What release are you hunting with 2023

[roosiebull]

Used a B3 hawk this year, it is a nice release but not the answer for me

I will be getting the like mike 2 this year. All I really want is a wiseguy with a heavier trigger, love everything about them besides it being too light in the heaviest setting.

I have shot a wiseguy for probably 15 years prior to the last few when I strayed looking for something I liked as much but with the ability to get a heavier trigger

I really liked the Stan xtinction 2 but it would occasionally let loose on the draw, and that’s not ok… got one, shot it awhile and promptly bought a second, it was excellent

I see they have a couple newer similar options but I don’t know if I want to go that route and possibly have the same thing

Sounds like they didn’t want to admit there was a problem with the xtinction, so who’s to say they fixed that issue if they didn’t want to admit there was one

 

[ArcherAnthony]

I’ve been using a tru ball wrist release since I was 16. I’ve tried changing. I’m just set in my ways

 

[Maverick1]

What release is everyone hunting with this year? Is it different than the release you shoot for the rest of the year? (3d or target)

The release I used in 2023 is irrelevant. I'd just like to thank you for titling this thread "What release are you hunting with 2023" instead of the flat-brimmed version of the same thread, which would be "What release are you running in 2023". It is good to see one FNG use appropriate terminology. Hope you had a great season.

 

[Jsteel]

Onnex C, no brainer for me at the moment. The only thumb I shoot better than a hinge.

can’t wait to get one!

 

[roosiebull]

I don’t care for thumb buttons, but if I was in the market, that onnex c looks excellent, hadn’t heard of it but saw it mentioned a few times in this thread so looked it up, looks like a great release all around for hunting, the loop retainer is almost a must have for a thumb

For tree stand stuff you could get away with a full enclosure jaw, but it’s too cumbersome to hook up in a hurry, the hook with loop retainer is a great design

I like the click too, for me, it would be a nice feature for a thumb. I have tried thumb releases and they just aren’t for me, but I could be happy with that particular release

 

[itsgobe]

I sold a like mike 2 a couple months ago and wish I wouldn’t have. I think I’m more accurate with my thumb but feel like an index is kind of unbeatable for a lot of hunting situations.

I bought a UV Button, loved it, and lost it during my first hunt. Was digging our truck out of a wash, and must have fell out of my pocket. ….still debating whether to go back and look for it. lol.

 

[Wannabebowhuntr]

I don’t care for thumb buttons, but if I was in the market, that onnex c looks excellent, hadn’t heard of it but saw it mentioned a few times in this thread so looked it up, looks like a great release all around for hunting, the loop retainer is almost a must have for a thumb

For tree stand stuff you could get away with a full enclosure jaw, but it’s too cumbersome to hook up in a hurry, the hook with loop retainer is a great design

I like the click too, for me, it would be a nice feature for a thumb. I have tried thumb releases and they just aren’t for me, but I could be happy with that particular release

I've never been a fan of any thumb buttons either until recently when I picked up a used nock 2 it. I have been really liking it and will probably hunt 2024 season with it and keep my carter rx1 as a back up.

 

[chasewild]

I made some terrible shots this year under pressure. Was using a tension release. So I’m actually going to try a thumb button for the first time in 2024. Going with the Stan axis.


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[Wannabebowhuntr]

I made some terrible shots this year under pressure. Was using a tension release. So I’m actually going to try a thumb button for the first time in 2024. Going with the Stan axis.


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I’ve never used a tension release, but seems like it would be difficult for me to hunt with. I think I would pull too hard into the wall when an animal is in front of me

 

[chasewild]

I’ve never used a tension release, but seems like it would be difficult for me to hunt with. I think I would pull too hard into the wall when an animal is in front of me

Exactly what happened.


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[Point Man]

Only a few times in the tree stand with using a thumb release convinced me to go back to an index release so now I use either the Stan SoleX or Scott S2 exclusively. Both are good releases IMO and gives me the confidence I need.

 

[elvis]

I have the B3 right now. It take a lil getting used to but now I love hunting with a thumb release.

 

[Bigborealaska]

Spot Hogg Wise Guy

 

[tje803]

I've been using a STAN PerfeX heavy metal thumb release for the last three years. No complaints. Some might not like the weight on that release over one with an aluminum body, but I tend to prefer a slightly heavier thumb release.

 

[blkqi]

Nock 2 It

 

[Arctic Hunter]

Fulkrum flex. Used it for years. Tried changing, but I always go back.

 

[Forfarj]

Tried an open hook with the Scott Ghost but that thing was so sensitive that had to put it away. A light breeze would set it off…Went back to the jaw release.

I’m finishing up my first season and going to buy either a Like Mike 2, Quickie +, or RX in the next week or two so that I can get to work over the off season.

 

[htlt_surfboards]

Year 7 with the same Nock 2 it.

 

[Dyoung46]

I run thumb buttons... Definitely helps with my anchor and consistency. I am running a Stan Onnex (nonclicker).

 

[Ac338]

UV Hinge for the last three seasons