the first shot was priceless! i did that last season on a doe on my way out of the woods, it was set at 60 yards from the previous day from practicing. THANK GOD no big bucks came in cause it would have been a nightmare!
I had one of these back in the 90's and it felt revolutionary to me. Went from finger tabs to one of those on an old Golden Eagle and it was awesome. Super hard on the string though!
I was away from bowhunting for 25 years and looking at getting back in. That release was my first release, and my bow was a PSE Polaris, but I am shocked how everything has changed, not just in design but price!
Exact same thing happened to me about 13 years ago, it came with my (used) bow so I thought it was what everyone used, I was oh so very wrong. (It might have broken because the first time I used it I let go of the whole release instead of pushing the button)
Happened to me. Shooting at 70M, got home, immediately shot at 12M. Forgot to adjust the sight. Was using a fall away. The arrow shot through the scope and blew the lens out. I noticed ONLY after 2 more ends that the scope was soo clear. I wiped it again to admire the swarovski ... and my finger passed /inserted right thru the scope body. Found the ring frame still with attached lens 20m away with just a slight shatter approx 1.5mm dia. I still use the scope to this day.
This release was one of my very first releases when I was a little kid just starting archery. Back then I thought it was the coolest thing to have this release, but when I started growing up & getting better at archery I realized how clunky, brittle, & cheap it felt/was.
Got one a few days ago used it today the first time. Took a little while to figure it out but after I got the hang of it then smooth sailing. Really like it a lot. Wanted one of those high end releases but it’s gonna have to wait for another day. This one will do fine until then. Great video thank you for sharing…
I bought a cheap bow on a whim on clearance ($150 bow for $64) to try with my kids. It already had a D-loop so I bought this release on the cheap - we're not hunters or archers, and doing this on the CHEAP for backyard non-screen-time fun. It hasn't failed us yet. It's very tough to put on the d-loop though. If we get more serious I'm sure I'll buy a better release.... and maybe a 2nd bow just for me. :-)
I bought one of these arrow release triggers that you are testing. I dissembled the unit and shortened the end the lever shaft by .300 of a inch this shortened the distance of thumb movement as well as improved the comfort of thumb position. For the money it works. I don't shoot at tournaments so its fine for me.
I had one similar to this when I first started out and I let my friend try it while we were at practice he had a hoyt defiant with a turbo cam 😂it went off in mid draw
I think the best purpose for these is just figuring out if handhelds are a good option. Shot index style for years and used this as a cheap test run before getting a nicer handheld
I used that release before I knew what a good thumb button felt like. I didn't have a dloop at the time and it did okay, until it didn't, then I lost an arrow trying when it went off at half draw.
I had one of these. They're the worst. I drew back, punched myself in the throat, the release mutated and began growling, spooking deer, pouring wolf urine in scrapes, and has been terrorizing me ever since.
I had one of these about 25 and used it on a 80lb High Country bow until a friend let it come out of his hand and sent it into the riser. The bow was fine and he's lucky it didn't hit his hand but the release exploded into fragments, replaced it with a Scott caliper
I have zero intentions on getting a $5 release. But this was interesting to watch! Thanks for the video (especially starting out full send into the wall!) I am subscribing to help cover the cost of the fallen arrow. 😂😂
Brother had one and as he was drawing bow back it broke in half mid draw and he shot the overhead lights out on the indoor range lol they're junk. Walmart still sells them
Maybe for a child 8-10 years old, but even then pretty poor design and lack of adjustments is just a major downfall. But then again it’s only $5 soooo..... lol. Good video as always !!!
That first shot... I was thinking that it looked like he either hadn’t moved his pin or the wide angle lens was doing something funky to make it look like he was aiming way high.
Wow can’t believe it worked with higher poundage bow. I had the same one way back in the day like almost 15 years ago and it would only work with bows under 35 pounds. This video sent me back down memory lane
I bought this and just today it gave out I go to pull it back and BANG it just slips without touching the thumb button do not buy unless you have a 50 lb or less bow.
