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[Orion]

I was just shooting my bow and the string to my release aid snapped! I have a mechanical backup but, it’s my backup. I am going to Montana for elk next month and my bow is tuned for this release that just broke. I am thinking of buying a new release or repairing this one. 1 - What type of releases do you prefer? A – String on bow string? B – String on release? C – Mechanical only?Would you buy a new one or repair. Thanks much! I’m in a panic…Jim

[ShooterJohn]

First off Welcome to the forum. I wish I could answer your question but I'm an old finger the the string kind of guy. I learned that way and still shoot without a release. But I know we have people here that can give you some ideas. It might take till tonight to get them to answer up. Good luck on your upcoming hunt.

[bowweevil]

If you like caliper releases, I would go with the Scott Archery Mongoose. Its a little pricey, but not too bad. I use back tension releases now which I like much better, but a lot of people don't like them for hunting. If you are lookinbg for a back tension release, really the only thing you can do is try a bunch of them and pick which one works best for you.

[sportyg]

I use a string loop on my bow. I used to use a Scott string release. It shot great using alumm. arrows but once I went to carbons I lost my tight groups. I'm now using a Tru-Fire and my groups are back to what they should be..I would recommend you just buy a new one. Even if you repair the one you have you will need to re-tune it as it won't be the same. With the price of releases these days and depending on what you want it won't cost you much more for a new one.

[Orion]

Thanks guys! I will go out and get a new release today.Jim

[Orion]

SportygI went with a string loop on the bow string. All in all it seems like a better way. Thanks for the help.Jim

[sportyg]

Jim, good luck with it.. Let us knw how it works for you..

[Orion]

SportygYou were right. My groups did tighten up. I used to use XX75 SuperLites arrows and switched to ACC. The SuperLites were deadly accurate. I was getting good groups with the ACC just not the vane tears I was used to. I was having trouble tuning the bow. Now the ACC shoots real well and I’m back to shooting at different spots because I’m going through fletching like mad.Back on track… Thanks again guys!Jim

[ShooterJohn]

Good luck I hope you stick something.