I'm fixing to buy a handheld release, thinking about a scott release. Any advice would be appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
Try to find a shop you can try them out. I liked my trufire but never trusted it enough to take to the woods. I know there will never be any slipping off the release on my finger release. My local shop let me shoot a number of different ones before I got the truefire. There are just so many on the market.
I recently picked a Scott Sigma and am happy thus far. It has really shrunk my groups down. I think it's safe to say that before this release I was never getting a consistent anchor point. With the thumb release it feels the exact same way every time I settle in.
When you say hand held release what kind do you mean? Hinge, back tension, trigger? Whatever one you get, make sure you know how to properly use it.. Watch John dudley mastering the release aid on youtube. I've found carter's and stan's are the best as far as a thumb trigger release goes. Make sure it has absolutely zero trigger travel until it goes off. If you are wanting a hinge, tru ball's ht and hbc releases are my favorite. IMO the best thing you can do is get a back tension activated release like a carter evolution, revolution, or silverback and shoot with that for a while then move on to a thumb trigger. (pick one up used and then trade it for the release you want after you shoot with the tension for a while) Wish I would have. Just my 2 cents
stick with it. it took my over a year to get use to my hand held release. i land up buying a stan shoot off after playing around with lots of brands.
Two years ago I was in the same situation......dissatisfied with a wrist release and looking at options. I went the low budget route and bought a used Hot Shot Eclipse off the AT classifieds and found after a couple weeks that it simply was not comfortable. Thus I kept looking and moved to the Scott Exxus, which was definitely a step up. However the Exxus had a history of misfires and one of mine did just that, so I continued to search. Not long after, I found a nice used Stan SX2 on that AT classifieds for a reasonable price and bought it.......simply outstanding. I ended up trading my two remaining Exxus for Stan SX3's and could not be more pleased. The Stans have lived up to their high reputation by being well built, well designed, comfortable and reliable.
I went through Lancaster because I couldn't find anybody that carried Stans around here. I order L and XL of the JustX in 3 and 4 finger and the new Scott. I ended up going with the 4 finger L. The Scott was a Lil clunky and also trapped your index finger in that ring. I was worried I'd drop it on stand in the cold weather trying to clip it on the string. It also had a very audible ping when released as the hook slammed back into the release. Just my opinions. But definitely try them out before buying. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
I like the Exxus but it has been discontinued. The replacement is the Sigma. Its more like the Exxus Core and that release is hard to get back on the string quickly in my opinion. I have 3 Exxus release at the moment so hopefully they will last me.
I was just looking at them, debating on 3 or 4 finger. Which do you use? Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
Four finger releases seems to be easier to get comfortable with for beginners. I'd recommend going with a four finger.
I'm using a TruFire Hardcore 4 and like it. It's worked well for me. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
X2 for me. Just bought one as my first hand held release about a week ago, seemed to be the best bang for your buck under $100. So far I like mine, just make sure you test it out on a piece of string (or your bootlace) after each adjustment, don't want to send an arrow off into the woods.
I just ordered a Stan SX3 Quattro release, let y'all know how it goes. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
I recently switched to a Stan Element TL, resistance-activated. It's still to early for me to tell overall. It's not to tough to get used to. I'd recommend 3 finger or 2 finger. I'm trying to follow John Dudley's prescribed approach. I highly recommend checking out his video that was mentioned earlier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I have a TRU Ball Abyss and Fulkrum that I shoot for all target oriented stuff. If I wasn't filming also I'd hunt with the Abyss, but I like a closed hook design when running a camera as well. I don't switch releases often but these are by far the best releases for me and I love the adjustability to move the head where I want it. For my hunting bow I'm shooting a 3 finger JustX. It's also a great release that happens to fit me well but I do prefer the feel of the TRU Ball's mentioned above.
I use an of the wall handheld release. If ur just starting out with handhelds then u may want to start with 1 like this Sent from my KYOCERA-C6745 using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
