thanks for all the replies.
i'm starting to warm up to the idea of a hook release but still want a quiet one. the hardcore seemed really loud with an audible metal on metal click as the trigger releases. is there a way to dampen this with an o-ring or are other brands quieter?
I shot a couple scott mongoose for a lot of years, one finally got too old, so I decided to try something different, ended up with a spot hawg wise guy, been shooting it the past 4 or 5 years and love it, but scott is top notch, if they make something close to what you have used, I don't see a reason to switch. I certainly didn't become a better shot when I switched releases, just had to get comfortable with a different one.
there is nothing out there that will blow you away, you have been shooting a release in the top of the pack. sticking as close to what you are comfortable with already is a good choice.
that being said, hooks are fine for spot and stalk, I have never been in a tree stand, I have killed everything off of the ground, mostly by sneaking up on them and killing them, and I have had no issues with the wiseguy.
