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Post by dusty20 on Oct 10, 2017 8:45:13 GMT -5
To start with I have a tru ball release that I got when I bought my first bow about 5 years ago. I just thought a release was a release. I don't have any issues shooting up to about 35 yards where a shot that "feels" bad is still only a couple inches off center. I'm trying to stretch my distance out more during my practice and am noticing I just don't get a good feel with this release and it's starting to really mess up my shot. The release does not have an adjustable trigger pull and it is super light weight as in if I put my finger on the trigger it may just go off because it is so light. This causes me to not put my finger on the trigger until I am ready to fire and then I essentially reach for the trigger. When I do that I inevitably either start pull the bow to the left (I'm right handed) or I let the bow off the back wall which isn't good either. I usually know what happens before the arrow hits the target but this is really making practice not much fun. I am thinking I need something with an adjustable trigger that I feel confident in having my finger there that I have to pull with a couple pounds to release it. My current release does not let me try to use back tension as I cannot put any pressure on the trigger. It's almost like the only way to fire this is by keeping an open hand and slapping the trigger when ready.
My current setup is a compound bow with wrist strap trigger style release. I think I want to stay with this style vs going to a thumb trigger or back tension release.
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Post by Sasquatch on Oct 10, 2017 11:30:31 GMT -5
I use a Scott wrist-strap model. Not sure if it is adjustable, but there are such critters out there.
Bottom line, if it is messing with your head go a different route. All those mental issues will only get magnified if Mr. Big walks out! Life is too short to struggle with a crappy release.
Other than that, just steer clear of cheapos. I had an Allen release that worked fine 99% of the time but once in a while would lock and refuse to fire. It cost me a deer.
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Post by medic22 on Oct 10, 2017 12:12:07 GMT -5
Tru Ball Fang has springs and triggers that you can swap around.
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Post by jimstc on Oct 10, 2017 14:35:58 GMT -5
A bunch of bad thoughts and shot execution methods in your post. Slapping the trigger is number one. A lack of trust in your release is number two. Pulling the bow to the left indicates that you don't trust your shot, hence the propensity to peek before follow through. I shoot a Tru Ball Short and Sweet. Simple and dependable. I practice at 40 to 60 yards. Just some thoughts and good luck to you
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Post by genesis273 on Oct 10, 2017 20:08:06 GMT -5
I use a trufire strap on release
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Post by bill9068 on Oct 14, 2017 17:20:12 GMT -5
I use a tru ball, works for me. Had mine for 10+ years.
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