I had one as a kid qnd it was great, got one of wish q few months ago and gave it a try the other day, it survived about 60 shots with a 60lb compound and then it gave out halfway through the draw and i punched myself in the face
i still use a cobra adj from like the late 90s my dad gave me i had 5 releases and still fall back on the old cobra use what works and don’t listen to any one else
Lol bought one of these a few years back to have a backup for my hunting pack. Mine wouldn’t even shoot with a dloop it would always fire at half drawn unless you clipped it on the string.
I bought one of those as my first release a couple years ago an the part the sticks out that gets pushed by the string to bring down that part locks in the string broke almost right away, they are the worst release I’ve ever used
Have one 35+ years old made in USA shot it at least 2K times. Mine is adjustable. Never failed. Never liked it. Almost impossible to use on a D loop. I have not used it in years,
I kinda wanted to give it a try I saw it at Walmart cause I never shot with one before but when I read the back it said for up to 65lb draw weight so I put it back and said never mind mine works
I have one of these releases. I don't use it with a real bow so I don't have to deal with the possibility of a malfunction. I have a Nerf Mega bow and both of the old handheld Buckmasters Bow Hunting games that I use it with for the heck of it.
I was honestly surprised it even drew back without firing my stepdad bought a decent one and on my recurve bow when it pulls back to 50 pounds it releases on it's own so I gotta keep my finger behind the trigger til ready then it's like is it gonna fire as soon as I let go or will it let me actually pull the trigger
Hey Chris I don't know if you realized it or not, but at the 4:20 mark, it appears you shot an arrow with 1 fletch missing. It may have been an optical illusion, but I'm pretty sure it's gone.
Before I even watched I thaught dangerous and it could go off hurt your bow or arrows... Ide say spend the money cheap route isn’t always the way to go lol thanks for teaching people this !
Lol.... many years ago it was all we had. Mine was actually adjustable and I loved it. Of course I loved my fixed 4x weaver scope too...lol not all the old school stuff is as good as the modern stuff. But they were great at the time and killed a lot of game. Before that we didn't use a release we used our fingers lol...
Hell yes it's worth $5. I shot that exact release for years. The travel you talk about isnt as bad once some tension is put on the string. The release was never meant for a D loop. It was meant to be attached to the bow string back before loops were used. It's actually a good buy for someone who wants to shoot without spending alot of money. Not everyone has loads of loot. Videos like these makes me sick.
Be careful with these. I had 2 that both suddenly failed while drawing during a hunt and during practice resulting in the string coming off the cam and cutting my forearm. This was with a 55# compound.
Was thinking of shooting a thumb release this year, my brother happened to pull one of these out from his oooooold bow box. Got to somewhere around 1/4 draw and it let loose. Tried it a few more times into the ground and it would no way shape or form hold 70lb bow. Works great on my kids tomkat 12lbs bow. Do yourself a favor and stay far away from this.
In the background.. Yeah baby! Lmao...
the first shot was priceless! i did that last season on a doe on my way out of the woods, it was set at 60 yards from the previous day from practicing. THANK GOD no big bucks came in cause it would have been a nightmare!
I actually killed a doe with one of those I lost my good release and I needed one at that moment to go hunting so I stopped by Walmart and got it
Right before your first arrow I was like... Dang your sight is low lol arrow was pointing so high 🤣🤣
I had one of these back in the 90's and it felt revolutionary to me. Went from finger tabs to one of those on an old Golden Eagle and it was awesome. Super hard on the string though!
I too had a Golden eagle with revolutionary recurved limbs & this release was crazy different than shooting a 3tab
Ohhh I’m so glad I’m not the only one that had one of those in the 90’s 😂. I actually Robin Hooded a arrow with that thumb release
I was away from bowhunting for 25 years and looking at getting back in. That release was my first release, and my bow was a PSE Polaris, but I am shocked how everything has changed, not just in design but price!
