release loop

[cshofner]

I am curious as to how many of you use release loops on your bow and what are the main advantages? Thanks.

[LifeNRA]

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I use one, no serving wear(cheaper to replace the loop than to have it re-served), no nock pinching on the nock ring, seems to be more accurate for me. I wont shoot one without it.

[arrow32]

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I use one.

Wont pinch the nock ring and have the serving wear like John said. Plus just like to us one.

[Guest bruteshooter]

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Never di, then got new bow and had one put on. Tried it, and took it off.

[magnatecsteve]

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I could be wrong, but I think it would be safe to say that more archers are using loops now than don't. The three biggest advantages with loops are no torque on the string, the release is directly behind the arrow providing a more accurate release, and they save your string serving from wear. I will always use a loop.

[wtnhunt]

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Have been using string loops pretty well as long as I have been shooting a release.

[Dogg6]

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I've been using only since I started shooting release. No excess wear on the serving was the main reason I put it on.

[Guest Finn]

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I started using one when I got my XT last summer. Like that there is no torque on the arrow.

I did like shooting from the string because it was easier to attach my release when hunting.

I think it's more personal choice.

[Bob LeBlanc]

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The three biggest advantages with loops are no torque on the string, the release is directly behind the arrow providing a more accurate release, and they save your string serving from wear.

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...yup to all three !!

...and they also help to bring your peep into alignment if you use a 'tubeless' peep.

Bob

[Bowtech_archer07]

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I could be wrong, but I think it would be safe to say that more archers are using loops now than don't. The three biggest advantages with loops are no torque on the string, the release is directly behind the arrow providing a more accurate release, and they save your string serving from wear. I will always use a loop.

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Couldn't have said it better, One piece of advice is make sure before you leave the pro shop that you can get your release on the loop without it touching the arrow. My dad and one of my friends both had that problem, and when they released the string, it messed up the flight of the arrow.

[muggs]

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I used one until it broke as I was drawing back. That cause me to punch myself it the nose, which bloodied it, and it also sent my arrow flying and I never found it.

IMO- it's just one more thing that can go wrong when shooting. The nose was soar, but I couldn't imagine how I'd feel if the loop gave while I was drawing back on a nice buck.

I shoot off the string and hit tight groups. But I'm one for really gearing things down. I hate gadgets and things that aren't absolute essentials. JMO.

[magnatecsteve]

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Sounds like it wasn't tied right or the ends melted to prevent a pull through. Did the string actually break or just come un-tied?

[PAstringking]

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i just started using a string loop and will never look back

when they are tied well...they work great

[robinhood]

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i use one. i helps so you dont mess up your string. but it makes your draw a hair longer. thats all. i use it and love it.

[Tony]

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while most will say that using a D-loop is for saving on serving wear and lessen the chance for nock pinch. it also allows you to turn it slightly to allow your peep to rotate properly.

but the main reason i use one is to fine tune my anchor. notice i said anchor and not draw length. by getting it just the right length, it gets the position of my draw elbow in the right spot for me to allow to use BT to fire my release.

if its too long, then my anchor isnt right and my draw elbow isnt high enough. then i dont get off on the release as easy.

way to many positives to have one. i cant think of any reason not to have one.

Shoot Strong

Tony

[natethebowhunter]

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I used one until it broke as I was drawing back.

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That same thing happened to me yesterday. i just wore right through it. i think using a loop is a much more accurate way of shooting. once i got one put on i was shooting WAY better.