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btsnhos

btsnhos

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I currently shoot a trufire wrist release and I hate the thing, the trigger pull is extremely long and there is no way to adjust it so when I am trying to pull my elbow back to release the shot I end up having to pull so hard I shake the bow, this leads me to punching the trigger. Looking at the noc2it hand release, trufire revolution and a few more, or looking at a good hand release. Any suggestions?
 
Try a Winn Free Flight. I am lukewarm on thumb releases. Hate wrist releases. Winn is the best of both worlds. The bar allows you to actually draw. It sits a couple more inches farther forward in your hand than a wrist release. You can pull through with back tension, use the knuckle of your middle finger to shoot, less prone to punching the trigger.
 
I too activate my index release with back tension. Out of the many different ones I've tried I've had good experiences with the jim fletcher flathead and the tru ball fang. I have a thumb button release and I've tried to get used to it last off-season but it just never stuck.
 
I’ve used the Nock 2 It the past two seasons and have been happy with it. It’s a bit pricey though. I’ll probably be using it again next season.

I also have a Spot Hogg Friday Night Special that is a pretty nice release I keep for a backup. Can be had for a fraction of the price of the Nock 2 It if you find one used. It has an open hook so you can’t hang it from the d loop.

Used the Fang 3 for a while and liked it as well but I traded it in the deal for the Nock 2 It. Easy to find good deals on those as well. Would have bought another one for a backup if I didn’t get such a good deal on the Spot Hogg.

Had a Carter Target 4 that Was pretty sweet but I traded it for something. Never shot em side by side but if memory serves me well it was just as good if not better than the Nock 2 It.

Only other one I recall was a Trufire Edge 4 finger but I wasn’t a big fan of the caliper type release. I set it hot and was always worried it might slip during the draw.

Not familiar with the other two you mentioned but there are a bunch of good ones out there. Got most of the ones I’ve owned from the AT classifieds.



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I have a Stan shootoff that I really like but used a spot Hogg wise guy wrist strap for hunting this year. I didn’t want to worry about bumping my release off my d loop when reaching for my bow and the open hook on the wise guy made it quick and easy to get ready for the shot.
 
Anything Carter is a solid choice. I'm partial to my insatiable 3

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I have a B3 archery hawk and love it. Smooth pull and a decent price for one.
 
Thanks for all the responses I’m looking over each one trying to get a feel for what’s out there. Do you preferred a thumb or wrist strap release over the other for hunting and why? I like the idea of being able to hang a release on my D loop


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Thumb releases are awesome, they draw easier, and hanging them off the D loop is great. I will never go back. I recommend one that uses a locking system of some sort instead of the calipers that slowly separate as you push the trigger. I would have a trigger that doesn't move as you build pressure. Just make sure you buy a backup once you find one you like to keep in your pack. I shot a buck last year 5 minutes after dropping my main release. Even with that possibility, they are totally worth it.
 
Stan Perfex you can make into what ever kind of release you want. 2, 3 or 4 finger, comes with different size post and thumb barrels, and you can change the angle on the release. The most customizable release out there. Highly recommended.
 
btsnhos said:
I currently shoot a trufire wrist release and I hate the thing, the trigger pull is extremely long and there is no way to adjust it so when I am trying to pull my elbow back to release the shot I end up having to pull so hard I shake the bow, this leads me to punching the trigger. Looking at the noc2it hand release, trufire revolution and a few more, or looking at a good hand release. Any suggestions?
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TRU Ball Assassin, my 2 cents (edit try to TRU). One can adjust the trigger as well as the depth of the release, additionally it flips/folds back to be tucked away if necessary. Always on your wrist and won't be dropped or fall out of your pocket on the way in.
 
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Stan Perfex you can make into what ever kind of release you want. 2, 3 or 4 finger, comes with different size post and thumb barrels, and you can change the angle on the release. The most customizable release out there. Highly recommended.
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I believe those are over $200 correct? Besides customizing what makes them so good?
 
tim_dawg22 said:
I’ve used the Nock 2 It the past two seasons and have been happy with it. It’s a bit pricey though. I’ll probably be using it again next season.

I also have a Spot Hogg Friday Night Special that is a pretty nice release I keep for a backup. Can be had for a fraction of the price of the Nock 2 It if you find one used. It has an open hook so you can’t hang it from the d loop.

Used the Fang 3 for a while and liked it as well but I traded it in the deal for the Nock 2 It. Easy to find good deals on those as well. Would have bought another one for a backup if I didn’t get such a good deal on the Spot Hogg.

Had a Carter Target 4 that Was pretty sweet but I traded it for something. Never shot em side by side but if memory serves me well it was just as good if not better than the Nock 2 It.

Only other one I recall was a Trufire Edge 4 finger but I wasn’t a big fan of the caliper type release. I set it hot and was always worried it might slip during the draw.

Not familiar with the other two you mentioned but there are a bunch of good ones out there. Got most of the ones I’ve owned from the AT classifieds.



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For the spot hogg did you go with a buckle or velcro?
 
I really like the Nock2it. You can tweak it to fit your thumb sensitivity and with practice its easy to get a suprise release with excellent accuracy. It is pricy but built by carter and top notch.
 
I really like the Scott Longhorn Hunter and the Longhorn Hex. I swore I’d never use back tension for hunting but after messing with them between seasons they are awesome. The Hex is my preferred as it is less of a back tension and more of a middle/ring finger activated trigger release. Very accurate for me. I have tried a bunch though and the Nock 2 it was nice as well, just a bit too large for my hand. I wear a size 9 ring so I have tiny little hands. If I was going to buy I would try to find one used. The 2 finger design is different and takes some getting used to. I’d love to get my hands on a Silverback mini though...
 
Like most have stated carter and stanilowski probably the top handheld releases on the market and for good reason. I’ve always used the carters and probably won’t be switching anytime soon. Both are highly tunable I can change take up as well as trigger weight. Few things to keep in mind if you plan on keeping hunt on string you’ll want to find a release that the jaws close completely onto string loop. Also it’s a good idea to try to find somewhere to try different styles as 2,3,4 finger straight swept all feel different. I’ve always stuck with 2,3 finger with somewhat straight grip. Also plan on Doing some adjustments to the bow as your anchor point is most likely to be totally different. Imo I can shoot more consistently and prefer the feel of the handheld
 
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