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03-19-2008, 09:34 AM
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Ok guys...
I know what a caliper release is.
What is a pure back tension release? I assume that this is some sort of release with no mechanical parts...
Also, the releases that have an open hook are called what?
I am looking for a new release and am not sure what is the best route.
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03-19-2008, 11:06 AM
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I haven't used a back tension release yet. My buddy uses one and claims they get rid of trigger panic. He is a club shooter and shoots a lot of arrows weekly. The claim is you won't punch a trigger, but pull through the shot with your back muscles which sets it off. Thats all I know about them, it works for one person I hunt with. The open hook may be for a rope release? Not much help on this one!
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03-19-2008, 11:36 AM
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i dont know about either.i shot with fingers then a tru-fire caliper ,which i still use
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03-19-2008, 11:43 AM
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what Joel said
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03-19-2008, 12:18 PM
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So, what I'm hearing is that you all think that a caliper release is the best option?
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03-19-2008, 12:29 PM
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nope not i'm not saying that. i just have always used a caliper type. never tried anything else, but fingers.
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03-19-2008, 02:32 PM
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what ronn said, I do know a lot of tournament shooters use a back release, seems once you get used to it its more accurate. I still use a caliper release and it works for me. This is one area that everyone needs to resolve for themselves by trial/error.
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03-19-2008, 11:00 PM
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Im from the school of "if it aint broke dont fix it" 
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Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison.
Genesis 27:3 "The thinking deer hunter should mature through three phases during his hunting life. First phase, "I need to kill a deer." Second phase, I want to harvest a nice deer. And last phase, we must manage this resource so our children and their children can experience the grand tradition of good deer hunting." - Jim Slinsky
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03-20-2008, 04:58 AM
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For hunting a caliper release is your best choice. Back tension release is better for targets. The reason for all of this is how they work, tension rel. works well in a controlled environment such as targets. Hunting is far from being a controlled environment so your caliper release is a better choice. Sometimes in hunting situations you have to punch your release. |
03-20-2008, 06:19 AM
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Like I said I'm not one to say which is better, I've seen both types in actual hunting situations and both types work well for each shooter. Without starting a warm subject, I would rather not teach new bowhunters to ever punch a trigger. I'm not sure of any shot that I've taken that would have necessary to punch the triggher sooner than necessary. Controlled shots at un-alarmed animals should be thr normal shot,I could use a bit more informtion regarding the punching of thr triger. Lots of bad thingscan go wrongfwith triggher punch
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