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Discussion in 'Guns & Hunting' started by qballenko, Jan 1, 2010.

  1. Jan 1, 2010 at 8:16 AM
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    qballenko

    qballenko [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I currently have an old wrist release that is wearing out and I am looking for a new release to get. What releases do you all use? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
     
  2. Jan 1, 2010 at 8:57 AM
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    Incognito

    Incognito No better friend, no worse enemy

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    Spacer lift, bumper stickers, ejector seat, etc.
  3. Jan 1, 2010 at 9:02 AM
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    tacomaman06

    tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Enforcer

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    getting there....
  4. Jan 1, 2010 at 9:04 AM
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    Incognito

    Incognito No better friend, no worse enemy

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    ^^ I would have gotten the Jim Fletcher .44 if my Bass pro had them...
     
  5. Jan 1, 2010 at 9:20 AM
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    aficianado

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    back to bone stock.
    i use a tru ball tornado. i love it. simple, reliable.

    i need to buy a spare.

    if i had to do it again, i would get a buckle versus the velcro that i do have. velcro is louder. a buckle you can insure consistent tightness, which translates to more accuracy. i like releases with shafts, not the strap. i reverse and tuck my release into my sleeve on long portions of the hike. after the season, i may send my in to convert to a buckle and buy a spare at the same time.
     
  6. Jan 1, 2010 at 9:24 AM
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    qballenko

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    I was thinking about going with a finger release. When I used to shoot
    competitions the coachs would always make us use the back tension finger releases for drills. Anyone using finger releases?
     
  7. Jan 1, 2010 at 3:35 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

    wildjerseyfirefighter I sell fishing and fishing accessories

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    stock, for now
    I also have the .44 caliper. Its my backup, incase I drop my hand held out of the tree..My main release is the trufire 3d hunter 4 finger release. I was shooting robinhoods with it the first few days I had it.

    The .44 caliper is too touchy for me.
     
  8. Jan 2, 2010 at 9:40 AM
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    Sideways

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    I like the Scott's Little Bitty goose!
     
  9. Jan 2, 2010 at 10:17 AM
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    JM76

    JM76 Ride On

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  10. Jan 7, 2010 at 3:11 AM
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    brianc142

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    I've always used Scott releases, dual and single caliper models.
     
  11. Jan 14, 2010 at 7:20 PM
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    qballenko

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    I ended up testing some out at a local shop and ended up going with T.R.U. Ball Pro Diamond Extreme. I love the way it shoots and the 360degree head is a plus.
     

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