releases

[Ace12]

what type of releases are you all shooting out there. looking into getting a new one any suggestions?

 

[jmez]

I shoot a Stan Perfect thumb release. Short head with a hook.

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[nphunter]

Carter Simple 1

 

[wind gypsy]

Stan Perfex - thumb button and back tension. Nice that they are exactly the same dimensions for anchor consistency. I like the short neck as anchoring with the corner of my jaw between my knuckles get the string right where i want it on my mouth and nose.

 

[Spence14]

Another Stan Perfex fan here. Thumb.

 

[nebhunt]

Carter Wise Choice

 

[cuttiebrownbow]

Tru-Fire Edge 4 but I just use three fingers. I got it 5-6 years ago to try a thumb release and haven’t had a reason to change it up since it has worked extremely well for me.




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[J.J.Boo]

STAN !!!

 

[rcb2000]

Bought and trained with a Nock2it, and a Silverback last summer thinking I’d hunt with them, after my first animal, I switched back to a Scott little goose. Executing a back tension shot with a handheld release while juggling adrenaline and getting the deer to stop was a lot to handle.
Shot 4 more animals with the wrist rocket last year, and don’t plan on switching this season.

 

[Gumbo]

Nock 2 It for hunting, some Silverback training, and committing to the 2 Smooth for all shooting until hunting season (and maybe even hunting with it). I absolutely love how those handles feel and having all three styles on one interchangeable platform is awesome. Plus they are Carters, by far the best releases I've shot (but in full disclosure I've never shot a Stan). Switching to a thumb release for hunting was the best move I've made, even if I don't have the time (or am calm enough) to execute a shot with backtension while shooting at an animal.

 

[slowelk]

Spot Hogg Wiseguy. I like a wrist strap, hook style, with a clean, crisp trigger.

 

[SoDaky]

Wiseguy transitioning to Carter Wise Choice.I think.Maybe.Pretty sure.

 

[Bronc]

Stan Perfex - thumb button and back tension. Nice that they are exactly the same dimensions for anchor consistency. I like the short neck as anchoring with the corner of my jaw between my knuckles get the string right where i want it on my mouth and nose.

I have this exact setup,and transitioning between the two is flawless for me. Nothing has helped my shooting more than switching to a back tension release. The biggest downside to this system is having $500 tied up in two releases.

 

[Don Qui Puncher]

Stan Just X for hunting I have a carter evolution that I’ve played around with also, mixed feelings about the evolution. Just picked up a Stan blackjack with no clicker and I love it, first hinge I can’t put it down

 

[Lawnboi]

I usually try some different stuff through the spring and summer. Currently playing with a Stan element still and planning on trying a Stan hinge.

Come fall I always end up with a spot Hogg wise guy on


No release will fix what’s in your head, if that’s what your searching for. I can rip off the element just as easy as I can the index

 

[nphunter]

I always have hunted with a Scott Silverhorn but have also been shooting a Carter Simple 1 for about 7 years now as well as a Scott Longhorn Brass Hinge with no click. I never hunted with either hand held as i just used them to keep me honest in my shot and executing a proper shot. Last fall i was shooting my wrist strap and was having bigger groups than i would have liked out at 40+ yard, not huge groups by any means about 4-5" at 40 but not what i wanted. After struggling for a bit i decided to pull out my Simple 1 and make sure it wasn't a form issue, my first group all 3 arrows fletching were touching at 40. I shot multiple groups like that with arrows almost touching and great groups out to 80 yards. After shooting it with similar experiences at multiple practice sessions i decided to hunt with the Simple 1 this year and it was great not having the release on my wrist. I stalk and spot elk hunt mostly so i am always busting brush, raking etc.

Anyway i killed my bull and buck this year using the Simple 1 and feel way more confident in my shots than i ever did with my wrist strap. I just bought and setup a back up release i won on ebay to keep in my pack incase i ever loose my main release. I really never missed the wrist strap and I know i will never go back, my anchor is much more consistent with carter as well. I still shoot my hinge this time of year to always focus on execution and not develop bad habits. I have my boys both shooting Tru Ball Hinges and they are 9 & 12, I can't even begin to tell you how much there shooting and shot execution has improved since doing away with the finger triggers. They will probably hunt with their hinges, the truball sweet spot hinges with a safety are a excellent hinge release for a beginner and I would highly recommend one. I purchased both of the ones we have for around $75 use and have seen many more used in this price range.

 

[Thess87]

Stan sx3

 

[Idaho Lefty]

We use Quickie Plus and Like Mike's, by Carter for,.. HUNTING ! They have many choices of releases, as noted by others above. We ( our Family of 3, Bow hunter's ) all learned to shoot with,.. "Back Tension", best thing I ever did, Bow shooting, wise ! Set them up with, 2 to 4 pound springs inside ( your choice of spring tension, "let-off" ) but helps to get rid of, "Target Panic" and a safe, accurate way to shoot, as usually, NO surprises once "set up" correctly ! Not "cheap" but you will be happy. The Metallurgy, machining, hand stoning and fit of, the Carter releases are,.. awesome !

 

[Raghornklr]

Scott little goose

 

[WJS23]

I shoot a carter ember 2 I like the handhelds a lot better than the wrist strap style releases