Best back tension release for hunting/3d

[rhendrix]

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.

Ron

 

[velvetfvr]

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.

 

[rhendrix]

What about a Scott longhorn hunter?

 

[realunlucky]

Have you tried a hinge yet? I went with a sweet spot and still enjoy the thumb safety

 

[rhendrix]

I thought the Scott longhorn was a hinge?

 

[RosinBag]

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.

 

[jmez]

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.

 

[rhendrix]

I tried the local archery range and pro shop already. Everyone hunts with a thumb release. No back tension shooters.

 

[jmez]

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.

 

[Jeff Martin]

release can be shit with back tension.

Now that funny $hit right there....!!

 

[rhendrix]

So should I just buy a thumb release and learn to shoot back tension?

 

[Jeff Martin]

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.

 

[RosinBag]

Jeff apparently I was typing and not reading...I was only one letter off.

 

[jmez]

So should I just buy a thumb release and learn to shoot back tension?

I would get both. Start with the hinge and get comfortable with that and then go to the thumb to hunt.

 

[OR Archer]

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.

 

[velvetfvr]

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.

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.

 

[rhendrix]

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?

 

[OR Archer]

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.

 

[Jtelarkin08]

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

 

[rhendrix]

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.