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Hunting release

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Frank / Pa, Feb 25, 2010.

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What Release aid do you use for Hunting?

  1. FINGERS

    4.7%
  2. INDEX TRIGGER

    81.3%
  3. THUMB TRIGGER

    14.1%
  4. BACK TENSION

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  1. Frank / Pa

    Frank / Pa Weekend Warrior

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    What do you use.

    I started out shooting fingers and then went to an index finger release for hunting in 1995 but lately I switched to a thumb trigger. The other day I watched a video where a guy used a Back Tension for hunting. So I was curious to what everyone else uses while hunting.
     
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  2. Mercer

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    I use a T.R.U. Ball ST360 Thumb Trigger, but I will be picking up a Carter Ember which will allow me to use my ring finger.
     
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    Fingers for bowfishing and trad bows.

    Some sort of caliper type tru-ball index release for hunting. (tru ball stinger?)
     
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    bz_711 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Index finger - caliper style...called a ZeroGap...very simple with a nylon strap you can slip on/off without any velcro, etc...I love how quick in goes on/off - had a backup one given to me as well...haven't seen one for sale in over 10 years...
     
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    HuntingBry Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I too started out with fingers and went to a standard index trigger style release. I've tried thumb releases and like the feel of the anchor, but could not get comfortable with that style trigger for hunting. I've also tried ring finger and middle finger trigger releases with similar results. I've since found a targe style release that still uses an index finger trigger. I've been very happy with it.

    This is what I've been using:

    http://www.bowhunting.com/shopping/Products/SCOTT-STINGRAY-RELEASE-CAMO__7004.aspx
     
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  6. Rick James

    Rick James Grizzled Veteran

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    TRU Ball ST3. I love the open hook design, quick and no loud click to get it set to shoot.
     
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    mobow Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Tru Ball short n sweet.
     
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    tru fire finger release fold back ,great help when climbing . A friend has the back tension ,he uses it for target practice and training to eliminate trigger punching and has had good results so far and likes it
     
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    allen release simple cheap but very honest and effective
     
  10. Greg / MO

    Greg / MO Grizzled Veteran

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    What if you shoot a caliper WITH back tension? Should I click two of the radio buttons? ;)

    Scott Wildcat
     
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    Scot Lil Goose and Carter 2Shot.
     
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    michaelp Die Hard Bowhunter

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    A few scotts, all are the rope style to prevent twisting the string...I am too lazy to go look for the actual name.
     
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    I have several releases, but my favorite is the Carter 2 Shot for hunting.

    Dan
     
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    TruBall pinky extreme.
     
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    Tru Fire Hurricane. Love it!
     
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    Fingers release!! ;)
     
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    Index finger... Winn Free Flight

    Tim
     
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    Scott shark index release. I suck using fingers.
     
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    TRU Ball ST360 here
     
  20. Jim_IV

    Jim_IV Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Index finger release

    Scott Sabertooth
     

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