Outdoor_Guy Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I am in the market for a mechanical release to use while bowhunting. I picked one up by COBRA but it has a hair trigger so I am returning it. Any suggestions on a release that works well but is not so touchy? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? I shoot a Scott Little Goose... There a pretty awesome release... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? Before you take it back check the set screw in the back of the trigger. You can adjust it in and out to be more or less of a hair trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? [ QUOTE ] Before you take it back check the set screw in the back of the trigger. You can adjust it in and out to be more or less of a hair trigger. [/ QUOTE ] Hutchies right...most releases have a adjustable hex screw on them for trigger adjustment. If it doesn't, then get one that does. I shoot the TRU-Fire Hurricane buckle, don't like noisy velcro straps in the woods. The buckle goes on my wrist silently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? [ QUOTE ] I shoot a Scott Little Goose... There a pretty awesome release... [/ QUOTE ] This is what I use also,,, nothing but good things to say about this release... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogg6 Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? I use the Scott Mongoose with a buckle. Great release, I have some friends that have had theirs for years with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest waynemclain Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? i have a scott little goose......im really pleased with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelyelp Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? I shoot a regular Scott caliper...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? Tru Ball Short and Sweet or Tornado, both awesome releases! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? I have a Tru Ball Tornado and really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? I have a TruBall Cyclone and it works really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? Use a tru fire x caliper here, and it works for me. It is adjustable somewhat in length and has an adjustable trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Before you take it back check the set screw in the back of the trigger. You can adjust it in and out to be more or less of a hair trigger. [/ QUOTE ] Hutchies right...most releases have a adjustable hex screw on them for trigger adjustment. If it doesn't, then get one that does. I shoot the TRU-Fire Hurricane buckle, don't like noisy velcro straps in the woods. The buckle goes on my wrist silently. [/ QUOTE ] Good advice guys. If that is all that you don't like about the release, then the set-screw adjustment may just be your anser. When you get it to where you want it, put a few drops of loc-tight on it so it never backs off on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor_Guy Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? I checked and there is no set screw, so I am taking it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? That's an easy one.....SCOTT Little Goose!! No really, they're that good. If Scott ever went out of business and for some reason I either lost mine or some other tragic event....I guess I'd buy a TRU Ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? ive been using the same tru fire for 8 years now wish i remembered what model, but its been through a lot of trigger time, and its still firing, and i will to continue to use it, and when it fails, finally, i will buy another tru fire, i think they make great releases and their affordable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beardbustr Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? I shoot a tru ball short n sweet release and it is awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullyDog Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? I use a Scott Little Goose, have never had any problems with it, and really like it a lot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? Tru-Fire Hurricane is what I use. My nephew got the Tru-Fire Team Realtree release. Which is almost the same as the Hurricane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? Check out the Carter Two Shot or the Quickie or Quickie2. They are great releases. The triggers are very, very heavy, so you can squeeze through the trigger rather than a light trigger that goes off with any pressure. Plus, the triggers have zero-travel, which is really cool. The trigger and the distance from the wrist strap to the release itself are both fully adjustable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? a good release for hunting is one that has no trigger creep at all. for me i shoot a Carter One shot caliper release for hunting. the trigger is just so very crisp and reliable shot after shot. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kylongbeards Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? true ball tornado is what i shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoytman26 Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? I've shot a Scott for 10 years. Its the only release I'll ever shoot with. I use the itty bitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? [ QUOTE ] I use the Scott Mongoose with a buckle. Great release, I have some friends that have had theirs for years with no problems. [/ QUOTE ] Ditto!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Re: What\'s a good mechanical release for hunting? I shoot a TRU FIRE Hurricane, but am looking at getting possibly a Scott or Tru Ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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