Anybody use a handle release for Hunting?

[BBReezen]

I was debating switching this summer. The guy at the bowshop said that Carter's is what he uses and they are really good. He shoots comp a pretty good bit I believe. He said spot Hogg came out with one and that it wasn't bad either. I'm not a big fan of D loops, never used one but just looks like something else to go wrong to me. The other thing that deterred me was that all of them are kinda expensive to be just trying to see if you like it. But Im still thinking about trying the switch.

[bowhuntntxn]

1. If you are not trying to draw too much weight, it is as easy to draw with a hand held as it is a wrist strap style.

2. Very few people dedicate enough time to shoot a thumb trigger release properly, and go back to a wrist strap style.

3. Everything will change when you make the switch. Anchor point, peep location, pin and pin gap.

4. Accuracy will be better at first but can get just as bad as before if you carry over bad habits, and start punching the trigger with your thumb.

These are things I have seen multiple times over the years of watching people change over. It can be done, but it does take some commitment to do it right.

[Bkag09]

Can this style of shooting be self taught? Is there a place online to read up about it?

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

I find this funny. To me the wrist starp things are the new/odd ones. They didn't even have those when I started shooting.

I draw 72 with mine like it is nothing...because it ain't. I got guns like that. LOL. If you whine about drawing 70 lbs it is not the release.

[bowhuntntxn]

This is a good starting point.

http://www.grivtech.com/

[sambo73]

Re: Anybody use a handle release for Hunting?

I love my truball max pro

[sambo73]

Re: Anybody use a handle release for Hunting?

I was debating switching this summer. The guy at the bowshop said that Carter's is what he uses and they are really good. He shoots comp a pretty good bit I believe. He said spot Hogg came out with one and that it wasn't bad either. I'm not a big fan of D loops, never used one but just looks like something else to go wrong to me. The other thing that deterred me was that all of them are kinda expensive to be just trying to see if you like it. But Im still thinking about trying the switch.

Look on archery talk. Ive bout a couple that retail for $100+ for $45-50.

[D C]

Anybody use a handle release for Hunting?

I use my truball ultra tension 3 hinge release

[RIO]

Try the carter simple one, i have been using one for the past 2 years for everything it's a great release.

[bonecollector12]

I switched to one and i love it. It's a little different. But once i got use to it i had a lot tighter groups.

[Bearkat]

Re: Anybody use a handle release for Hunting?

I shoot a Tru-ball Max with 70# pull with no problem. I find it a lot more accurate and I don't like the the wrist release poking me in the eye when I try to look through my bino. I also don't like the ones that dangle from a string. Cant seem to get my hand on it at time of shot. Best to do is try it. Everyone is different.

[Cajun Blake]

I am debating on getting a Carter chocolate lite 4 finger or Carter fits me too 4 finger. Which would be better for hunting and for me? I have medium size hands? Thanks.

back tension and thumb releases are all about feel and getting comfortable in your new anchor spot

the position of your wrist is different with both style releases

with a wrist strap index finger release , you use certain muscles and mainly holding the bow weight with your shoulder

with a finger BT release, you have a new anchor point and have to learn new muscle memory , the draw back "pull" is done with your fingers attached to the release

it takes practice and will seem awkward at first b/c of wrist and elbow position

can be frustrating yet rewardable once you master the technique

watch this video
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[Bkag09]

Appreciate all the advice guys

[4barchery]

I use my truball ultra tension 3 hinge release

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[TX_Kevin]

I shot a Monster for a while at 70 with mine, no problems. Shot the 70 lb XLR8 at the shop and didn't have any problems.

I didn't have any actual problems with it, I just didn't feel as comfortable as I did with my 2 Shot. With the 2 Shot, it ain't coming loose from your fingers no matter what you do since it's strapped around your wrist.

I shoot a Truball 4 finger 3d. I really like it. I shot the Truball 3 finger hunter (at least that is what I tjink it is) but just could not figure out what to do with that last finger. The 4 finger solved that. Plus on the 3 finger hunter, the trigger could accidentally be triggered while drawing. I don't think I will ever go back to a wrist release and I shoot and hunt with 70#.
I want to look at the Stan's but can not find a local dealer that has them.
Good luck in whatever you decide.

You shot my Carter Chocolate Addiction 4 Finger too Damian. At your house one time.