I exclusively shoot a Silverback and Honey 2 from January to August but I've always hunted with a trigger. If you get to second nature with a silverback and aren't prone to buck fever it should be totally doable. But I just worry about the sometimes weird positions you have to shoot from hunting that I'll have a misfire with a tension release while hunting and under pressure. Standing in the yard at ground level it helps me build the right habits that are then second nature when I switch back to a thumb for hunting.

 

Seems like a back tension should be a good way to get rid of buck fever? Sure, mishaps happen while at full draw on a deer that excites you. I’ve had it happen a lot and I’m experienced enough I feel like I can make the switch. I guess it’s a comfort thing.

I have been hunting with a Carter Chocolate for a few years now, and I’m always more feverish about accidentally hitting the thumb trigger than I am the animal itself. I’ve been considering a back tension for its advantages, like the easy to control safety of the release, which would eliminate that worry, and being able to use the strongest muscles in my hand(my thumb) to draw, which I cannot do with my CC. That said, my biggest concern is the loss of the “now” ability I have my thumb. Yes, I mean the infamous punch but let’s face it, hunting isn’t the range and that’s a reality of hunting.

I plan on switching to a hinge for hunting one day, and maybe that day is tomorrow. Ive tried a hinge from my saddle, and I could not for the life of me be consistent. My thumb trigger, no problem. Do you have any experience with a back tension from a stand?

 

That’s a good point about the extenuating circumstances while hunting vs the controlled conditions while practicing. I’d like to believe I’ll be able to go through the exact same process looking through the sights at an animal as I will looking at a target, but we know it’s just a little different out there.

 

I’m just curious to know who’s using a back tension release for practice and taking it to the field with them?
I’ve been shooting a thumb trigger but am definitely moving to a Silverback for the winter and spring practice. Just not sure if I’ll end up using it as just a training aid, or stick with it into hunting season. I’d like to know your thoughts. Thanks
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I just picked up a silverback yesterday, started playing around with it today . I’ll see how it goes , through spring and summer .

 

I use a b3 coop hinge. Just started hunting with it. Haven’t drawn back in an animal.

 

I have taken my last 15 or so animals with a hinge or resistance release. I just can not keep of the trigger on any release!

 

Me too

 

I started shooting a hinge in competition and haven’t hunted with a trigger release since 2015. Shot a bunch of deer with the hinge and won’t go back

 

if you are referring to a hinge as a back tension release, i have used a hinge all my life and have used the same hinge i shoot target with to hunt with all my life. i see no reason not to. i have thumb trigger releases too, i can shoot them as good as my hinge and i personally prefer using a hinge. it's what i learned to shoot with many years ago and what i am most confident and comfortable with.

 

What do u use?

 

Hinge keeps my shooting refined on targets. I’ve taken a few deer with it, but prefer my index release in the woods.

 

Question on this.

How do you switch back and forth equipment wise?
Is your peep height the same with a hinge and an index, or do you move it up and down? Use different bows? Etc..

Index shooter with a hinge on the way. My plan is to fully commit to a hinge, but I'm curious to hear how you switch back and forth.

 

I shoot my wrist strap trigger release with back tension....

so...yes?

I shoot targets with a hinge and hunt with a wrist release...but I shoot them both with back tension...lol

 

What release do you have?

 

To add to this. I have since added the Scott longhorn hunter. No click and can be held with the wrist strap at full draw. Game changer

 

Just order a T.R.U Ball sweet spot pro flex, maybe next year try to hunt with it .

 

My son uses a Stan element

 

The new Back Strap release is an interesting solution to this entire conversation from the looks of it!

 

Lots of folks hunt with target stuff..........I don't get it but it's common.

 

if you are reffering to a hinge as "target stuff", what makes it any more "target stuff" than any other release made ?. i shoot the thumb trigger release i have exactly the same as i shoot the hinges i have. the exact same execution, process and movement.

 

I’ve shot a hinge release exclusively since 2016. Practice, 3D, hunting - everything. I like the TruBall HT aluminum lineup, and use the HT2 two-finger, installing the lanyard for hunting purposes, just to gain a little flexibility in movement.

I’d have no qualms about hunting with a Silverback, Dudley’s wife does. I would use one myself (I think the whole Nock-On series releases are well thought out) but don’t really like the thickness of Carter releases between my index and middle finger. The TruBall and Stan releases are thinner there and feel better to me under tension.

I may try an HBX one day n the tension form.


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I committed to hunting with a hinge this year and had my concerns. I have bad, and I mean bad, TP on animals. So far I’ve killed two deer this year with my back tension and I don’t see going back to a trigger. Like anything, there is give and take, and you’ve got to accept the associated risks of using a BT for hunting.


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It doesn't seem like many people shoot a resistance release for hunting. Has anyone tried the Carter EZ release
It seems like a blend between a resistance and thumb release?

 

I got a Longhorn Hunter right before last season. Didn’t feel confident enough with it to hunt with it. But I plan on practicing with it this off-season and use it next season. One issue I had is that when I’m anchored my peep seems to be off to the right. It’s fine with my Little Goose. Do I possibly need a longer d loop or something?

 

I’ve been shooting the silverback for past 2 years hunting. Shot 8 animals so far with it. Have had far better hits than with a trigger. Makes you aim and execute shot. At least 2 were moving and still able to make it happen. I would recommend it if you feel like you should be getting better shots on animals

 

Don’t do it I went down that road. It was not good for hunting.