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#1 ·
Thinking about trying out a thumb release for hunting. Primarily stand hunting for white tails. I’d like to be able to clip on the d loop and leave it. Currently using a Trufire Hardcore max buckle.
I don’t want back tension.

Suggestions? Would like to keep it under $150 if possible. Would be open to used if it’s in excellent condition.

I liked the looks of the Cobra Harvester but haven’t seen many reviews yet.

Thanks

Also, will this require a draw length change?
Shooting a vertix.
 
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#3 ·
I was in your same position just a couple of months ago, and I also had been shooting the hardcore buckle release. I ended up getting a Scott Pursuit. It comes with a wrist strap just in case you still want to use one, and it's adjustable to a 3 or 4 finger setup. The quality seems good so far. I got mine from eders for around $125 shipped. I have experienced some growing pains with trying a thumb release (e.g. punching myself in the face on the second shot) but so far I don't regret my decision to go with the Pursuit. Good luck with your search.
 
#4 ·
I made the switch last year from an index release to a Stan Perfex long neck thumb release...love it!

My groups are tighter and the hand held release has helped me improve my draw form and strength as it makes it easier for me to draw with a high elbow.
 
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#7 ·
Buy a carter used on ebay. They are great high quality releases and can be found consistantly for around $150 used. I would take a 10 year old used carter over 90% of the brand new releases out there. Draw change will depend on your current anchor and lenght of the release you are using, I don't have to change anything going from a strap, to a thumb to a hinge. I purposely found a hinge and thumb that fit me the same though and they are both made by Carter. I really like the carter Simple 1 & Too Simple, almost all of their releases use a similar firing mechanism and are great releases that will last a lifetime.

The only other companies I would even consider buying from are Truball, Stan and Scott, that is just my oppinion though. My boys both shoot truball hinges and I shot a scott hinge for a long time, IMO nobody comes close to Carter when it comes to thumb buttons.
 
#16 ·
For those concerned about the sound of a hand held thumb release.......remember the release is right below your ear at anchor and you hear it above the sound of the bow. However have someone with a similar release stand off to the side and see if they can hear it go off.....I'm guessing the answer is NO. I've been shooting the Stan SX3 for several years for bowhunting and killed a number of spooky west MI whitetails and turkeys with it. Zero issues with the sound. Buy quality and you won't be looking for a replacement or go back to an index release because a cheap hand held isn't for you.
 
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I Shoot the try ball t-rex now. Gonna switch to the rave. Same release but 3 finger. Good price, good adjustability, quiet, easy to close. 2 Biggest thing for me was the feel in my hand and ease of closing the jaws in case of a need for quick follow up shot. Tried multiple big money releases(stan, carter). Didn't like how they fit my hand or how the jaws closed. Good luck!

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