Been shooting a spott hogg wrist release for the past 2-3 years. Accuracy is really good, but could be better. Thinking bout changing to a Carter Wise Choice 3 finger thumb release. Any thoughts or recommendations?
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Changing release
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Ruckerduck
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I shoot a Fletcher wrist release well but hate having it on my wrist all the time. Bumps against things making noise and catching on stuff. Bought a 3 finger thumb release and really like it but don't shoot as well w/it.
i switched from a wrist to a thumb release last year, and dont want to go back tbh. wrist releases are in the way or clanking on things. the only positive is that you never have to grab it, but thats easily fixed.
From what John Dudley says, the release you use doesn't matter as long as you use it properly. The way you use your hand held release is different from how you use your wrist style. its held differently, and triggered differently, but once you get the form down, your money. become a student of the form and learn as much as you can about it. I like the way a handheld is used better than a wrist style. I've had good luck with my Hot Shot Vapor (paid like 60 for it) which is a on the cheaper end, but still boasts most of the features of the more expensive ones.
From what John Dudley says, the release you use doesn't matter as long as you use it properly. The way you use your hand held release is different from how you use your wrist style. its held differently, and triggered differently, but once you get the form down, your money. become a student of the form and learn as much as you can about it. I like the way a handheld is used better than a wrist style. I've had good luck with my Hot Shot Vapor (paid like 60 for it) which is a on the cheaper end, but still boasts most of the features of the more expensive ones.
I switched last year to thumb as well. As others have already said, the wrist style is just in the way most of the time. I haven't done it yet, but the only real down side to thumb is the possibility to drop it from tree. All that said, you need to find a release that fits your hand. Expect to go through a couple to several unless you get lucky. I ended up with a Stan Perfex but tried a couple of friends releases, a Carter Chocolate and another Stan before finding the Perfex.
That's the exact advice I was given too. I bought a used Stan Shootoff on AT with plans of buying and selling releases till I found the right one. That was 10 yrs ago and still using it! While it took time and practice to learn good technique I was sold on it by the second or third shot. I shot a wrist release fine, no complaints. But the thumber felt more natural right off the bat in a way that I never felt with the wrist. The last few years have been pretty hectic but I've been thinking about experimenting with some of the newer releases again to just to see what's out there
For hunting purposes, consistency is more important than technique. You can use any release you want, as long as you maintain consistency in your technique. Even if I’m punching a trigger and snap releasing and have weird form and shaky and tired and whatever, I’m hitting a 3” bull at 30 yards 95/100 times.
if you’re shooting beyond 30 yards, or are talking target or competition archery, your form, grip, type of release, release process, etc, all become much more important to increasing and maintaining accuracy.
to answer your question - if it’s for hunting deer, it most likely doesn’t matter. Whatever release you pick probably will have no material affect on your accuracy. If it’s for long distance or competition, the details that matter won’t fit in this thread.
if you’re shooting beyond 30 yards, or are talking target or competition archery, your form, grip, type of release, release process, etc, all become much more important to increasing and maintaining accuracy.
to answer your question - if it’s for hunting deer, it most likely doesn’t matter. Whatever release you pick probably will have no material affect on your accuracy. If it’s for long distance or competition, the details that matter won’t fit in this thread.
Kurt
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I switched over a few years back. It took some time to get that comfortable feel that I had from shooting a wrist style for so long. Find the one that fits your hand and shoot the snot out of it. Patience is the key. One of the biggest changes for me during the whole process was the change in draw length due to the change in anchor. Just be prepared and know the release style isn't likely to be the only change before your done.
Shot a nice buck last fall using a thumb release. He came running by me and I gave a loud "meh" to stop him, while grabbing and drawing my bow. I wouldn't have had the time to attach a wrist release. About two seconds after he stopped at 20 yards, I shot. He continued off, but only went about 70 yards.
I would never think of going back to a wrist release!
I would never think of going back to a wrist release!
