Bow Release

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  1. Hoytman62

    Hoytman62 Weekend Warrior

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    What is the best bow release and style used for compound bow in hunting? Thanks...
     
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    jfergus7 Legendary Woodsman

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    No correct answer to that. Just need to try them and find the one you like best. I used to have a wrist release but kept getting annoyed with it dangling around so I switched to a finger release and love it.

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  3. Oly44

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    I had that problem with the first release i had then i went with the trufire hardcore and it has a fold back system which is really nice. It gets it out of the way when its not needed.
     
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    Fuzz_27 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    x2!!!
     
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    I always have the same problem and just found a simple solution using a black hair band of my wife's.

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    jfergus7 Legendary Woodsman

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    I thought of sticking with a wrist release but I love running my camera on a tree arm so switching to a finger release was so much better. I dont have to worry about accidentally banging the release on the arm or camera and making any noise. And soon as I reach over to grab my bow it is all ready to go!

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    I'm going to give my camera arm a try again this weekend. It didn't seem that user friendly before.
     
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    That could be a problem with a release dangling around. I dont think ill have this problem next fall. Im excited to try and film my hunts next season.
     
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    scoot12 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have the scott silverhorn release and love it, I like a wrist stye. Scoot
     
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    nsimmons Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I tuck my release into the elastic of my coats wrist cuffs. I keep it in there until I get up in the tree and am all settled in. I have not had to run a camera before so I might experience difficulties with it next year when I attempt to film
     
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    nsimmons Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I guess I should answer your question though. I would suggest going to a local archery shop and see if you can try some different styles to see which you like the best.
     
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    I just went with a cheap Truball Stinger. It's a wrist relaease that I paid $30 for. I'll upgrade before deer season but it's doing the job far.
     

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