Turkeygirl Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Not many places in my area carry Scott releases to try out. I'm looking at Scott releases and was considering a Rhino XT (a little pricey, not sure I like the trigegr so far forward) or a Little Goose/little bitty goose (downside would be having to remember to manually close the trigger but no biggy).... Wondering if anyone else here uses one or a Scott release for that matter? Seems alot of women like the little goose type release but some like the rhino xt as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSHoytHunter Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Scott releases - anyone using? I've had three. Love em all. Right now I have the goose and the caliper grip release. Zero complaints ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soillap Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 I have the Scott little goose and will probably never even try another brand I like it so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
535hunter Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 I use the Scott shark and I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Will never look at any other brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 will never look at any other brand. ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 i shoot truball now but i still love the little goose. my wife shoots it now. closing the release really isn't that big of a deal. you'll do it without thinking after a short while. the single caliber breaks clean using a d-loop. i shot the ridged deluxe with the buckle strap. the little bitty has a strap that i didn't care for as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Thanks guys...thinking of going with the little goose or little bitty...not sure really what the difference is between the two. Heard good things about the hook style to but like the looks of the placement of the trigger better on the goose, I feel like I'd have to shoot with the tip of my finger on the rhino... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 i've always found with an index trigger the release should extend to your middle knuckle on your middle finger and no further. otherwise you'll be reaching with the tip of your finger which will cause you to pluck at or punch the trigger. rhino might just be to big. the Little Bitty Goose has an adjustable nylon strap attaching the caliper head to the wrist strap. the Little Goose has a solid post with adjustment screw holes to attach the caliper head to the wrist strap. regardless i'd stick with a buckle wrist strap. it's quieter and fits to your wrist the same every time opposed to velcro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine Hntr Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I've been shooting a scott release for about 4 years now and would buy another in a heartbeat, knock on wood haven't had an issue with it yet. I'm shooting the shark style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Ruth, I had shot a carter 2shot while hunting and loved it as the trigger was set further back in my hand and I could wrap my index finger around the trigger and squeeze. When I started with the TV show I had to switch over to Scott release, I was given a Rhino but I didn't like how far I had to reach for the trigger on them, and struggled with it. After talking with Scott Archery and letting them know how I prefer to shoot they told me that I was shooting the wrong release and sent me a Rhino XT NCS with the swept back trigger. Now that I'm not with the show I still have my Carter release but it is my back-up, the Rhino XT NCS is what I shoot in stand and prefer. Thanks guys...thinking of going with the little goose or little bitty...not sure really what the difference is between the two. Heard good things about the hook style to but like the looks of the placement of the trigger better on the goose, I feel like I'd have to shoot with the tip of my finger on the rhino... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog7906 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Re: Scott releases - anyone using? I love my Scott Wolverine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Thanks for the input! Leaning towards the bitty goose with NCS, actually planning to hit gander mountain and dick's this Thursday and maybe one of them will have both to try on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Ruth, I had shot a carter 2shot while hunting and loved it as the trigger was set further back in my hand and I could wrap my index finger around the trigger and squeeze. When I started with the TV show I had to switch over to Scott release, I was given a Rhino but I didn't like how far I had to reach for the trigger on them, and struggled with it. After talking with Scott Archery and letting them know how I prefer to shoot they told me that I was shooting the wrong release and sent me a Rhino XT NCS with the swept back trigger. Now that I'm not with the show I still have my Carter release but it is my back-up, the Rhino XT NCS is what I shoot in stand and prefer. yea i shoot a TruBall Beast II which is similar to that. It's a D-loop hook style with a swept back trigger and i think it's pretty comfortable. My back-up is a Scott Little Goose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted December 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Shot a Shark and loved it. Tried it last night. Tried a Cougar and Itty Bitty but with trying to close the trigger and the NCS flopping, I fumbled too much, no problem with the Shark! Very smooth and crisp release, had it shortened all the way and it fit well into my finger I think. Questions is do I get the Shark or get a Little Goose which has a rod? Is there any difference between the single and double caliper? The Little Goose looks like it goes a tad shorter compared to the Shark, but I've also read issues about the single caliper gettings burrs and being sticky...any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 i've seen people shoot with a brass nock under and put a little mark in their release by attaching directly to the string. that will eat through a d-loop or center serving quick. as long as you've got an eliminator button underneath, nothing under, or shoot a d-loop i wouldn't worry at all. i've shot thousands of arrows with a little goose and d-loop without any issues like that. i've felt nothing sticky about it. i will say it's got more travel than my TruBall though. I can feel the trigger travel which takes some discipline not to punch it when you do. Like that with many releases though. single versus double it's hard to tell which is better. i like the idea of a d-loop coming off a straight post though. pick the one you like best. i wouldn't worry about any issues with a Scott release. in a nut shell, that's what i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted December 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Thanks db! Def. think I'm going to get a Shark...looking up the Sabertooth as well, it looks like it can be made shorter but with the trigger more forward, I dunno if that'd make a difference in where it'd hit my finger. I think I liked the Shark because of such a smooth release and it fit naturally, trigegr in about the same spot as the TruFire Edge I've been using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 So I sent an email to Scott but from what I've heard from others, Scott could build me a Shark on a shorter rod and a smaller strap which would be awesome, it would be nice to have a release short enough that I could finally wrap my finger well around the trigger... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smha6784 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Scott releases - anyone using? After reading this I went to my local shop and shot with the mongoose and lil goose today, and walked out with the lil goose, I shot an older truball and couldn't believe how smooth the lil Goose was !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted December 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 I actually think the Scott release will help me with my shooting..when I tried the Shark, I actually had a suprise release...I tend to get a little punchy and a tad panicky. The Scotts are definitely awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog7906 Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Re: Scott releases - anyone using? Scott Wolverine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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