I tried to gather enough from forum search to answer this but going to ask anyway. Finally moving from fingers to release which prompted purchasing a new bow. Moving from a Martin cougar elite to a Obsession turmoil. So the question is the release and to a smaller extent d-loop or direct to string hook up. Bow came with d- loop. Some people appear to like jaw over hook and am looking for some insight. Also I am kind of leaning towards a Spott hogg but that is only really based on having used their sights without issues. I have never used a release and only elk in Washington state. These deer taste horrible so I have up on them. Thanks for your wisdom.
For me at least, the only thing I have run into that I like more about a hook release more then a jaw is when my D-loop wears down I have punched myself in the mouth when drawing my bow back. Now if you keep a good eye on your equipment this probably won't even be an issue! hope this helped and good luck!!
I went from a jaw to a hook Wise guy loved the move it kind of frighten me at first but once I got used to it no problems at all and didn't eat up my d-loop. I shoot thumb release now but still shoot with hook at times just to stay sharp with it incase I lose thumb release.
Love my wise guy (hook). Never had a smack in the kisser from it or the dloop. Had a truball hurricane jaw release that was big. The wise guy has the best trigger I have felt on a wrist release. Hook or jaw is personal preference. They both get the job done though. Good luck.. Sent from my SM-N960U using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
both work well, I use Hooks....Scott rhino xt and carters RX1 and Quicky 1 Plus. Some of the single sided caliper releases are decent
Have used both caliper and hook style releases. They both have their pros and cons. For myself, went from wrist release with caliper to one with hook. But, moved to thumb release with caliper (TruBall Boss-X 360). Have been shooting that for quite a few years now.
Cobra Moment Premier Series Hook Infinite Adjust. I have this release, and it does help with d-loop life. For me, the number one reason I like the hook is for hooking my d-loop in the heat of the moment. I do not have to look down to find the loop like calipers. My thumb guides and checks while I have my eye on the deer. Some like a thumb release to even solve that problem, hence it is always on the bow and no strap. Sent from my iPad using Bowhunting.com Forums
I have tried both hook and jaw releases and like them both. The hook release gives me slightly more accurate shots but only by 1" or less. I have bashed my face a couple of times with the hook release. So now when I draw back I draw to the right side of my face then bring the arrow to my face and anchor point. I am also trying one of the releases that has a flat side with a curved jaw. So far I really like it, no more bashing my face and the same accuracy as the hook release. All of my releases are Tru-Fire.
I like a well timed double jaw release. I think it wears the D loop the least. IMHO a hook release or single jaw release rolls the D string when triggered.
I use jaws. I used Scott Caliper releases for many many years. Around 2003, my brother thru his pro shop in Connecticut made a contact with Tru Ball and custom made a variation of the Copperhead. They scaled it down for us Italians with fat fingers. I bought 2 and kick myself I didn’t buy 10. Best head I’ve used and I can’t get them made again. I draw with my finger jamming the trigger closed, then set up as I anchor. If I went back tension, I think that Silverback might be where I start. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Ole john Dudley pimps those silverbacks and has me wanting to switch, but I've wanted to switch a while. Never can seem to come up with the money tho. I use a truball caliper style currently. Sent from my SM-G960U using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
Ever notice his teeth are 100 percent perfect? It is annoying. Sent from my SM-G960U using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
