as well, I keep it in my bag as a back up in case my forgetful losing crap self strikes again.
Scott shark that I like. My wife shoots a Scott Lil goose. Pretty sure they have a lifetime warranty.
Posted on 12/13/21 at 1:58 pm to tigerfoot
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