bear402 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 A major change I have been working on this year is my mechanical release. I have shot index finger wrist straps for years , along with various T handles with thumb triggers & middle finger triggers half moon backtension releases ect. ect. ect. . Finding the perfect release to match my form, hand grip, trigger position ect , has been a real challenge . I have bought more releases over the years , trying to find the Holly Grail for the perfect shot , incorporating back tension and control than you can shake a stick at. I finally have come to the conclusion that they don't make the perfect release for me . Since it's not in my nature to give up , out came the hacksaw, JB weld, putty epoxy , paracord, arrow nock chunks,screws, serving material, fletching glue ect.ect. I have hacked off handles . built up triggers, re-positioned triggers, made handles out of various items, molded handles to my fingers with epoxy putty. Anyway its been an on going project. After destroying several releases and producing several near misses i have finally come up with a release that is custom fit to my hand and form . It's a real " Frankenstein:" T handle, middle finger release, comprised of a Carter" Lock Jaw 2000" wrist release head, a T handle hacksawed off an old Stan back tension release. First off I had to narrow the open hook width on the Lockjaw 2000 with a hacksaw and moto tool , as it absolutely to wide to fit a string loop properly for an easy hook-up and clean release I attached the handle with string loop material, and Jb weld. Molded the handle to fit with epoxy putty. Covered it with camo cloth with fletching cement as an adhesive and outer coat. I built the trigger to the proper fit with arrow nock chunks , Jb weld and finally molded the fit with epoxy putty followed by a little sanding and some BCY 2D serving material for traction. The final fit on the handle and trigger was done with the expoxy putty still pliable at full draw with my bow . Ooops, forgot to comb my hair this morning ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outdoor rush Report post Posted May 21, 2011 It looks like you are putting torque into your d-loop with that release, you might want to try it with a release head that can rotate. With that torque in your d-loop it's going to put stress on your nock and cause inconsistent arrow flight. Just my .02 cents. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear402 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 It looks like you are putting torque into your d-loop with that release, you might want to try it with a release head that can rotate. With that torque in your d-loop it's going to put stress on your nock and cause inconsistent arrow flight. Just my .02 cents. Jake Thanks for your input Jake ! I understand what you are saying . In that picture , I do have the release over rotated into my cheek so the picture will show the entire release and the fit that I managed to get out of the beast. When shooting I don't have that much tourqe on the loop. I can blow bullet holes all day with this release and downrange flight is good with no kick. Broadheads are grouping with my fieldtips . Life is Good ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues hunter Report post Posted June 3, 2011 I like your style and it sounds like youre happy with the result. One thing to keep in mind tho is the inavailability of a identical backup or replacement release. Just better gaurd it with your life. Especially when its on your lap and you jump out of the truck on the side of the highway thats about to get 10 inches of snow and close down for three days. hypothetically speaking of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
