D loop question.

[Abcdj]

I have been shooting more than usual lately I know. But I replaced a d loop because it was fraying after I got a new release. I thought the release might be the problem. I checked it with cotton and nothing hung on the cotton. I had it on for two months.

I put a new loop on two weeks ago. I also switched releases thinking that might be a problem. I did the cotton snag thing on the second release and no results. I am close to having to replace it again.

What would be causing so much wear?

[muddyfuzzy]

Do you have a short loop and/or a static/non-rotating head in your release?


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[Abcdj]

Do you have a short loop and/or a static/non-rotating head in your release? It has worn on the bottom of the jaw both times.


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I would say normal length on the loop. And a static on my Carter release. It has worn on the bottom of the jaw both times.

[Traildust]

Could be the way you are drawing the bow. Do you tilt your bow forward as you begin to draw?

That would make the contact on the bottom of the loop, then slide up at full draw.

[Abcdj]

Could be the way you are drawing the bow. Do you tilt your bow forward as you begin to draw?

That would make the contact on the bottom of the loop, then slide up at full draw.

Thats a good question? It is one of those things you just do without ever thinking about doing it. Have to check it out.

[forced-2-work]

I don't know if you are supposed to, but every time after I get done with target practice with my bow I put a little string wax on the D loop. I honestly don't know if it helps but I figure I put wax on my bow strings to keep them in good shape so why not my D loop. just a suggestion for ya

[AlaskaFlyerFan]

Are you using the same D-loop material every time you change it? It may be the quality of the D-loop material. Try a different brand...more stout material.

[WItoTX]

What release? A tension release will burn through a d loop faster than a trigger release. I have never powered through a D-loop in two weeks, but I only shoot 20 arrows or so at a time.

I went from a trigger release that caused almost no wear to my tension release that burned through a d loop in 3 months. The current D-loop will need replaced in probably another month or two.

[Dusty Britches]

If there's no bur on the release I'm more inclined to go with what Alaska said.

Since you are in Brenham, why not bring it to Bryan at Live Oak Archery. John and the guys will get you fixed up in no time.

[Abcdj]

If there's no bur on the release I'm more inclined to go with what Alaska said.

Since you are in Brenham, why not bring it to Bryan at Live Oak Archery. John and the guys will get you fixed up in no time.

They put on the first one that lasted 2 months. They are great guys to deal with. I installed the last one myself. Due to the corona I haven't been back to Brenham since mid May.

I watched a interesting youtube video on how to put a slight twist in your loop. I am gonna try that and see if it helps.

[Abcdj]

What release? A tension release will burn through a d loop faster than a trigger release. I have never powered through a D-loop in two weeks, but I only shoot 20 arrows or so at a time.

I went from a trigger release that caused almost no wear to my tension release that burned through a d loop in 3 months. The current D-loop will need replaced in probably another month or two.

Both are Carter Hammers. I never had a problem with my index release.
With the corona stuff going around I am working from home instead of the school and shooting a lot more than usual. My shooting and groups have improved greatly with all the practice. Replacing the d loop is all I have to do to improve those things it is worth it.

[muddyfuzzy]

I would say normal length on the loop. And a static on my Carter release. It has worn on the bottom of the jaw both times.

Carter’s or any hand held release can be hard on shorter loops if you have a lot of rotation and anchor. It puts the loop in a bind in the jaw when the release dumps. I run a longer loop with my Carter and it gives it a little more room to move while in the release, I rotate up to about 45 degrees at full draw.


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[WItoTX]

Both are Carter Hammers. I never had a problem with my index release.
With the corona stuff going around I am working from home instead of the school and shooting a lot more than usual. My shooting and groups have improved greatly with all the practice. Replacing the d loop is all I have to do to improve those things it is worth it.

Gotcha. I would say this below then.

Carter’s or any hand held release can be hard on shorter loops if you have a lot of rotation and anchor. It puts the loop in a bind in the jaw when the release dumps. I run a longer loop with my Carter and it gives it a little more room to move while in the release, I rotate up to about 45 degrees at full draw.


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[wsteffen]

All I can say, it sure hurts if one breaks. I about knocked myself out.