I had one of them when I pulled back my bow it broke and I punched my self in the face and lost my arrow nearly knocked my self out
Landon Honnoll Did the exact same for me bruised my jaw
Glad I'm not the only one. I actually thought it was a faulty one and did it a second time. I was kicking my own arse
Exact same thing happened to me about 13 years ago, it came with my (used) bow so I thought it was what everyone used, I was oh so very wrong. (It might have broken because the first time I used it I let go of the whole release instead of pushing the button)
I feel you I had my finger on a index release I fired half draw and hit myself in the face too
did the same thing in my basement and sent the arrow straight into the concrete wall, damn near broke my nose as well lol.
"I forgot to move my sight"!!!!!!!! LMAO I'm still laughing
Happened to me. Shooting at 70M, got home, immediately shot at 12M. Forgot to adjust the sight. Was using a fall away. The arrow shot through the scope and blew the lens out. I noticed ONLY after 2 more ends that the scope was soo clear. I wiped it again to admire the swarovski ... and my finger passed /inserted right thru the scope body. Found the ring frame still with attached lens 20m away with just a slight shatter approx 1.5mm dia. I still use the scope to this day.
4:26 Does that arrow have only two vanes on it?
I've used one for 20 years, mines a tru fire and I can shoot bottle tops at 30 yards, mine has a Allen screw in the bottom for adjustments in tension
Mine as Well.
Saw that sight and im like yup he gon miss
This release was one of my very first releases when I was a little kid just starting archery. Back then I thought it was the coolest thing to have this release, but when I started growing up & getting better at archery I realized how clunky, brittle, & cheap it felt/was.
But did it work as advertised and as designed? Who cares if its cheap looking as long as it works.
It was my first release too back in '95.
Got one a few days ago used it today the first time. Took a little while to figure it out but after I got the hang of it then smooth sailing.
Really like it a lot. Wanted one of those high end releases but it’s gonna have to wait for another day. This one will do fine until then.
Great video thank you for sharing…
I bought a cheap bow on a whim on clearance ($150 bow for $64) to try with my kids. It already had a D-loop so I bought this release on the cheap - we're not hunters or archers, and doing this on the CHEAP for backyard non-screen-time fun. It hasn't failed us yet. It's very tough to put on the d-loop though. If we get more serious I'm sure I'll buy a better release.... and maybe a 2nd bow just for me. :-)
I bought one of these arrow release triggers that you are testing. I dissembled the unit and shortened the end the lever shaft by .300 of a inch this shortened the distance of thumb movement as well as improved the comfort of thumb position. For the money it works. I don't shoot at tournaments so its fine for me.
I used one of those for most of my childhood with a lot of success. I even won tournaments with that thing.
I had one similar to this when I first started out and I let my friend try it while we were at practice he had a hoyt defiant with a turbo cam 😂it went off in mid draw
I’ve seen more than 1 broken nose from this release! All were hellacious!!
This proved a great shooter is great no matter what. Technique vs equipment. hahahaha
Punched myself in the nose with that thing 😂🤦♂️
Those are nothing new. Late 80's early 90's they had them at Kmart.
Got my first bow that I can hunt with.Reason why I am just getting my bow for hunting is because I am 10.Love the videos
I think the best purpose for these is just figuring out if handhelds are a good option. Shot index style for years and used this as a cheap test run before getting a nicer handheld
22 years ago I started out using a release like this and an old Ben Pearson bow. Shot several buck with that setup.
Next you'll have to do cheapest arrows....haha
I used that release before I knew what a good thumb button felt like. I didn't have a dloop at the time and it did okay, until it didn't, then I lost an arrow trying when it went off at half draw.
James Hagerman mine did the same
I had a cheap release and punched my self in the face half draw one time
UseD one of them back in the day before the d-loop came along .. they would grab the bow string at the knock point .
