Hunting Washington Forum
Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: KFhunter on February 28, 2013, 12:33:00 PM
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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.
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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:
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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.
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I needed a swivel head with my metal D loop
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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?
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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.
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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....
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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.
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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:
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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.
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Sorry to hear that, wish they had been more professional.
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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.
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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!
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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:
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carter insatiable , I feel one of the best hand held hunting one out there. I don't understand whyyou need a swivel head style ?
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I have the max pro 4 and love it. Good anchor point and very smooth release when adjusted properly.
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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
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Glad to hear it.