Pros and cons to a string loop

[stick and strin]

Like to hear your views on a string loop.
Ron

[Okie in Texas]

There really are very few cons... Unless you let your D get worn and it breaks on you. Then watch your bow come apart in your hand. It also shortens your draw length a little, but you can adjust your release to compensate. Pros are: longer string life, better grouping, and the list goes on...

I'd be interested to see the arguments against the D-loop.

[stick and strin]

I should have listed what I shoot.70 percent letoff
Cobra wrist strap center jaw release.I have a whole bucket full of release and decided I needed to settle on one and shoot it a hundred percent of the time.With this set up I can not adjust the draw length on the release and still have it the ideal position for my hand,I am not worried about a couple feet a second from weight on the string.
I ask this on the green screen because there is a lot of good shooters and knowledge here,and I want to know your views.
I understand the loops are a pro shops dream ,they can be installed with out putting in a press and help align the peep.
Just a couple cons
I do a lot of hunting and dont want to have to look for my string loop when I am in a stare down with a big buck.
Noise and contact ,I have seen a string loop wear cables and make noise .
I want my string to turn naturally in the jaws of the release not be under pressure when I fire the bow.
A question why do you think it is more accurate?
Thanks
ron

[Destry]

hard to go wrong with a d-loop IMO, I would rather replace a string loop once a year or every two years than have to re-do center serving every couple months depending how much you shoot, I know I would anyways. After shooting with a loop over time finding the loop in a hunting scenario is not an issue for me anyways. And as far as noise from a d-loop or wearing the cables lost me on that one?? Get the peep set straight and twist the d-loop straight and the pressure of the string loop will not be an issue. I personally dont think that i would be able to ever tell or shoot the difference if the string was under pressure.

[super_dave]

The benefit is not clipping releases on your string and not pinching nocks. That sold me

[Osceola]

I've never seen a loop wear on cables.If your vanes clear the cables your loop should too.There are some good videos on youtube that show how much better the arrow leaves the string with a loop.

[DarrellS]

I don't shoot a string loop and have over 2500 arrows through my Supra. I can not see any wear on the serving what so ever and do not have any alignment problems with my peep. I think the original purpose of a loop may have been to keep a Shop from having to mess with trying to get the peep just right.

[Okie in Texas]

No clue on the mechanics of how it affects flight, but on release, your nock will stay put...no up or down. Having the same tension above and below the arrow could affect it too. I am sure there are some purists out there who can put them on a dime w/o a loop, but I am not one of them.

[Low Fence]

D loop pros:
longer string life
no nock pinch
can let down without arrow un-nocking
easy of tuning
MUCH MORE ACCURATE
does not increace or decrease draw length, only changes anchor point.

Cons:

None
best thing in archery that I can think of

[Riceguy]

I shot without a loop for 2 years, and started using a loop in August. Honestly, it took me a while to figure out my new anchor point and get my bow set up the right way. The only downside is you'll need to adjust to the loop, but I like it. I always felt like I was putting too much pressure on the nock and the string when I shot without one.

[pykiller]

There is a slow motion video on YouTube that shows the pros of having a Dloop and the negatives of using everything else.

[stick and strin]

String life,When I was competing and shooting a lot of matches 1500 to 2000 arrows a week was the norm and serving wasnt a problem.
Cant let down with out unnocking an arrow,why not I do that all the time if a shot isnt right
Maybe I need to explain something . a 1/4 inch longer or shorter on your draw length can drastically change your accuracy, I am not changing my anchor so the draw length would have to be changed.
Ease of tuning, yep it is easier to put a string loop on.
Watch the slow motion video and watch the string loop flop around, depending on the kind of release you shoot it can easily hit a cable, a rope or a single jaw release will give you side motion on the string , different releases will not hit in the same place left and right.
The accuracy if you dont get a perfect release is what I am wondering about ,might be more forgiving .I appreciate your comments gives me something to think about
Ron

[bowhuntntxn]

Why not just put a loop on and see what you think about it. They are removable ya know. Instead of trying to argue everyone's point, try it and see what YOU think about it. After all you and only you is the one who has to approve or disapprove.

[Chad]

Why not just put a loop on and see what you think about it. They are removable ya know. Instead of trying to argue everyone's point, try it and see what YOU think about it. After all you and only you is the one who has to approve or disapprove.

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[AlaskaFlyerFan]

I have a whole bucket full of release and decided I needed to settle on one and shoot it a hundred percent of the time.
... I do a lot of hunting and dont want to have to look for my string loop when I am in a stare down with a big buck.

These two sentences stuck out for me.
Second sentence first...Without a D-Loop, you still have to search for your string to attach the release. You're not losing anything by having a D-Loop.
If you have a T-handle style release you can clip it to the D-Loop when you get into your stand. No looking for string or D-loop, just pick up your bow and grab your release.