I switched to a fall-away rest because I wanted to be more accurate. Since then, I have discovered how important is for your release to fit your hand as perfectly as you can get it and, the trigger has to be where you can easily pull it. I was at the pro shop and a fellow allowed me to try his release. It is a TruBall Sniper release. It felt strange in my hand and, when I drew my bow, it took a half inch away from my draw length and, the release button was right where my finger was, meaning I didn't have to stretch my finger to find the button. I was much more accurate as I hit bullseye after bullseye. I thought it was just because I changed to a fall away rest but, I know now that it was a combination of the new rest and the release. I shoot a TruFire Hurricane glove and, although it is comfortable, it is not suited for my hand. I have to stretch my finger to find my release and it takes away from my accuracy. There is no adjusting my release so, I have to get a new one. Now, I like the Truball Sniper but, I want to know what you guys would suggest to me so, I could save a buck or two. Also, I need to confirm if it was the ease of operation of that TruBall release that helped my accuracy. What do you shoot and, why is it better than the other guys? I appreciate all your input, advice and, comments. Also, are there any thumb release, hand held release shooters out there? Are they more difficult to master?
I use a TruBall Tornado as do 2 of my hunting buddies. I like the double caliper and the adjustable trigger. http://www.truball.com/tornado.html
I have shot a wrist strap tru ball release for years and always wanted to try a thumb release, well one of the guys that shoots with us on wed. night let me try his Stan thumb release just like you I was drilling the 12 rings so I just bought one and am waiting for it to arrive should be monday I hope.. Walt
I shoot the scott Wild Cat. I like it because it is adjustable and it fits very comfortably in my hand.
I shoot a Tru-Fire three finger thumb release. It's not better than the other guys, it's just more comfortable for me. I get a much more solid anchor point, I don't have to stretch to find the trigger. Also, shortened my draw a touch, and my shoulder is much stronger that it was when I was over-drawing with my wrist-strap style release.
I bought a tru-fire hurricane buckle when i got back into shooting... I need to try some different releases just to make sure I have the one I need... i've got no real complaints with the one I've got but would love to try some different options including a t-handle thumb release... some day i'll do that, maybe during the off season this year...
Thanks for all the great advice, guys. I went with a TruBall Extreme thumb release: http://www.truball.com/ProDiamond_Xtreme.html
alpha thats the release i shoot.. jus changed to it this year.. i really like it... an like the idea of "hands free" in the stand!
Couldn't really get the feel for the thumb release so, I took it back and traded it for this little Scott Mongoose and now I'm shooting 1/2" groups at 20yds and 1" groups at 30yds. This is a nice, fully adjustable release with a buckle strap, which I like. I didn't know what I was missing by not having a good release. I love it
i use a little goose as my backup its a GREAT release! its the only thing i could find that came close to the trigger and jaw on my cobra green mamba! i freaking LOVe that thing, too bad they stopped making it
Same here! FWIW, I still use an old NAP Quiktune 1000 prong rest. Hey, it works and is so simple and maintenance free. I guess I'm too "old school" to make the grand leap to a drop-away. The Scott Shark release on a string loop, launching a Beman ICS Hunter 340 carbon arrow through a prong rest is a classic simple setup, and for me - it works.
Just bought my 2nd Lil Goose release, giving it to my son. Very smooth and fits his and my hand well. My old Lil Goose jjust gave out and popped me in the mouth at half draw, so I am sending it in to have it rebuilt and have it for backup . In the meantime I'm looking at a Scott Sabertooth, Truball Sniper 2, or preferably a Carter 2 Shot.