mauser06

i plan to start bow hunting like this spring i will start shooting and everything and hunt next fall for the big bucks...whats a good release for a new shooter that isnt too pricey...i plan on getting a job too so i can afford more than like 10 bux..but dont want to spend 100 on a release...what do you suggest? my dad wants me to go fingers but i shot my friends bow both ways and seen a great diffrence in accuracy...i couldnt group with fingers but could with a release...and you guys all told me that it would be better to get better accuracy to go with a release because it is hard to learn finger shooting..and i think id like a release more...my dad doesnt want me to bow hunt period..i think hes afraid of loosing me in rifle season but i will promise to save my doe tags for rifle season for him..(and because my focus in bowhunting will be a nice buck)..so im pretty much going to go my own way on this..last time he bow hunted was like 8+yrs ago and everything changed alot since then..thanx alot...

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Budbowhunter

I'm with you again Krisken. That's exactly what I use. I got mine at Wally World for around $15.00 and I've had no problems with it.

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bogobble

I bought my cobra pro caliper for $24.00 about 10 yrs ago.
I bought a trufire a couple months ago that cost me $45.00
it's adjustable length-wise, and trigger to.
if i had it to do over, I'd by another cobra caliper. it's
just as good if not better than the trufire, and don't cost
as much. I don't think the cheaper trufire's are as good as
the cobra's. I think the cobra caliper cost about $27 or $28
now at walmart. that's what I'd get if i were you.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

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dick_cress

Ditto the True Fire.

I have used my X-Caliper for four years or more after switching frim Instinctive Archery to Sights and Release. It has two ways to release the arrow (shoot) the standard by lockig the caliper on the string and pulling the trigger to release (fire) the arrow. The second and my preference is called Relax To Fire method [which in my opinion is every bit as good as the back tension release system we have all heard of; and I am just now switching to]. After properly adjusting the trigger pressure setting when I think of firing . . . surprise . . . it fires. It is not easy to explain but if you're interested, I have a letter fron the Tech at true Fire that I'd be willing to share with you.

Since you are new to archery and releases I think that learning the Relax To Fire would be the right place to start. You actually draw the bow while pulling the trigger then to fire just ease off the pressure on the trigger. When it fires you are indeed surprised.

I agree with you though the release is the way to go and the True Fire X-Caliper release is the best place to start. Try it . . . you'll like it.




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midwestxpress

I use a Scott, you get what you pay for. My brother owned a Truefire that somehow backed out of adjustment. Well he learned the hard way. Not one punch to the puss, two! Bloody lip and all.

BGfisher

Actually the best place to start is to go to a pro-shop and see what they have. They almost always have some you can try to see what whets your whistle. Then pick from there.
Hey, don't let your dad intimidate you. You're gonna find how intoxicating bowhunting is. Tell him to join you in the bowhunt. Bet if he's anything like me, he'll get a few under the belt and never want to get the gun out again.

mauser06

thanx guys i will look at them when the time comes...BGfisher...my dad bowhunted for a few years and took a few deer...one of which was a pretty nice buck..but he didnt get into it much...im not sure why...i think he said he lost a doe once and didnt like that and called it quits...hes like me though loves being close to game and everything..maybe after i bag a few bruisers he will start again..normal people set up rifle huntign so their shots are about 100yds or so...we set up so ours are no farther than 50yds...and are on the ground..its a rush to see a deer...i cant wait to bow hunt and have them right under me..thanx for the info guys

NCHunter70

Mauser, I have had the same Trophy Hunter pro-roller for 15 years without a single problem. however, the trigger isn't as sensitive as the others mentioned here.

Johnnie

Please help with my research at
http://www.thehunterseye.com/sightin...tingsurvey.htm

comndr45

Mauser, look at the TRU-ball line as well. I am using the Stinger and it is very adjustable and tucks away for climbing. I ordered a leather buckle band and no more velcro sounds. It only costs @$30, too. Everybody seems to like their Scotts, but you're doubling your price.

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