I bought one and used it for around ten days then it it broke lol honestly not surprised
I used to use a avalon caliper release, it kept misfiring, because it was way too sensitive, now I use of of these, it works and get the job done
That was my first release. This video sums the thing up perfectly.
I had one of these. They're the worst. I drew back, punched myself in the throat, the release mutated and began growling, spooking deer, pouring wolf urine in scrapes, and has been terrorizing me ever since.
I am surprised it even drew the bow back without failing.
I had one of these about 25 and used it on a 80lb High Country bow until a friend let it come out of his hand and sent it into the riser. The bow was fine and he's lucky it didn't hit his hand but the release exploded into fragments, replaced it with a Scott caliper
2:28 it was at this moment he knew
*he fucked up*
Somebody please tell me why one arrow is 60 dollars and what purpose does it serve other than being expensive
I get mad enough when I lose a $3 walmart arrow. I cant imagine having the guts to ever fire a $60 arrow.
i couldn't even get it to hook on to the d-loop. *lmao*
I used one of those releases as a kid with my bear archery black bear bow.
I had one when I was a kid, only shot 40 lbs with it.
Anything more than that would scare the crap out of me.
I have zero intentions on getting a $5 release. But this was interesting to watch! Thanks for the video (especially starting out full send into the wall!) I am subscribing to help cover the cost of the fallen arrow. 😂😂
You about to have target panic
2:26 I remember when I did that for the first time, I was like, did I just do a Chris bee.
I've seen these release at Walmart every hunting season..lol. Very good test review.
Brother had one and as he was drawing bow back it broke in half mid draw and he shot the overhead lights out on the indoor range lol they're junk. Walmart still sells them
This shows you that the only people why are going to succeed in archery do research and don't impulse buy! Thanks for making this!
Maybe for a child 8-10 years old, but even then pretty poor design and lack of adjustments is just a major downfall. But then again it’s only $5 soooo..... lol. Good video as always !!!
Used one of these for years. Just upgraded to a trophy ridge thumb release today, so we’ll see how that goes.
I got an old hotshot that is aluminum and adj and it's a great release , really have to focus to get it shooting good !
That first shot... I was thinking that it looked like he either hadn’t moved his pin or the wide angle lens was doing something funky to make it look like he was aiming way high.
DONT EVER CHANGE YOUR INTRO! IT IS BOMB BROOOOO
I had back in the day the wrist release version of that one.
I like how of all things you paired a $5 release with a bow that without accessoires already costs like 2k.
That was my first release when I was a kid.that was before d loops
Looks like Peter Parker behind the window.
When i heard the miss i winced. When he said "X10", I wept
I had one and my bow ripped the guts right outta it mid draw as I punched myself in the throat 🤣😂 it lasted maybe 2 shots if I remember correctly
Yeah I broke my nose on 2 different releases and this one may or may have not been one of them
I bought one from Walmart and literally broke the first time I tried to pull my 70 lb bow back with it
Wow can’t believe it worked with higher poundage bow. I had the same one way back in the day like almost 15 years ago and it would only work with bows under 35 pounds. This video sent me back down memory lane
I bought this and just today it gave out I go to pull it back and BANG it just slips without touching the thumb button do not buy unless you have a 50 lb or less bow.
I didn’t know archers had soft hand
I had one as a kid qnd it was great, got one of wish q few months ago and gave it a try the other day, it survived about 60 shots with a 60lb compound and then it gave out halfway through the draw and i punched myself in the face
i still use a cobra adj from like the late 90s my dad gave me i had 5 releases and still fall back on the old cobra use what works and don’t listen to any one else
I use that release
Its crazy to watch this guy shoot he had the same shot motion every time
Honestly those really were Clean shades for $20 😂
Couldn’t even full draw my kids bow at 20 lbs.
