What release do you shoot for hunting and why?

dhershberger

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Jul 28, 2011
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Hey guys so right now I shoot a Scott caliper release and really like it except for the fact that the rod attachment is so long I cant get my finger over the trigger enough to perform a correct back tension release. What release do you guys shoot and does is allow you to wrap your finger around the trigger so that you can shoot back tension?
 

Hilltop

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Feb 25, 2014
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Eastern Nebraska
I shoot the Scott little goose- It has a shorter rod so you can perform the release like you are describing. 3 seasons in and no issues- love it.
 

BOHNTR

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Feb 28, 2011
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Lakeside, AZ
Spot Hogg Whipper Snapper 4-finger......very crisp and quiet hook release.....for hunting and tournaments.
 

slim jim

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Sep 14, 2011
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Tru-fire hardcore buckle fold back max. Hook release for simple and QUIET attaching to d-loop. Nice to keep folded back and out of the way while hunting. The length is adjustable as well.
 

Caseyu

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Aug 27, 2012
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Reno, NV
I shoot a hot shot tempest. Yes back tension. And I shoot it because I practice with it and shoot 3d with it which kinda makes it just an extension of me. If that makes sense
 

dhershberger

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NM
I am interested in back tension releases as well! Anything that helps me become a better archer/bowhunter
 

velvetfvr

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Scott longhorn 3. Hinge release. Easy to use bt on and helped me forget my tp. changed my mental process getting rid of the tp I had and shoot as good as ever.
 

BobT

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Missouri Ozarks
I have been shooting a Scott Mongoose for several years. I have fairly big hands and I can adjust it out far enough to be comfortable.