Best back tension release for hunting/3d

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I've been doing a lot of reading and listening to the nock on podcasts that John Dudley puts out and I've decided to try using a back tension release. Can anyone give me some suggestions for a release to use for 3d and hunting that costs around $100-150.

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Scott longhorn 3. Love mine and use it for everything. Haven't killed a animal with a hinge release but I only use a hinge now

Their are no "back tension" releases. Back tension is a method to fire any kind of releases.
 
Velvetfvr is spot on. Back tension is a method not a release. Just about any release can be shit with back tension.

I am guessing you are probably referring to a hinge style release. If you are, I would try to get to a place to try several. One that feels good in your hand will help with relaxing which will then help you execute a good shot.
 
You need to get your hands on a few and see what feels good to you. They come in different sizes as well as two, three and four finger models. If you have a range with target shooters just show up and ask some guys if you can look at/handle their release. Will be your best bet for actually getting your hands on some to try. I know there are people that hunt with a hinge but I wouldn't. I would prefer a thumb release for hunting.
 
I tried the local archery range and pro shop already. Everyone hunts with a thumb release. No back tension shooters.
 
There is a reason for that. A hinge is a huge liability in the wind. Many of the companies that make the thumb releases also make a companion hinge model.
 
IMO, you need a hinge to understand what a surprise release feels like. That is what Dudley is after/ teaching. I think if you get that down, you can shoot any release you want for hunting.
 
If you decide to go this route spend plenty of time with it just practicing with a length of cord before trying to shoot your bow with it. You'll find that drawing a bow with one is a lot different. Also if you're going to hunt with one I'd suggest one with a safety on it like a Tru Ball Sweet Spot. You'll also probably find out that most shops don't stock a lot of these type of releases so you may end up buying, selling, and trading until you find one you like.
 
OR Archer said:
If you decide to go this route spend plenty of time with it just practicing with a length of cord before trying to shoot your bow with it. You'll find that drawing a bow with one is a lot different. Also if you're going to hunt with one I'd suggest one with a safety on it like a Tru Ball Sweet Spot. You'll also probably find out that most shops don't stock a lot of these type of releases so you may end up buying, selling, and trading until you find one you like.
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I second this. But on my longhorn I moved the moon so it COULDNT Fire. I drew my bow back a ton just gettin a feel for it. Also practiced my firing engine on a string. Then slowly went to the bow. Shot very little and worked on anchor, feel and most importantly learning my pin float. Then I shot and found what speed was the best. Then I have been shooting and the results are fantastic. I literally shot a 3 arrow group at 80 yards that was 3". And at 50 yards I put a broadhead and fletched arrow together, touchin, and took a vane off. I will never use a trigger again. So much easier to shoot a bow imo.
 
So I picked up a hot shot x-tacy 4 finger. I don't believe there's a safety on it. So...I guess I should start out by setting then tension on it fairly heavy and practice with a piece of string, then transition to blank bales, then shooting again?
 
That would be a good start. A good source for technique is George Ryals. Search out his videos. He does a great job of explaining different triggering techniques. Good luck.
 
I suggest not jumping in and expecting to hunt with a henge.. I love my henge and feel like i shoot it better than anything.. However i don't hunt with one. I hunt with a thumb trigger and shoot it just like my henge.. Not saying you can't.. Just saying i would never try jumping into hunting with one if you haven't gotten it figured out
 
I've realized that hunting with one would be quite the hefty endeavor. My goal now is to shoot a hinge release during practice and maybe during 3d. I'll hunt with a thumb release for sure.
 
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