Unironically this was my first handheld
Lol bought one of these a few years back to have a backup for my hunting pack. Mine wouldn’t even shoot with a dloop it would always fire at half drawn unless you clipped it on the string.
I bought one of those as my first release a couple years ago an the part the sticks out that gets pushed by the string to bring down that part locks in the string broke almost right away, they are the worst release I’ve ever used
Have one 35+ years old made in USA shot it at least 2K times. Mine is adjustable. Never failed. Never liked it. Almost impossible to use on a D loop. I have not used it in years,
have a scare on my arm form one of those which broke causing my bow to misfire and slap my arm and the release pin stuck in my arm
I kinda wanted to give it a try I saw it at Walmart cause I never shot with one before but when I read the back it said for up to 65lb draw weight so I put it back and said never mind mine works
That looks like my push mower pull rope handle
I have just one question . Why would you own a $60 arrow
What are the benefits of a hand release instead of a wrist release?
It's more consistent if u get a good hand held release u want regret it
I have one of these releases. I don't use it with a real bow so I don't have to deal with the possibility of a malfunction. I have a Nerf Mega bow and both of the old handheld Buckmasters Bow Hunting games that I use it with for the heck of it.
I was honestly surprised it even drew back without firing my stepdad bought a decent one and on my recurve bow when it pulls back to 50 pounds it releases on it's own so I gotta keep my finger behind the trigger til ready then it's like is it gonna fire as soon as I let go or will it let me actually pull the trigger
Just ordered an RX3, super excited.
My dad used to shoot one of them years ago their not for a d loop their sopost to clip straight on the string. But looks like it works both ways
How do u get it to lock in? Everytime i pull back the trigger slips off??
I have an old trufire like that but its adjustable and can be set really sensitive
Try one China copy of a carter or Scott release off amazon
Hey Chris I don't know if you realized it or not, but at the 4:20 mark, it appears you shot an arrow with 1 fletch missing. It may have been an optical illusion, but I'm pretty sure it's gone.
I remember seeing thee in the 90’s
Before I even watched I thaught dangerous and it could go off hurt your bow or arrows... Ide say spend the money cheap route isn’t always the way to go lol thanks for teaching people this !
I keep coming back here for 2:30
Been a many deer killed with a release like that
Chris bee what is you farthest shot with your bow and also how long do you hold your bow back before shooting
4:34 does that arrow only have 2 vanes
Logan Hockenberry thats what I was wondering
My freind good video i just buy one for one of my litle boys question what brend and model of the BOW you used in this video thanks jacksonville fl
Also, isn’t a 15 arrow match scored out of 450?
Lol.... many years ago it was all we had. Mine was actually adjustable and I loved it. Of course I loved my fixed 4x weaver scope too...lol not all the old school stuff is as good as the modern stuff. But they were great at the time and killed a lot of game. Before that we didn't use a release we used our fingers lol...
Hell yes it's worth $5. I shot that exact release for years. The travel you talk about isnt as bad once some tension is put on the string. The release was never meant for a D loop. It was meant to be attached to the bow string back before loops were used. It's actually a good buy for someone who wants to shoot without spending alot of money. Not everyone has loads of loot. Videos like these makes me sick.
Haha I've wondered about these I mean is it good or just a door stop lol
0.11 Killing for pleasure is a crime.
I saw your intro and instantly subbed
Be careful with these. I had 2 that both suddenly failed while drawing during a hunt and during practice resulting in the string coming off the cam and cutting my forearm. This was with a 55# compound.
i think it’s funny he calls it the mechanism
Was thinking of shooting a thumb release this year, my brother happened to pull one of these out from his oooooold bow box. Got to somewhere around 1/4 draw and it let loose. Tried it a few more times into the ground and it would no way shape or form hold 70lb bow. Works great on my kids tomkat 12lbs bow. Do yourself a favor and stay far away from this.
Wow,
X10s are pretty tough, huh?
Cheers for the vid! 😃