Has anyone ever hunted with one of these? Thinking of getting one but I’ve never used a resistance release before so wanted some opinions
Hunting with a Silverback release
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Hunted last season with one after spending most of last year trying to overcome target panic. Have not gone back to another release. My old lady shoots a Nock2It and I’ve shot it a few times. But I prefer the silverback. Just have to give yourself enough time to really work with it.
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I wouldn't. You can just as easily achieve a surprise release with a trigger or thumb.
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I’ve been shooting a hinge for a few months and I have a Perfex thumb that I’ve been shooting as well. The hinge actually feels better because there’s so much adjustment on the Perfex I can’t get it exactly right. I like the idea of tire pull through.
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Do it! Just make sure you practice for several months, to get used to how it functions before taking it into the field.
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Not for me. No way!! No hinge, no pull through, even though I own both and use them for target things.
You can shoot a thumb release using the back tension process if you will spend the time working on it. It will make you a better shot and the ability to snap shoot if needed.
And, on most thumb releases, you can close the jaw and leave it hanging on your string.
You can shoot a thumb release using the back tension process if you will spend the time working on it. It will make you a better shot and the ability to snap shoot if needed.
And, on most thumb releases, you can close the jaw and leave it hanging on your string.
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That’s why I bought the Perfex, but I just can’t get the right feel. I swear it has too much adjustment.
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I have one and when you cock it it will wake the dead.
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I do and have killed a few turkeys and deer with the Silverback. Works well if you train correctly and have a good shot process. No reason you can't hunt with a resistance activated release.
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Let us know how it turns out.
I would have to bet that most people that say no to hunting with this type of release have limited experience shooting one. Not arguing at all, just talking from my experience. If you dedicate yourself to the release, and practice "making it go off" it is awesome. Making it go off dont mean ripping it off the string. Practice is speeding up the pull but not over pulling. Its all relevant if you put your mind to it. I know a few guys around here that prefer the resistance release for hunting as it keeps the shot honest, no punching. And sorry, if you are forcing a shot at a fast moving rutting buck, ya might wanna take up gun hunting.
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Well said. Totally agree.
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If you chose to hunt with the silverback make sure and practice out of you’re stand of from an elevated position. Shooting downhill adds pressure to you’re back wall I’ve found after practicing on level shots.
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