Releases

Now I'm not a very "technical" hunter.  A shoot/use what works for me.

I am currently hunting with a Winn free Flight Release:


Sometimes I find that it gets in the way, especially when taking a chew. lol

A friend suggested switching to this:

He says it prevents punching the trigger.

Any thoughts?

Ironhed

I'd be afraid of dropping any release that wasn't strapped to my wrist. I have a tendency to drop things out of the tree. My list thus far includes, my quiver, a 2 way radio, a flashlight, and a thermos. The thermos was the worst, because it was a glass/plastic vacuum style that was full of coffee. It sounded like a cannon going off. I digress...

I bought the scott itty bitty goose release. I can tuck it out of the way, since there's a nylon strap between the caliper and wrist strap instead of a metal shaft like most calipers. Here's a link so you can see what I mean: http://www.scottarchery.com/archery-releases/single-caliper-releases-little-bitty-goose.php  I usually just tuck it under my jacket sleeve while i'm climbing. You could do the same while putting in your chew.

I've been thinking of buying a back tension release for 3D. I've heard the same as you about not punching the trigger.

ORIGINAL: chicken27
Not to change the subject but what is the best peep sight i can use for hunting without a tube?I been lokking at the superball peeps.

 
G5 metapeep

Ironhed the release you got a picture of is the trail boss.It cost like 170 at cabelas.I been wanted to change my whole setup.I read about these releases they say that the trail boss is really noisy for hunting but great for 3D and competiton.If i was you i would look at the pro diamond extreme it cost 100 at cabelas is rated for hunting very quit.

I will look into the Pro Diamond.  I will not buy from Cabelas.
How is a "strapless" release noisy?  Excuse my ignorance because I have never shot with one.
Mine can make some noise if I don't take a couple of precautions, including putting it on tightly, correct positioning over my glove, making sure watch is clear, etc..  Oh yeah, the velcro can be a pain in the rear, too.

Ironhed

Ironhed i have not shot one either.I just go under the reviews on the cabelas website.There is one 4 reviews on that release i figure because of the price.Out of the 4 3 of them say it's not a hunting release.They say it's an awesome release but to loud for hunting situations.One more question ironhed why won't you buy from cabelas?

They say it's an awesome release but to loud for hunting situations.One more question ironhed why won't you buy from cabelas?

Can you(or someone) explain how they are loud?

I won't buy from Cabelas because I prefer to support the small guys.

Ironhed

Hed,
 
Unless you are set on the back tension style of release, check into the fletchmatic or fletchmate line.  They make both rope and mechanical releases.  Very well made, very durable, quiet, etc.  They are all Ive used for years...
 
MO

ironhead they are not loud at all if you would look up big name shooters 98 percent shoot carter or stan hand held release they are more accurate. i have hunted with straight back tension while hunting but switched over to a carter thumb release it makes just as much noise as a trigger when putting it on the bow string and the noise of the bow covers up any sound that the release would make.