Need a new release

[Freebird134]

Ok, maybe I don't "need" a new release, but I dang sure am looking at getting one

Suggestions?

I've been looking at either a Carter Two Shot or a Scott Silverhorn, but am open to other ideas.

Carters worry me because they are loud. I've got $50 in bow silencing material on my bow, so it seems weird to drop $100 on a release that goes "CLICK!" at the release (and, if you aren't careful, when nocking the release too).

I'm thinking about trying a hook style release, but have concerns that seem similar to other guys.....and everyone seems to get over those concerns!

So what do you guys recommend, think, or shoot?

[ironhead22]

The Scott silverhorn is a fantastic release, as far as the hook it does take a little adjustment but you will get use to it and will become second nature for you.

[otcWill]

I shoot the Carter Like Mike and love it, very little noise.

[bowpackerrob]

I have been using the spot hogg whipper snapper thumb release open hook and I love it. Has helped my accuracy as well. It did take a little adjustment from a wrist style but after that, no problem.

[buglmin]

Scott Lil Bitty Goose or the Tru ball Short n Sweet...tough very tough and dependable releases.

[Freebird134]

I shoot the Carter Like Mike and love it, very little noise.

I find all the carters make a pretty distinct "click" when you pull the trigger. I don't know that it matters, but it bugs me

Scott Lil Bitty Goose or the Tru ball Short n Sweet...tough very tough and dependable releases.

I've shot Scott LBG for years. It is a great release. I have 2 of them right now! But I am getting that itch to try something new....

[LckyTylr]

I shoot a Scott as well, not sure which model.

This thing is SOLID. I like it.

[planebow]

I to have 2 of the scott lbg. Have one in my pack for back up.

[Freebird134]

I'm 99% sure I'm going to go with the new Silverhorn. I've had great success with Scotts in the past, the price is right, and the Carter (as much as I want it to) hasn't won me over.

[HurricaneHuge]

Hook releases are the only wrist style release I'll use for hunting. Too simple to hook up without taking your eyes off the situation. I love Scott. Might be worth just trying the Tru-Fire Hardcore. Really comfortable release with the foldback option that makes doing anything with a release on your hand possible. Shoot them side by side to compare. I also like the Scott Rhino XT, which is the silverhorn with all the options to make it customizable.

[Willie makit]

I've got on old cobra that ive had for years and mid december a buddy gave me a scott (no idea of model, the jaw attached with strap) I like it because the jaws can be tucked under the leather and stored quietly. dislike it because its combersome to "catch" and string up, especially in a rush. I like the idea of the fold aways, but not sure of those hook types. What are the draw backs of these hook types?

[Freebird134]

I went ahead and bout a Scott Siverhorn thisafternoon, just over $60 shipped ain't bad! If I hate it, I can resell it. But I've used scotts for years, so I have high expectations. That TRU Ball beast looks interesting too, but I basically refuse to buy anything that says "Bone Collector" on it.

[Willie makit]

I got a tru fire fold back with hook the other day and agree, much better than jaw type. It's pretty easy to hook up without having to look down for loop.

[HurricaneHuge]

Anything Bone Collector is made without the Bone Collector sticker and generally $15 less. Insane what those guys can sell with a sticker.

[pointysticks]

a stranger walked into my camp. he was shooting with the spot hogg, hook style. he let me try it. pretty cool. the hooks engage with ease. with practice i bet it could almost be no-look.

i use a trufire tornado. it is a double clamp. i bought a spare. what i do like about the caliper type is: i tend to shake with excitement. i can hook up the release and put some tension on it in any direction..it wont let go. i think if a big (ok..ANY) elk came in..i would shake off the d-loop.

for me, if it aint broke.........

good luck. hope the new release is everything you want.

[Willie makit]

Pointy stick, you make a point. Once or twice I've tried to make a fast shot while practicing with my new hook release and rolled my hand a little and had the hook come off, nearly launching the arrow, from now on Ill keep my thumb on the hook until i draw. Its still new to me so Ill make that thumb lock a standard procedure, sure is nice to think about this kind of stuff now instead of trying to train myself september.