Jorden Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 What kind of release do you guys use or would recommend? I have had the hardest time trying to find a release I am comfortable with. The main problems I have been having is finding one that I can shoot consistantly with and that doesnt get in my way while I'm in the tree stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 I shoot a Tru Ball copperhead or titan, I can't remeber what it is. Think most wrsit releases are gonna get in the way somewhat. I just tuck mine up into my sleeve so it's outta the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 I've got a Scott Wildcat with the no sweat band. Scott seems to be the most rugged and reliable and I can draw my pistol while wearing it. A few years ago a bear tore up a guy near where I lived who bobbled his draw and dropped his pistol because the release was in the way. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFbowhunter Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 I have a Tru-fire judge and a Tru-fire 360 elite and I really like them both the 360 folds back and it is easy to keep out of the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 I'm shooting a heck I don't even know what it is.LOL I just drawed a blank trying to think of it. God thats embrassing...anyway Its a 4 finger back tension. I couldn't keep it consistant with a caliber realese so I went back for hunting. Some day I'm going to make a switch back over sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Pretty much any of the Scott Releases are good, I guess I'm partial to them since I own three of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 I use a Tru-Fire Hurricane, got two of them. One of the things you could do is visit a pro shop or Cabela's. Ask to shoot whatever bow, and try different releases they have already out of the packages. This is what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Another vote for Scott! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Look at getting a closed hook Thumb Trigger release. I hunt with a Truball Pro Diamond and I love it. I get in the stand and hook it on................When I'm ready I grab the handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Everybody is going to have thier personal favorites. From what you've said the ones you've had so far have got in your way while up in the perch. As far as I know theres a couple solutions to that. 1. Buy a release that has a swivel attachment point so you can tuck it up under your sleeve to get it out of the way. 2. Find one that attaches to the string of your bow that you dont have to continue to hold it. Consistency is always going to be a matter of being familiar with the release...when you've had and used one long enough that it feels like it's part of the Family you'll be consistent with it;) I personally like a Glove style release so the pull of the draw feels like it's more on my arm instead of my wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 I have a TruBall Cyclone....love it...adjustable, can tuck up under my clothing...and works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkinslinger Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Another vote for Scott! Add another vote for Scott...I have one as well as my 13 y.o. son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 I use a Scott Little Goose and love it. Although I am planning on going to a thumb trigger style release sometime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 I also shoot a Cyclone with a Velcro strap. It's got a jaw that you open to attach and release. It's not a touch release, it's a squeeze release so you can take yer time when shooting. It's a strap connection between the release and the wrist strap, so it's fully adjustable on length and it easily tucks in yer sleeve. You can also adjust yer trigger tension and lock the swivel into place. Happy hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I've shot a Scott release. They're pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I use a Cobra. Its a grip style, it doesnt attach to your wrist. Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhuntMN Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 i'm shooting a tru fire mossy oak buckle release. for hunting it works great for me. feels comfortable, shoots smooth, and i wanted a buckle because my old release used velcro and it would always attach to my fleece scent lok and make noise or hook itself to the inside of my sleeve when i tried tucking it into my sleeve. it just wasnt comfortable for me at all so i had to go with a buckle strap and im lovin it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I'll take a different approach to this question. 1. Do you prefer a finger or thumb release? I have a slight punch the trigger problem and I have found that a thumb release has done wonders for me. 2. How sensitive do you want the realease to be? When you touch it will it go off or do you want 1/2 inch of pull? I prefer a sensitive release. 3. I glove, or wrist or free hanging? I had a glove to begin with a it makes it easier to pull back. Wrist is ok. Free hanging like the thumb release will stay out of the way or you can just attach it to the string and let it hang there (hope it doesn't accidently release amd fall to the ground). 4. When your eye sight gets bad like mine you want a release that attaches easily and quickly. A swivel type will help this. The best thing that I found is to go to an archery shop and try different releases. Most guys that shoot there will let you try the release that the use. good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Look at getting a closed hook Thumb Trigger release. I hunt with a Truball Pro Diamond and I love it. I get in the stand and hook it on................When I'm ready I grab the handle. What he said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 I use a Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Mine is a Cobra, had it for years and years. It does fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Mine is a Cobra, had it for years and years. It does fine. Ditto... I have been using the same Cobra velcro release for 10 years, and it still puts the smackdown on em... Im afraid to change due to the fact that alot of the new releases are significantly shorter...i dont want to re-teach myself how to shoot with such a dramatic change...but in time, i am sure i will... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Ditto... I have been using the same Cobra velcro release for 10 years, and it still puts the smackdown on em... Im afraid to change due to the fact that alot of the new releases are significantly shorter...i dont want to re-teach myself how to shoot with such a dramatic change...but in time, i am sure i will... I'm like you. I am afraid to recall when I first bought it!! Maybe even longer in time than yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Boy Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 tru ball is what i have. either the tornado or cyclone. Not sure which one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I'll take a different approach to this question. 1. Do you prefer a finger or thumb release? I have a slight punch the trigger problem and I have found that a thumb release has done wonders for me. 2. How sensitive do you want the realease to be? When you touch it will it go off or do you want 1/2 inch of pull? I prefer a sensitive release. 3. I glove, or wrist or free hanging? I had a glove to begin with a it makes it easier to pull back. Wrist is ok. Free hanging like the thumb release will stay out of the way or you can just attach it to the string and let it hang there (hope it doesn't accidently release amd fall to the ground). 4. When your eye sight gets bad like mine you want a release that attaches easily and quickly. A swivel type will help this. The best thing that I found is to go to an archery shop and try different releases. Most guys that shoot there will let you try the release that the use. good luck to all the dog Yeah, your problem isnt "brand" but rather "style". Everyone likes their release (scott here) but dont get hung up on names but figure out what your most comfy with by trying some of the varieties listed in the posts above, then you can worry about what brand you want in that particular style. I dont know why it gets in your way, i just get in the stand, clip mine on and take a nap....... Nothing like being woke up by the sound of crunching acorns! hehehe:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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