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Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: KFhunter on February 28, 2013, 12:33:00 PM

Title: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: KFhunter on February 28, 2013, 12:33:00 PM: shopping for a hunting version of a thumb trigger release

whats a good one?

Right now I have a Ti-metal D loop, looks like I'll need to ditch that in favor of a tie on D loop with the newer thumb triggers

I either lost or misplaced my old one, but it was a cheapy anyways. I liked it because it was a caliper with swivel head, not seeing those around much anymore. It worked with the ti D loop though.
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: KFhunter on February 28, 2013, 01:45:15 PM: tru ball max 4 had what I needed, hope its a gooder. reviews were good.

85 bucks off ebay w free ship

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2Ft%2FTru-Ball-2012-Max-Pro-4-Release-Black-%2F00%2Fs%2FMzAwWDMwMA%3D%3D%2F%24T2eC16JHJI%21E9qSO8Dh2BQKUSGKzTQ%7E%7E60_35.JPG&hash=b53bcd11255218d73da71b2ecd1d8c30a91566b7)

The head swivels 360 degrees. It's not a tourney sear type release, but I don't need a 200 dollar release I'll probably loose in a few years in the bush :chuckle:
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: pianoman9701 on February 28, 2013, 01:57:45 PM: I was really impressed by the Carter Evolution. I'm not sure if that qualifies as a thumb trigger. It's a back tension release.
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: KFhunter on February 28, 2013, 01:59:51 PM: I needed a swivel head with my metal D loop
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: Cap.Silver on February 28, 2013, 02:16:01 PM: Just yesterday I looked at true ball thumb release - I don't know . Will you have to adjust the lenght of the draw for this type of release ? Where is gonna be your anchor point?
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: KFhunter on February 28, 2013, 04:29:25 PM: Quote from: Cap.Silver on February 28, 2013, 02:16:01 PM
Just yesterday I looked at true ball thumb release - I don't know . Will you have to adjust the lenght of the draw for this type of release ? Where is gonna be your anchor point?

I rotate the release thumb down as I draw, and tuck my four knuckles in behind my jaw bone.
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: Smossy on February 28, 2013, 04:47:15 PM: Quote from: KFhunter on February 28, 2013, 01:45:15 PM
tru ball max 4 had what I needed, hope its a gooder. reviews were good.

85 bucks off ebay w free ship

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2Ft%2FTru-Ball-2012-Max-Pro-4-Release-Black-%2F00%2Fs%2FMzAwWDMwMA%3D%3D%2F%24T2eC16JHJI%21E9qSO8Dh2BQKUSGKzTQ%7E%7E60_35.JPG&hash=b53bcd11255218d73da71b2ecd1d8c30a91566b7)

The head swivels 360 degrees. It's not a tourney sear type release, but I don't need a 200 dollar release I'll probably loose in a few years in the bush :chuckle:
Ive got a $50 Cobra Release Aid, that has a 360 degree rotating head, leather straps. Feels real good on my hand, The trigger sensitivity is adjustable, So is the length of the actual release aid, Its a screw and lock type adjustment. Works great for me. Never had experience with a super high end aid though.

Its almost exactly like this one....
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 28, 2013, 05:03:38 PM: I shoot a truball t handle thumb release. I have been hunting with it for about 5 years if I remember right. I get a extra anchor point with shooting that style of release and I love it.
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: KFhunter on February 28, 2013, 05:50:08 PM: good to hear Carp

I needed a release that'd work my metal D loop so I called Eders.com and they didn't know what the heck I was talking about so I called tru ball directly.

They answered my question, but seemed irritated I bothered them with my silly questions :dunno:
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: KFhunter on February 28, 2013, 05:59:31 PM: I guess this is what I got on there

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.cabelas.com%2Fis%2Fimage%2Fcabelas%2Fs7_413922_999_02%3Fhei%3D220%26amp%3Bwid%3D380&hash=bbf52dce974109259d127405b0f2aa9913dd9f3a)

was all the rage 10 years ago :chuckle:

I'm gonna junk it and get a string loop, this thing buzzes and vibrates. Also I find out they will not work with a string stop and I want to put a string stop on.
With the swivel head of the thumb release I just bought maybe the string won't pop off when I rotate the T handle as easy, that's what prompted me to put a metal D loop on in the first place.
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 28, 2013, 06:04:00 PM: Sorry to hear that, wish they had been more professional.
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: KFhunter on February 28, 2013, 07:36:35 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on February 28, 2013, 06:04:00 PM
Sorry to hear that, wish they had been more professional.

Ya, I was put off a little. It wasn't a big deal really, cost me a little bit more on my long distance bill though.

I can tell you they don't like phone calls from the public about their product and are a bit standoffish when answering questions.
I guess they feel the vendors should take care of that aspect :dunno:

In the end I still bought it, but really only because I didn't see another four finger T handle release with a 360 swivel head in a caliper style release.
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 28, 2013, 08:10:39 PM: best thing you could do is ditch that metal loop NOW!!! i have seen those draw blood on peoples faces after they break and hit the person as well as break sights and rests, roller guard etc... get a good tied on loop and a carter or a stan if you want a thumb release. i shoot a carter just b cuz. the simple 1 looks good also!
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: demontang on February 28, 2013, 11:02:29 PM: Yea I would ditch the metal d loop. Ive had a few guy come in twith those and I send them out with a non metal dloop. I have that release but in camo and it not to bad but I love the spot hog whipper snapper but the head doesnt rotate on that one. I anchor mon my jaw with it and can shoot lights out with them :tup:
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: wrongway on March 06, 2013, 05:00:13 PM: carter insatiable , I feel one of the best hand held hunting one out there. I don't understand whyyou need a swivel head style ?
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: Beardo on March 15, 2013, 09:19:46 AM: I have the max pro 4 and love it. Good anchor point and very smooth release when adjusted properly.
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: KFhunter on March 16, 2013, 07:27:39 PM: I took the thumb barrel off, it's a bit too stiff right now I need to tone it down some.

I really like it though
Title: Re: Thumb trigger hand held
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 16, 2013, 08:13:45 PM: Glad to hear it.