Look at the Carter Quickie. It's a great release.
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wrist strap release recommendations?
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EggsVerbeek
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Only shot with Scott releases until recently. Mongoose XT, Freedom, and Wildcat 2. Did not like the self-closing jaw on the Mongoose or freedom. Really liked the Wildcat, still do. Better control, little trigger travel. Scott wrist straps are comfortable too. But just got the Carter Like Mike II, and there is no comparison. It is a fantastic release and infinitely adjustable. It hurt the wallet a little but once I shot with it I was convinced I made a good move. I know that there is more to being a good archer or bow hunter than having the best equipment, but I must admit that this release has helped me become more accurate and consistent. And along with that, more confident. I’m guessing that any of the Carter index releases would have similar results but I can only speak to the Like Mike II.
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I’ve shot many, many wrist releases over the years. Benefits of working at An outdoors retail shop. For me, the non negotiables are wrist strap comfort and ease of use - I prefer Velcro. Next, the head has to swivel. Then, the strap (length of pull) needs to be adjustable. There are several great ones on the market, many of which have been mentioned above. If you have an archery shop nearby, try a few different ones and see what fits you best. Good luck!
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I have 2 Scott caliper releases (lil goose and some other that was close enough for a backup), Scott Longhorn, Carter Like Mike, Carter Quickie Plus 1, Nock On Backstrap, Stan thumb release, and a few others. I just realized I have over 1,000 bucks in releases sitting around (LOL).
I practice with the Backstrap and Like Mike because I shoot them with back tension (to kill the target panic) and plan to hunt this year with the Quickie because its light trigger is better suited to command shots on an animal. Carter all the way. The Quickie has a big hook to get on the d loop and is short if you don't want to lose draw length. I cut the reset bungee on it though because it doesn't always work to reset the hook and also it impedes the hook from quickly swinging out of the way and changed my bow tune (it plucks the string). Most hook releases require you to reset the hook manually, so cutting the reset cord means that you just have to start treating it like most other releases.
I practice with the Backstrap and Like Mike because I shoot them with back tension (to kill the target panic) and plan to hunt this year with the Quickie because its light trigger is better suited to command shots on an animal. Carter all the way. The Quickie has a big hook to get on the d loop and is short if you don't want to lose draw length. I cut the reset bungee on it though because it doesn't always work to reset the hook and also it impedes the hook from quickly swinging out of the way and changed my bow tune (it plucks the string). Most hook releases require you to reset the hook manually, so cutting the reset cord means that you just have to start treating it like most other releases.
i ended up getting a tru fire hardcore about 24ish hr after the first few reccomendations, shot it the first time yesterday and i liked it. much more comfortable than my old one. the like mike looks nice but a bit too much $ at the moment.
Argh.....Ok, so I use the Quickie too and it is my main release. The bungee has been getting a little worn down lately, sometime it is not resetting. So are you SURE it can be used without the bungee, that I just need to reset it manual? I'm about to follow your advice and cut it off!
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I'm 100%. I did it and have been resetting it manually for almost a week. As long as you always remember to reset it, it improves the release. You have to reset the Like Mike, most thumb releases, etc. No biggie.
Be sure to bareshaft tune again (at least check it) because cutting the cord removed a small side tear due to the Like Mike (I tuned with) swinging out of the way better. So, if you're tuned to the stiffer hook, I can see it changing if you make it swing easier.
When I shot this release my bungee broke and I never bothered to replace it. Just remember to manually reset it and you are good to go. I also think it gives a cleaner release without the bungee. It will become second nature in a few sessions of practice.
Well, I'll let you all know soon if I been doing it wrong all this time! Feel like that moment that I found the bottom drawer on the oven was not for storage but for 'proving'. I literally didn't even realized there was a button that said PROVING on the control panel until wife pointed it out to me.
There's nothing wrong with the Hardcore it's a great release. I used one for years.
Sorry, almost stole your thread. But yeah the hardcore is a great release. I used it for a long time before switching only because I wanted to try hinge and someone watched to trade. You made a great choice!
steal away! i learned more from the tangents than i did from my original question!
I just picked up a Scott Longhorn Hunter from AT. I'm having a pretty bad bout with target panic and hoping using something other than an index release will help. I've used a thumb release before and like the solid anchor of a handheld release. I like that it has a strap if I like it and decide to hunt with it.
I love my Scott Samurai (pretty sure that's the model name). It was $50 new, has a buckle strap, crisp release, and strap connecting the head to the wrist strap, which really lets you dial in the custom fit. I also bought a Scott Longhorn on here to experiment with a different style (without losing my "safety valve" of the wrist strap), which seems well made. I fell back to my trusty index release, though. I'd sell you the Longhorn for $60 if you want to try it out--it lives in my drawer now and could use a new owner!
I have been practicing with the trufire hardcore quite a few times this past few weeks, I like it a lot. Misfired an arrow once and lost it because I'm a dummy and bumped the trigger when I was letting down to fix something, but other than that it's been great, super easy to find the loop without looking, I have no idea who I was nervous about trying this style previously, those fears were quickly proven to be unfounded. Thanks again for all the advice, I'm sure the other releases mentioned are good quality as well. Please feel free to keep the thread going if you want, this is not me trying to shut things down as I'm still learning even though my initial need was met.
I'm still using my old release with pitted jaws and looking to replace before season starts.....what material does Scott use for their jaws?
Trufire powders coating doesn't hold up well
