What's A Good Release - The Firearms Forum

Jake · 10-13-2008, 10:11 PM

I just took my release out of my chop saw. Damn thing released when it wasn't supposed to. I am know the proud owner of a 1 1/2 inch long tear on my left forearm and one hell of a black and blue knot where an angry bow string bit the hell out of me. Was putting string silencers in and pulled the bow to full draw to make sure the silencers wouldn't interfere with anything. Laid the bow over just a bit to get a good look and the damn thing released on me. Kisser button is gone and there is a black mark on the carpet about the same size. The bow appears to be OK, but I didn't fair so well. So now I need a good release that WONT release until you touch the trigger. Or is there such a critter out there? I gotta get some pain relievers, my whole arm is starting to hurt. DAMN RELEASE!! Anybody need a gently cared for three piece release?

Terry_P · 10-14-2008, 07:31 AM

I use a Winn free flight and have for 10-12 years. It actually feels like it reduces the pull effort due to it's design.

RodneyJ · 10-16-2008, 10:24 AM

I have been using a true fire for a couple of years with no problems. I switched a few years ago due to problems like your having. I was drawing on a hog and the crazy thing released at half draw. thankfully it was a clean miss. I also had it release a few times after that while shooting at targets. I guess I was luky that it never bit me like yours has

Jake · 01-15-2010, 11:43 PM

I'm only a year and a few months late but I did get a new release last year. Bought a tru ball. This sucker is nice. got three deer this season also and not a single mishap due to the release. Much better!

Roadkil · 01-18-2010, 08:01 AM

I have used a Scott release for the last 10 years and like. It has a hair trigger; takes little effort to release the string. It is the last release I purchased, been shooting with it for 10 years, no failures. Nothing fancy, all black release with leather straps. The below link is similar to the one I have been using all these years.

http://www.scottarchery.com/archery-...s-mongoose.php

fritz · 11-27-2010, 06:12 PM

i use a scott pro caliper release, have been using scott releases for 19 years, never had any problems. You can adjust the trigger pull on them.

old semperfi · 11-27-2010, 08:10 PM

try a tru ball sniper release,they are awsome. old semperfi

Alpo · 11-28-2010, 07:37 AM

I know this will sound like sacrilege, but what's wrong with using your fingers?

fritz · 11-28-2010, 08:01 AM

I like to hit what i am shooting at. I have shot competitive archery over 15 years, both indoor and 3-d tournaments, a good release is very important to having consistent accuracy. You will never get as smooth of a release with your fingers as you will with a release. You get inconsistent string drag off your fingers and also get string torque. Dont get me wrong, there are some people that do shoot pretty good with fingers, but not many that have a great amount of consistency, that is why finger shooters have there own class in competitive shooting.

Jake · 12-03-2010, 10:29 PM

I do practice using my fingers. Just in case I get out there and have release problems. I shoot a little high and left but not enough to miss at 30 yards. I dont think! Haven't had to shoot a deer with my fingers but I think I can connect if need be.

10-13-2008, 10:11 PM	#1
Jake V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 176	What's A Good Release I just took my release out of my chop saw. Damn thing released when it wasn't supposed to. I am know the proud owner of a 1 1/2 inch long tear on my left forearm and one hell of a black and blue knot where an angry bow string bit the hell out of me. Was putting string silencers in and pulled the bow to full draw to make sure the silencers wouldn't interfere with anything. Laid the bow over just a bit to get a good look and the damn thing released on me. Kisser button is gone and there is a black mark on the carpet about the same size. The bow appears to be OK, but I didn't fair so well. So now I need a good release that WONT release until you touch the trigger. Or is there such a critter out there? I gotta get some pain relievers, my whole arm is starting to hurt. DAMN RELEASE!! Anybody need a gently cared for three piece release? __________________ Definition of gun control: USING BOTH HANDS AND HITTING YOUR TARGET!!! -->

10-14-2008, 07:31 AM	#2
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: What's A Good Release I use a Winn free flight and have for 10-12 years. It actually feels like it reduces the pull effort due to it's design. __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle

10-16-2008, 10:24 AM	#3
RodneyJ V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 62	Re: What's A Good Release I have been using a true fire for a couple of years with no problems. I switched a few years ago due to problems like your having. I was drawing on a hog and the crazy thing released at half draw. thankfully it was a clean miss. I also had it release a few times after that while shooting at targets. I guess I was luky that it never bit me like yours has

01-15-2010, 11:43 PM	#4
Jake V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 176	Re: What's A Good Release I'm only a year and a few months late but I did get a new release last year. Bought a tru ball. This sucker is nice. got three deer this season also and not a single mishap due to the release. Much better! __________________ Definition of gun control: USING BOTH HANDS AND HITTING YOUR TARGET!!!

01-18-2010, 08:01 AM	#5
Roadkil V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 185	Re: What's A Good Release I have used a Scott release for the last 10 years and like. It has a hair trigger; takes little effort to release the string. It is the last release I purchased, been shooting with it for 10 years, no failures. Nothing fancy, all black release with leather straps. The below link is similar to the one I have been using all these years. http://www.scottarchery.com/archery-...s-mongoose.php

11-27-2010, 06:12 PM	#6
fritz V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 89	Re: What's A Good Release i use a scott pro caliper release, have been using scott releases for 19 years, never had any problems. You can adjust the trigger pull on them. Last edited by fritz; 11-28-2010 at 08:03 AM..

11-27-2010, 08:10 PM	#7
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: What's A Good Release try a tru ball sniper release,they are awsome. old semperfi

11-28-2010, 07:37 AM	#8
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,772	Re: What's A Good Release I know this will sound like sacrilege, but what's wrong with using your fingers? __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

11-28-2010, 08:01 AM	#9
fritz V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 89	Re: What's A Good Release I like to hit what i am shooting at. I have shot competitive archery over 15 years, both indoor and 3-d tournaments, a good release is very important to having consistent accuracy. You will never get as smooth of a release with your fingers as you will with a release. You get inconsistent string drag off your fingers and also get string torque. Dont get me wrong, there are some people that do shoot pretty good with fingers, but not many that have a great amount of consistency, that is why finger shooters have there own class in competitive shooting.

12-03-2010, 10:29 PM	#10
Jake V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 176	Re: What's A Good Release I do practice using my fingers. Just in case I get out there and have release problems. I shoot a little high and left but not enough to miss at 30 yards. I dont think! Haven't had to shoot a deer with my fingers but I think I can connect if need be. __________________ Definition of gun control: USING BOTH HANDS AND HITTING YOUR TARGET!!!