Way back in the day I had a release that had a 2 function trigger. You could pull it like a gun, or you could hold the trigger back through the draw and then simply release the trigger. Other than the Tru Fire Patriot, are there others like that? I could never shoot the trigger pull way but never had a problem shooting the trigger release method.
So i have big hands and ive been having the hardest time figuring out what release to move to next. I broke my trufire smoke (dual caliper) replaced it with a scotts release that is to short and i want to try a thumb button release but buying one before shooting at $200+ seems wild, any ideas or suggestions on how to go about this?
The spot hogg whipper snapper can be had for $110. It comes in 3 or 4 finger, and open or closed jaw. The 3 finger closed jaw was my first release, and the 3 finger open jaw was my 2nd release cus ive never liked the wrist straps. I also have big hands and probably wont be using any other releases other than a back tension release i want to try out. You may like the spot hogg friday delight or saturday special which are basically thicker versions of the whipper snapper
Man I’ve been shooting my hinge all summer with my target bow and switch to a thumb getting ready for hunting season and my target panic came right back😂 might hunt with a hinge this season if I can’t get it figured out
I can relate, happens to me as well at times. I mostly shoot the hinge but have been going back and forth the last year. I like the thumb button and if I am shooting it well I'm probably more accurate with it but every now and then I get sloppy and the panic comes back. When I first started using a hinge, I just went all the way in with it and it's all I shot for years and I think that helped. Good luck to you, I think it's an ongoing process rather than a flip that gets switched.
@@trailkreitzer9163 it’s having the option to punch it when your pin stops on the target that’s killing me lol I’ve been putting in the reps today getting better, I got just over a month to figure it out before hunting season.
@@Texaslivinoutdoors I know this feeling well. I know that it's close to hunting season, but on the backside I'd suggest taking the sight off your bow completely and shooting at close range at a big target. Don't even thinking about aiming..just draw, anchor, work through the release while being relaxed with the wrist/forearm/bicep and getting in lots of reps. I did that for close to a year. It's not a ton of fun, but it helped me a lot to feel more comfortable with the whole process. I'm by not means the best shot, but it made me considerably more consistent and in a hunting situation I felt completely rewired. I went from feeling rushed and panicked and hoping I would hit the animal to feeling confident with having my pin on the vitals and allowing the shot to develop and break. Helped me a lot, hope it helps you some..good luck this fall..shoot straight!
@@trailkreitzer9163 I’ve been doing that with my target bow. It’s only 60lbs holds a lot easier then my hunting bow and I’ll just do reps. I just started shooting my thumb again like a week ago since last season. I think buy October I should be good. I do a indoor club shoot once a week so that will help
Whaaaat?!? 😂 you arent pulling it back with 1 finger, its usually 3 fingers. And also if you are trying to learn a new release then lower your draw weight
I don't think that one is more accurate than the other. Truthfully, I think the most accurate someone can be is using a trigger release and command shooting...ie..pin is on the spot, finger activates trigger. The issue is that a lot of people can't do that consistently over time. I think you can be accurate with both the hinge and tension release, just boils down to consistency. I do think a hinge it a little easier to maintain some control in a stressful situation. With a tension/resistance style release in a stressful situation you may pull harder into that wall than you think due to adrenaline and it goes off quicker than you want..that's been my experience anyway. Good luck this fall!
I’m pretty sure he would outlast most in the back country. One of the best elk hunters out there he just doesn’t flaunt it. Books cannot be read by looking at the cover…
I prefer an index finger release. Since I primarily shoot handguns and rifles, I don't really have an issue with flinching.
Great video. Thanks! I’m new to archery and d this was immensely helpful.
Thank you for sharing the info on the releases really good info!
Way back in the day I had a release that had a 2 function trigger. You could pull it like a gun, or you could hold the trigger back through the draw and then simply release the trigger. Other than the Tru Fire Patriot, are there others like that? I could never shoot the trigger pull way but never had a problem shooting the trigger release method.
Does Cabelas or Sportsman have different realeases on display to try out with the stick line?
Index release always I was on buck hunt smoking some zaza and I left my 200$ thumb release idk where 😢
So i have big hands and ive been having the hardest time figuring out what release to move to next. I broke my trufire smoke (dual caliper) replaced it with a scotts release that is to short and i want to try a thumb button release but buying one before shooting at $200+ seems wild, any ideas or suggestions on how to go about this?
The spot hogg whipper snapper can be had for $110. It comes in 3 or 4 finger, and open or closed jaw. The 3 finger closed jaw was my first release, and the 3 finger open jaw was my 2nd release cus ive never liked the wrist straps. I also have big hands and probably wont be using any other releases other than a back tension release i want to try out. You may like the spot hogg friday delight or saturday special which are basically thicker versions of the whipper snapper
@@CaffeineFreak13 thank you! Will research them this weekend!
Man I’ve been shooting my hinge all summer with my target bow and switch to a thumb getting ready for hunting season and my target panic came right back😂 might hunt with a hinge this season if I can’t get it figured out
I can relate, happens to me as well at times. I mostly shoot the hinge but have been going back and forth the last year. I like the thumb button and if I am shooting it well I'm probably more accurate with it but every now and then I get sloppy and the panic comes back. When I first started using a hinge, I just went all the way in with it and it's all I shot for years and I think that helped. Good luck to you, I think it's an ongoing process rather than a flip that gets switched.
@@trailkreitzer9163 it’s having the option to punch it when your pin stops on the target that’s killing me lol I’ve been putting in the reps today getting better, I got just over a month to figure it out before hunting season.
@@Texaslivinoutdoors I know this feeling well. I know that it's close to hunting season, but on the backside I'd suggest taking the sight off your bow completely and shooting at close range at a big target. Don't even thinking about aiming..just draw, anchor, work through the release while being relaxed with the wrist/forearm/bicep and getting in lots of reps. I did that for close to a year. It's not a ton of fun, but it helped me a lot to feel more comfortable with the whole process. I'm by not means the best shot, but it made me considerably more consistent and in a hunting situation I felt completely rewired. I went from feeling rushed and panicked and hoping I would hit the animal to feeling confident with having my pin on the vitals and allowing the shot to develop and break. Helped me a lot, hope it helps you some..good luck this fall..shoot straight!
@@trailkreitzer9163 I’ve been doing that with my target bow. It’s only 60lbs holds a lot easier then my hunting bow and I’ll just do reps. I just started shooting my thumb again like a week ago since last season. I think buy October I should be good. I do a indoor club shoot once a week so that will help
I think I would like the resistance release but know I can not pull back 70lbs with one finger. Any thoughts on this?
Whaaaat?!? 😂 you arent pulling it back with 1 finger, its usually 3 fingers. And also if you are trying to learn a new release then lower your draw weight
Is the tension release as accurate as the hinge ?
I don't think that one is more accurate than the other. Truthfully, I think the most accurate someone can be is using a trigger release and command shooting...ie..pin is on the spot, finger activates trigger. The issue is that a lot of people can't do that consistently over time. I think you can be accurate with both the hinge and tension release, just boils down to consistency. I do think a hinge it a little easier to maintain some control in a stressful situation. With a tension/resistance style release in a stressful situation you may pull harder into that wall than you think due to adrenaline and it goes off quicker than you want..that's been my experience anyway. Good luck this fall!
Trail seems like an extremely soft man. fragile so to speak.
I’m pretty sure he would outlast most in the back country. One of the best elk hunters out there he just doesn’t flaunt it. Books cannot be read by looking at the cover…
I am a little soft, true story.