Anyone else hunt with a back tension release?
12-06-2004, 08:53 PM
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Location: Ohio
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Anyone else hunt with a back tension release?
Or am I the only fool? Actually I have been using a back tension release for deer hunting for about 10 years now and I would never go back. After 3D season I used to try and switch from my back tension release to a regular release for hunting. I shot OK but shoot much better with the BT release and the shot is so pure! Also used to worry about the rope attachment taking too long to attach to the string in a hunting situation but I solved that by simply keeping it attached at all times. I use a Carter that does have a light trigger, I think a Stan or other rotating release might be too much. Just curious, have never heard of anyone else doing this but I am sure there are some.
12-06-2004, 10:32 PM
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RE: Anyone else hunt with a back tension release?
Idaho, there are many styles of back tension releases and they all look different. The difference between a back tension release and a normal release is that you do not consciously trigger the release. Instead of using your finger to pull a trigger you squeeze your back muscles while aiming to make the release go off. It sounds strange to those who have not heard of them but it can make your shooting more accurate by eliminating the tension cause by anticipating the shot. When I shoot I do not know exactly when the release is going to go off so I can focus on aiming.
Here is a link if you want to see some:
http://www.carterenterprises.com/products/target4.htm
Here is a link if you want to see some:
http://www.carterenterprises.com/products/target4.htm
12-07-2004, 05:08 AM
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Typical Buck
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RE: Anyone else hunt with a back tension release?
Blodg, I don't use a back tension release, but I shoot my release with back tension to pull the trigger. Works great! Slapping at a trigger or slow pulling a trigger can cause you to move the bow off target, as you know. I wouldn't change a thing if I were you, you have the cleanest form of release going. But if in the off season you want to play. Put your finger on the trigger and tighten the the muscle and the arrow is gone. Now I am using a Martin Quick Silver release[way old], I had to set the trigger with a very light pull to get it to work right. But it works for me.
Gselkhunter
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12-07-2004, 07:21 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: Anyone else hunt with a back tension release?
When I shoot I do not know exactly when the release is going to go off
12-07-2004, 09:08 AM
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Boone & Crockett
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RE: Anyone else hunt with a back tension release?
ORIGINAL: gselkhunter
Blodg, I don't use a back tension release, but I shoot my release with back tension to pull the trigger. Works great! Slapping at a trigger or slow pulling a trigger can cause you to move the bow off target, as you know. Gselkhunter
Blodg, I don't use a back tension release, but I shoot my release with back tension to pull the trigger. Works great! Slapping at a trigger or slow pulling a trigger can cause you to move the bow off target, as you know. Gselkhunter
Exactly. All releases should be shot as so.
