apache12 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 I'm two years in and shooting more. Think it's time to put my $20 release in the pack as a back up I don't know all the terminology but I use the strap type release not the kind that look like brass knuckles And it's not the hook type but the caliper. I think I would just stay with that type to keep my shooting form similar while I'm still figuring this archery thing out Any releases to stay away from or ones that folks have had good success with? I think the fold back seems worth it. Any reasons why to avoid fold back? Thx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antmo23 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 Go try the Ringer at Ross Outdoors. i went from a caliper, trigger style and I've never looked back. It just feels incredibly natural. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apache12 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 I just read about that after your post. Wow ring finger. I feel like that's the most uncoordinated finger on my hand. Gets good reviews might have to check it out but the price tags is a bit more than I have now Thanks for the idea though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
100%DIYazCOUES Report post Posted April 18, 2015 Scott little bitty goose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antmo23 Report post Posted April 19, 2015 Oh, i thought the same thing. Until i shot it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QhunterAZ Report post Posted April 19, 2015 I hate calipers I went spotthog it has the hook. Have 4 of them now and do not plan to ever need another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maximus Report post Posted April 19, 2015 carter releases are the best, quickie and the attraction are the ones i have and they are great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTIMANiac Report post Posted April 19, 2015 I use a TruFire Hardcore though I have big hands and may be selling to get something that's a bit more comfortable for me, keep your eyes open for a fire sale on a 120 dollar release Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
120carp Report post Posted April 20, 2015 Depending on how you shoot. If your a puncher or back tension shooter? Scotts and calipers are good for punchers. Carter's and other heavier trigger releases are for back tension guys. Try them all and decide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apache12 Report post Posted April 21, 2015 What's a puncher? And I guess what's a back tension. Is that pulling hard straight back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
100%DIYazCOUES Report post Posted April 21, 2015 I'm not sure what he's talking about,if you punch any trigger,your accuracy is going to suffer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Sparky Report post Posted April 21, 2015 A puncher is a guy who rides a horse looking for moo cows, back tension is what the horse feels from the puncher on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maximus Report post Posted April 21, 2015 the carter quickie is not a backtension release, but even to shoot a regular release you have to squeeze your back muscles and have a surprise shot that is why the backtension release is great for practice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apache12 Report post Posted April 21, 2015 Im officially confused. Haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
120carp Report post Posted April 21, 2015 If you shoot your bow like a rifle your a puncher. If you wrap your finger around your trigger and use your back and shoulders to pull through the shot you use back tension. I use a carter quickie + to achieve my back tension shooting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
