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Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: bowhunterforever on March 17, 2011, 09:13:06 PM

Title: Trufire 360 FB
Post by: bowhunterforever on March 17, 2011, 09:13:06 PM: So i'm thinking about getting a new release and i am looking at the trufire 360 FB. Does anybody have one and how do you like it? Any other release recomendations i should look at?Thanks
Title: Re: Trufire 360 FB
Post by: Drifterat on March 17, 2011, 09:36:14 PM: Trufire makes a good release. I had the 360 and it worked well. I didn't have it very long though, lost it. I always wondered how long the 360 pivot would've lasted before it got loose and sloppy. I shoot a Trufire edge now and like it. I only shoot buckles, no velcro.
Title: Re: Trufire 360 FB
Post by: mtbiker on March 17, 2011, 09:37:40 PM: I'd personally recommend the Carter Lucky. Best release I've every used. I will only use a hook release with a flexible connector (e.g. Scott NCS). Anyway, my :twocents:
Title: Re: Trufire 360 FB
Post by: buck man on March 19, 2011, 07:56:43 PM: Its a nice release but I like the scott little goose. :twocents:
Title: Re: Trufire 360 FB
Post by: hughjorgan on March 20, 2011, 07:33:19 PM: I just bought this release. I have been shooting with the Trufire edge, which is a great release also. It has the fold back feature which is really nice to have while hunting, flip the release out of the way and you can use your binos/rangefinder or what ever you may need that hand free for. The buckle is nice making it quiet to put on or take off the release in the field versus if it was velcro. It has great adjustability to get it to the right length for ergonomics. I don't know if this release is for everyone but I like tru fire releases they are well built and have never failed me. Lots of guys like carters, scotts or other brands. The best way to find out if a release is for you is to try one out. I am sure if you go to your local pro shop and take your bow and tell them you are in the market for a new release they will let you shoot them all.
Title: Re: Trufire 360 FB
Post by: bowhunterforever on March 27, 2011, 08:42:17 PM: :bumpin: Anybody else have any recomendations?
Title: Re: Trufire 360 FB
Post by: sakoshooter on April 02, 2011, 03:03:37 PM: I used a Scott Wolf for years. Not made anymore. I bought and used a Truefire Edge FB last fall. Sold it yeaterday. Not a thing wrong with it other than it wouldn't adjust down light enough for me and I didn't like the trigger travel which I couldn't adjust. Also, I like a 'forward' trigger to get as much draw length as possible. The fold back is a great innovation. You can leave your release on while doing camp chores etc.
I just got my Spot Hogg Wise Guy release a few days ago. Forward trigger, ZERO trigger travel, Buckle strap, super light trigger, I probably won't even have to do any adjustments to it, hook or post style so it loads fast, very solidly built AND it also has the fold back feature. I simply love it.
Title: Re: Trufire 360 FB
Post by: Drifterat on April 02, 2011, 11:30:05 PM: Quote from: sakoshooter on April 02, 2011, 03:03:37 PM
Also, I like a 'forward' trigger to get as much draw length as possible.

I'm curious about this statement. How does having a forward trigger effect your draw length?
Title: Re: Trufire 360 FB
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 03, 2011, 06:34:39 PM: I have one, its a bowfishing release for me. Its a good solid release.
Title: Re: Trufire 360 FB
Post by: sakoshooter on April 03, 2011, 07:32:00 PM: Quote from: Drifterat on April 02, 2011, 11:30:05 PM
Quote from: sakoshooter on April 02, 2011, 03:03:37 PM
Also, I like a 'forward' trigger to get as much draw length as possible.

I'm curious about this statement. How does having a forward trigger effect your draw length?

A person's anchor point determines his/her draw length basically(Among other things). Using a release with the trigger close to the caliper compared to a release with the trigger 1" or more behind the caliper allows you to take advantage of your maximum draw length.