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which release to buy
« on: February 11, 2013, 06:52:37 PM »
so i am just getting into archery and would like to buy and have my own release to use when trying out new bows.  i have heard a lot of great things about the scott releases but dont really know the difference between them all or really where to start. also does a release affect your draw length. new to the archery world so any help is great thanks.

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Re: which release to buy
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2013, 06:58:36 PM »
I like the scott releases the best. It's really about what fits you the best.

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« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2013, 06:58:50 PM »
I just got a new Scott Shark. Love it. Great company to deal with and awesome customer service.
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Re: which release to buy
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2013, 07:04:10 PM »
i started with a scott wildcat,then a rhino xt,ive since got a silverhorn also but have moved on to handhelds.
if you have the money get your hands on a rhino xt.crisp release with little travel

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Re: which release to buy
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2013, 07:04:53 PM »
A release does affect your draw length. When I first got set up 8 years ago my release was to long and my hand was behind my cheek to far  & floating.  I upgraded my bow & release 3 years ago ( with proper instruction ) and adjusted the new release very short. Now with the same draw length bow my hand rests firmly on my cheek making my shots much more steady / consistent.  All releases are good today, shoot a couple and see what feels best.   Mike

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Re: which release to buy
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2013, 07:08:27 PM »
Spot Hogg Wiseguy.
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Re: which release to buy
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2013, 07:13:13 PM »
My vote is for Scott  :tup:

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Re: which release to buy
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2013, 07:15:07 PM »
do you like the single or double caliper better? or the string loop? any pros or cons? i think i want a buckle over Velcro attachment but what about the connector is soild better than a strap? i will mostly be spot and stalk hunting in the NW .

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Re: which release to buy
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2013, 07:18:04 PM »
its all personal really.i prefer a buckle for consistency n lack of nois.i prefer a hook due to ease of hooking up to my d loop.n i prefer the attatchment to be of the strap nature so it is easy to adjust

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Re: which release to buy
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2013, 07:20:13 PM »
I like a buckle.  Velcro gets old and warn out.  I shoot a double caliber.  My advice go down to a pro shop and shoot a few different releases.

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Re: which release to buy
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2013, 07:22:51 PM »
I agree 100 % I have always used a Scott ...Never had any issues what so ever  :tup:

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Re: which release to buy
« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2013, 07:45:26 PM »
I just got a new Scott Shark. Love it. Great company to deal with and awesome customer service.

I borrowed my wife's Scott Shark and loved it so I bought myself one.  I like the adjustability of velcro but after fifteen years my old one wasn't sticking as well (though it never failed) and the buckle I guess is more consistent in length.
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Re: which release to buy
« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2013, 07:51:19 PM »
Buckle Scott , I don't trust velcro  :chuckle:
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Re: which release to buy
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2013, 09:17:55 PM »
I like single caliper.  I started with the little goose and now the wildcat for several years.  I also bought a Carter that cost more but it's sitting in the bow case only.

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« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2013, 09:41:20 PM »
I just got a new Scott Shark. Love it. Great company to deal with and awesome customer service.

I borrowed my wife's Scott Shark and loved it so I bought myself one.  I like the adjustability of velcro but after fifteen years my old one wasn't sticking as well (though it never failed) and the buckle I guess is more consistent in length.
The buckle is the way to go for sure.
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