I was wanting to inquire about the use of a release for bowhunting. I have always shoot with figer tabs and was thinking of switching to a realease next season. I was wondering if any of u could tell me how hard the switch from finger shooting to release shooting would be. Also, do any of u see any disadvantages to using a release while hunting? Thanks for all comments.
Jason 
Get a decent release Jason. Go to a bowshop with a good bowsmith there. Don’t buy a cheal one, spend some money and get an adjustable one that you can adjust the tension in the trigger of the release. Mine was $80 and well worth it, sounds like alot but there worth the money. I use one that has a wrist wrap and safety wrap with velcro on both tounges. You wouldn’t believe how it frees up your fingers when your pulling the bow back with your wrist. I bought a cheaper one to start with and thats ok, then i bought a better one and shot better with it. What a diffrence in accuracy when using one. I wouldn’t shoot any other way
Get a decent release Jason. Go to a bowshop with a good bowsmith there. Don’t buy a cheal one, spend some money and get an adjustable one that you can adjust the tension in the trigger of the release. Mine was $80 and well worth it, sounds like alot but there worth the money. I use one that has a wrist wrap and safety wrap with velcro on both tounges. You wouldn’t believe how it frees up your fingers when your pulling the bow back with your wrist. I bought a cheaper one to start with and thats ok, then i bought a better one and shot better with it. What a diffrence in accuracy when using one. I wouldn’t shoot any other way
I started with fingers when I first started bowhunting. That didn’t last long though. 
I then went and bought a cheapy release. A two ball bearing release that was a piece of 
Things then got worse! 
I then went and bought a Scotts Caliper release. I love them. I have 3 different ones now. They have many different versions. I have the “Little Goose” with a buckle strap that I use all the time! I also have two standard “Mongoose” velcro strap releases for back ups. Well one now. 
I was at the neighbor’s today helping him with a new bow. He is looking into a newer High Country bow, but still shooting with a ball bearing release. I told him to try one of my backup releases instead of that piece of junk!
He only had to shoot a few times with my release to realize that a lot of his shooting problems was HIS RELEASE!! 
Hopefully I will get it back some day now! 
There are many companies that make decent releases. Tru-Fire, Carter, and Winns are a few!
It may seem ackward for awhile when going to tabs to a release, but STICK WITH IT! You will notice a big improvement in your shot groups. Just be patient and you will be 
ing those arrows in the bullseye! 
I started with fingers when I first started bowhunting. That didn’t last long though. I then went and bought a cheapy release. A two ball bearing release that was a piece of Things then got worse!
I then went and bought a Scotts Caliper release. I love them. I have 3 different ones now. They have many different versions. I have the “Little Goose” with a buckle strap that I use all the time! I also have two standard “Mongoose” velcro strap releases for back ups. Well one now. I was at the neighbor’s today helping him with a new bow. He is looking into a newer High Country bow, but still shooting with a ball bearing release. I told him to try one of my backup releases instead of that piece of junk!
He only had to shoot a few times with my release to realize that a lot of his shooting problems was HIS RELEASE!! Hopefully I will get it back some day now!
There are many companies that make decent releases. Tru-Fire, Carter, and Winns are a few!
It may seem ackward for awhile when going to tabs to a release, but STICK WITH IT! You will notice a big improvement in your shot groups. Just be patient and you will be ing those arrows in the bullseye!
Agreed, don’t spend less than $50-60 on one.
Also to elaborate, I think it depends a little on how you feel comfortable releasing as well. Some releases have a single pin on a hinge. The pin moves and the bow fires.
Others have a “claw” mechanism where the string is held between a claw and both side of the claw open equally when the string releases.
I happen to shoot the latter, made by tru-fire. My brother-in-law shoots a pin type. Neither of us would trade for the other type… different stokes, different folks.
I would go to a shop and fire both and see what works best for you. Goodluck!
p.s. I would recommend both Compound Doctor in WBL, MN and A1-Archery in Hudson, WI… I’ve found other places in town *cough* don’t want to “waste their time” helping an average guy like me.
Here’s a link to check some out…
This is the one I shoot…
Agreed, don’t spend less than $50-60 on one.
Also to elaborate, I think it depends a little on how you feel comfortable releasing as well. Some releases have a single pin on a hinge. The pin moves and the bow fires.
Others have a “claw” mechanism where the string is held between a claw and both side of the claw open equally when the string releases.
I happen to shoot the latter, made by tru-fire. My brother-in-law shoots a pin type. Neither of us would trade for the other type… different stokes, different folks.
I would go to a shop and fire both and see what works best for you. Goodluck!
p.s. I would recommend both Compound Doctor in WBL, MN and A1-Archery in Hudson, WI… I’ve found other places in town *cough* don’t want to “waste their time” helping an average guy like me.
Here’s a link to check some out…
This is the one I shoot…
Right Jack and Zimmy! find a good bowsmith, thier just like a gunsmith on fitting you with what you want and need. Its fun shooting after you get a release. I’ve got the caliper type too, forgot what kind it is though, its 8 years old and has never broken, just ghoes to show that you get what you pay for.
Right Jack and Zimmy! find a good bowsmith, thier just like a gunsmith on fitting you with what you want and need. Its fun shooting after you get a release. I’ve got the caliper type too, forgot what kind it is though, its 8 years old and has never broken, just ghoes to show that you get what you pay for.
Thanks for your input . I will be shooting a release next season. I will buy a good one so I dont have any problems with them. Will definately check out the releases all of u mentioned. Mossydan what is the release that u bought? I have a pretty good pro shop I got to I will probably head there to get all set up. Once again thanks for the feedback. 
Jason
Thanks for your input . I will be shooting a release next season. I will buy a good one so I dont have any problems with them. Will definately check out the releases all of u mentioned. Mossydan what is the release that u bought? I have a pretty good pro shop I got to I will probably head there to get all set up. Once again thanks for the feedback.
Jason
I agree and use the same as Zimmy. I love that release. I think mine is the Mongoose. I prefer the buckle. The velcro just seems a little loud when I try to take it off or put in on in the woods on those quiet mornings or evenings. Also with the buckle, I know exactly how tight or losse (what notch)to put it on and keeping that consistent helps with more consistent shooting. Other wise it is not at the same spot when you anchor if that makes sense????
I never shot fingers so I’m not sure what that is like, but I’m told your accuracy/ consistency is way better and able to shoot longer range than fingers.
I agree and use the same as Zimmy. I love that release. I think mine is the Mongoose. I prefer the buckle. The velcro just seems a little loud when I try to take it off or put in on in the woods on those quiet mornings or evenings. Also with the buckle, I know exactly how tight or losse (what notch)to put it on and keeping that consistent helps with more consistent shooting. Other wise it is not at the same spot when you anchor if that makes sense????
I never shot fingers so I’m not sure what that is like, but I’m told your accuracy/ consistency is way better and able to shoot longer range than fingers.
I will also suggest the Tru-fire, that is what I shoot. I used the Velcro model, but as lip ripper mentioned, the velcro is a little noisy should you have to remove it. I put mine on before I go out and leave it on.
I will also suggest the Tru-fire, that is what I shoot. I used the Velcro model, but as lip ripper mentioned, the velcro is a little noisy should you have to remove it. I put mine on before I go out and leave it on.
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