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#101 ·
flinginairos said:
I spook too soon, mine is like that but it's all black. I think the flash on your camera made it look different lol. Glad you like it, I am loving mine now!
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I think that it was just a glare from the flash. It really is an awesome release! I cannot wait to go hunting with it, I may not be able to wait until the next deer season. I may go after some turkeys or hogs with it.
 
#102 ·
Great thread everyone. I have been shooting Carter releases for years and really wanted to try the Tru Ball Fang 4 release, but I am a bit afraid to buy a Fang without knowing if it is one of the original mis firing releases or the newer updated release. Are there any serial numbers on the packaging that indicate this? Can we buy directly from Tru Ball to be assured? Thoughts or ideas are appreciated.
 
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#104 ·
2000vikings said:
Great thread everyone. I have been shooting Carter releases for years and really wanted to try the Tru Ball Fang 4 release, but I am a bit afraid to buy a Fang without knowing if it is one of the original mis firing releases or the newer updated release. Are there any serial numbers on the packaging that indicate this? Can we buy directly from Tru Ball to be assured? Thoughts or ideas are appreciated.
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I was wondering the same thing
 
#105 ·
I bought one of the early ones that wasn't changed and I haven't had a problem with a misfire, been shooting it with a 50lbs and 60lbs bows. have over 150 shots so far on mine. I'm liking the fang 4 more and more. I like it better then my Carter choc. addictions i had.
 
#106 ·
Shot mine just a little out of the back door the other day at about 7 yards. I feel like if there was a spring in the middle of those two it would be awesome
 
#107 ·
I finally got the chance to shoot my new Fang 3 and man it is awesome!!! I cannot wait to get out in the woods with it! The arrow in the 2 pics below are a little hard to see what the arrow hit, but the black dot above the handle is the same size as the dot the arrow hit. I was shooting at 20 yds. Love this release, kudos to TRU Ball for making an awesome release! Good shooting!


www.truball.com
 
#108 ·
Question to those of you who know a little about this release. I've just realized, from the youtube video, that your not supposed to hold the release horizontal..? Ive never shot a thumb release before, but i didn't know if turning the release veritcal (with back of your hand against your face) would be a problem since it twists the d-loop. Thanks so much
 
#109 ·
ffjoel7 said:
Question to those of you who know a little about this release. I've just realized, from the youtube video, that your not supposed to hold the release horizontal..? Ive never shot a thumb release before, but i didn't know if turning the release veritcal (with back of your hand against your face) would be a problem since it twists the d-loop. Thanks so much
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Unless you shoot a very small loop, you wouldn't notice a difference in the loop twist. In regards to holding it vertical, ever since I started with my first handle (the TRU Ball Boss X) I held it vertical for comfort more than anything. It gives me a strong anchor and helps my shot sequence. The comfort of the handle also helps with anchor and comfort; and with my new Fang 3, it is really comfortable! Hope this helps and good shooting!
 
#110 ·
? for ya do you like the fang or the boss x better I been tossing the idea up on one of these 2 releases.
BeauBowhunter said:
Unless you shoot a very small loop, you wouldn't notice a difference in the loop twist. In regards to holding it vertical, ever since I started with my first handle (the TRU Ball Boss X) I held it vertical for comfort more than anything. It gives me a strong anchor and helps my shot sequence. The comfort of the handle also helps with anchor and comfort; and with my new Fang 3, it is really comfortable! Hope this helps and good shooting!
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#111 ·
jesses80 said:
? for ya do you like the fang or the boss x better I been tossing the idea up on one of these 2 releases.
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For hunting, it is hard to beat the Fang because you can use as a hook style or full containment and it is silent to reload. For tournaments, the Boss X hands down. They are both great releases and have their strong points. The Boss X can be used hunting but is better suited for tournaments. The Fang's adjustability could let it be an either or type release, but it is geared more towards hunting. Hope this helps and good shooting!
 
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I didn't care for the BossX I had. It was very loud and somewhat hard to cock. I also didnt like the rotating head that much. The Fang is more my style with the open hook because I have been hunting with a Truball Short N Sweet since 2007. I will be hunting with the Fang this year because I am shooting better than ever right now using it!
 
#113 ·
thanks guys I think I will just get bolth and give them a shot I been shooting the max pro 4 for the past 3 years so I like the swivel head what the heck guess you can't have to many releases.
 
#114 ·
Bumping this for an update that have the Fang, what are your thoughts on the release after using it for a while?
 
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Discussion starter · #116 ·
Zixer said:
Bumping this for an update that have the Fang, what are your thoughts on the release after using it for a while?
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I ended up selling mine. I liked it but liked the Stan Shootoff a whole lot better. The Fang hurt my fingers after a while, it seemed like the whole weight of the bow was on my index finger. I got used to it after a while but I did notice it after shooting several shots.
 
#117 ·
I have about 1,500 shots with the Cabela's version (olive drab hook with buckle strap) and really love this release. I've fired it prematurely a few times, but all of them were user error (while wearing gloves). I've got it set with near zero travel and no springs installed. I give it a big :thumbs_up
 
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