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Tru-Fire Release Frequently Asked Questions
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Does my archery release have true 360 degree rotation? |
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If both the jaws and trigger of your archery release is housed in one component or body, then your release is not a "tru rotater". For a release to have tru torque free rotation, the head of the release (where the jaws are located) and the body of the release (where the trigger is located) must be two separate components. To be truly torque free, the head of your archery release where the jaws are housed should be able to rotate independently of the body. Take a look at our Classic Caliper line to see the only tru-rotating wrist models on the market.
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Do I need a tru-rotating release if I shoot off of a string loop? |
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No you do not. While at full draw, if you torque your wrist either left or right slightly, your string loop will take up the torque transmitting only a small amount of torque to your bowstring.
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My bowhunting release seems to have a lot of travel, can I adjust this out. |
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Yes. All of our bowhunting releases are adjustable for trigger travel. On the majority of our releases, this adjustment can be found on the trigger via a set screw. If you cannot locate a set screw on the trigger, please e-mail us with your model and we will get your instructions mailed to you.
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Will a string loop give better arrow flight because the release is directly behind the arrow nock verses a release attached directly under the arrow nock on the bow's serving.? |
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No. If you are shooting a release directly off the bowstring and below the arrow knock, arrow flight will not be different than if you were shooting a string loop. This will only be true if you properly tune your arrow rest. The true test of course is the paper test. When your bow is setup correctly, using either a string loop or a release used directly off your serving will give you perfect tears in the paper, hence great arrow flight.
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What is the proper setup for a bowhunting release to be used directly on the serving? |
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The traditional setup is a nock point (metal clip with a rubber inside lining) above your arrow nock. Then another nock point or cushion button below your arrow nock, under this nock is where your release attaches to the bow string. The reason to have another nock point or cushion button under your arrow nock verses placing your release jaws there is to eliminate "nock pinch". It is not a good practice to have your bowhunting release butt up directly under your arrow nock. An important factor that some people leave out is the proper gap between the bottom of your arrow nock and the top of your nock point or cushion button. A good distance to start with is 3/16" between the bottom of your arrow nock and the top of your nock point or cushion button. The reason for this space is at full draw, the distance between the arrow nock and the nock point come closer together due to the apex (or angle) of the bow string. At full draw, you want the bottom of your arrow nock to barely touch the top of your nock point or cushion button. This gap will now allow you to let down your bow and not have your arrow falling off the bow string. A cushion button should be used in place of the nock point that is below your arrow nock because it will not scratch or mar your release head. The cushion button is made of a hard durometer rubber that will hold up even after 10,000 shots. It is placed on the bowstring via a brass clip around the center of the button. The greatest feature of the cushion button is you don't have to take your bowstring off the bow to put it on.
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