need education on releases

[Max]

Okay my friends, educate me on releases.

I've always shot with my fingers but more and more people tell me I need a mechanical release. Here's my question:

Why?

Remember, unless it deals with shotguns, hunting dogs and bird hunting I'm totally in the dark about this. What I want to know is why use one and what kind to use (hand held, wrist wrap, etc...). What are the more popular ones out there. What do you swear by.

I have no problem changing the way I shoot (KwackWacker has totally re-written my book on deer hunting and great thanks to him for it) I just need the education from you guys.

Max

[bambeklr]

I would suggest a caliper release. Probably a good name brand like scott. Atleast thats what I use. I have had the same release for 10 years now. The caliper release is probably the easiest one to switch to.

[DocHolladay]

There is less interference with the string than using your fingers. Scoot is a good one. I use TruBall. I would do as Bambeklr suggested and get one with a wrist strap.

[bambeklr]

Have your pro-shop install a string loop so you dont wear out your serving and get a caliper release!! You will notice the difference in your groups.

[Max]

Thanks for the help guys.

I went to both Scott and truball web sites and I'm a bit confused. The sites listed single caliper, double caliper, with and without NCS, RCS. Which do you guys suggest?

Max

[DocHolladay]

I suggest that you go to an archery shop and try some on to see what you like. When I started, I was going to get a Scott release but couldnt afford it at the time. I went with a TruBall and have found my brand of choice. I now have 2 of them and couldnt be happier. I have the Cyclone and the Short-N-Sweet 1.