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I have shot a 12ga shotgun a lot in the past and still have a habit of expecting a kick when I pull a trigger on anything that shoots with a trigger. I have shot a bow for many years but still expect a kick sometimes when I shoot. I shoot a Carter RX1 wrist release which is a great release that shoots with the trigger finger. Does anyone know if a thumb release would solve the expecting kick problem?.
Millerclan
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I have thought of switching feom a wrist hut worry about loosing it and hand getting cold holding it here in late season mn hunting
Bought a Tru Ball and pd. $18 extra for a wrist tether that attaches to it. Can hang it from your wrist or on bow or tree strap. I usually keep mine in my muff when cold.
I think it’s easier since it’s a different finger and a different movement for me anyways to fire.
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I leave mine clipped on D loop but don’t typically deal with real cold weather
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FisherHawk
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I moved to T.R.U. Ball Max Pro a few years ago and would not go back. I hang it on my D-Loop and I am ready to shoot.
MathewsMan7
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I switched a couple years ago from a wrist rocket to a Carter Wise Choice 3-finger...it made a huge difference for me...I went through Dudley’s school of nock on my own at home and did it with the Carter Wise Choice. I finally learned how to use back tension properly and have a surprise release on every shot...I became such a better shot in a matter of a couple months. It made practicing a lot of fun because I went from being a very below average shot to way better than my brothers (which is all that matters 
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As far as hunting goes, like many have mentioned...I also just clip the release onto the D-Loop after I set up and it’s there throughout the entirety of the hunt and you don’t have to worry about taking your eye off the deer to clip onto a D-Loop in the heat of the moment.
Using a thumb button that is infinitely adjustable as far as tension goes is important because it allows you to set it light enough where you can get the release to go off just by placing your thumb on the trigger and pulling with your back and it will go off. With that being said, you can still “command” your shot and make it go off quickly by squeezing your thumb on the trigger if you have a case where there’s a tight shooting window on a deer who won’t stop...so you get the best of both worlds..
I went back and tried my wrist rocket after I became somewhat competent with the thumb button just for giggles one day and I could not shoot with proper back tension using that release. I constantly found myself wanting to punch the trigger to get it to go off.Switching to the thumb button just worked for me. Everyone’s different, but in yo he case, I believe you will NOT regret it...especially if you get it early enough in the offseason and can practice with it.
Lastly, there’s a chance that your draw length may need to be lengthened a 1/2 inch or so with the new release...I shot 27 1/2” DL with the wrist rocket but needed to adjust it to 28” when I went to the thumb button. Hope it works out for you
)As far as hunting goes, like many have mentioned...I also just clip the release onto the D-Loop after I set up and it’s there throughout the entirety of the hunt and you don’t have to worry about taking your eye off the deer to clip onto a D-Loop in the heat of the moment.
Using a thumb button that is infinitely adjustable as far as tension goes is important because it allows you to set it light enough where you can get the release to go off just by placing your thumb on the trigger and pulling with your back and it will go off. With that being said, you can still “command” your shot and make it go off quickly by squeezing your thumb on the trigger if you have a case where there’s a tight shooting window on a deer who won’t stop...so you get the best of both worlds..
I went back and tried my wrist rocket after I became somewhat competent with the thumb button just for giggles one day and I could not shoot with proper back tension using that release. I constantly found myself wanting to punch the trigger to get it to go off.Switching to the thumb button just worked for me. Everyone’s different, but in yo he case, I believe you will NOT regret it...especially if you get it early enough in the offseason and can practice with it.
Lastly, there’s a chance that your draw length may need to be lengthened a 1/2 inch or so with the new release...I shot 27 1/2” DL with the wrist rocket but needed to adjust it to 28” when I went to the thumb button. Hope it works out for you
Yea, I also had to increase both my draw and d loop going to a wrist style releasethere’s a chance that your draw length may need to be lengthened a 1/2 inch or so with the new release...I shot 27 1/2” DL with the wrist rocket but needed to adjust it to 28” when I went to the thumb button. Hope it works out for you