- Location
- CT
Hey, I was wondering what u guys use as a release trigger for the big shot. I know sherrill tree has one, but it is a little pricey for what it is, in my opinion. Just wanted to see what u guys are using and if u are happy with it.
big shot trigger
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I use my right index finger. It was cheap and the shipping was free!
moss
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Carlisle, Massachusetts, U.S.
The Wichard snap release that Sherrill sells is excellent and well worth the money. I rig my own pulldown so I can use it on a multi-section pole, the pulldown Sherrill includes with the Wichard only works on a single section pole.
Check out this Sea Dog snap release at $18., definitely worth taking a look at. I'm planning on getting one to assess.
Sea Dog stainless steel snap release
-moss
Check out this Sea Dog snap release at $18., definitely worth taking a look at. I'm planning on getting one to assess.
Sea Dog stainless steel snap release
-moss
moss
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Carlisle, Massachusetts, U.S.
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I use my right index finger. It was cheap and the shipping was free!
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The advantage of the trigger is you can pull it full length of the pole for max power when you need it. The only way you can do that when pulling by hand is if you dig a foxhole. The other advantage is you can aim much better with a trigger.
-moss
I use my right index finger. It was cheap and the shipping was free!
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The advantage of the trigger is you can pull it full length of the pole for max power when you need it. The only way you can do that when pulling by hand is if you dig a foxhole. The other advantage is you can aim much better with a trigger.
-moss
- Location
- Storm Cleanup Tassie Au
Wichard spinnaker clips are the best release trigger but you can get them at other places then Sherill ( sorry Tobe )
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
I have a Wichard... because someone gave me one. They are pricey. Before the Wichard I used a cheap bowstring release from the sporting goods shop.
I rigged it to the pull down so I could crank it back, take my time to aim and shoot. It was a good as the Wichard, just less compact.
I rigged it to the pull down so I could crank it back, take my time to aim and shoot. It was a good as the Wichard, just less compact.
- Location
- Connecticut
I was thinking about using a release for bow hunting. Anyone ever try it? They strap around your wrist so it might improve pulling power?
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I was thinking about using a release for bow hunting. Anyone ever try it? They strap around your wrist so it might improve pulling power?
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I first tried using my bow release.
It wouldn't release smoothly, stuck, then went off.
I tried 1.75 and 2.2 Zing-It, just wouldn't work for me.
Give it a try, maybe yours will work.
Do a search on the big shot releases here, lots of different setups.
I feel the snap cinched to the pole is best.
I was thinking about using a release for bow hunting. Anyone ever try it? They strap around your wrist so it might improve pulling power?
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I first tried using my bow release.
It wouldn't release smoothly, stuck, then went off.
I tried 1.75 and 2.2 Zing-It, just wouldn't work for me.
Give it a try, maybe yours will work.
Do a search on the big shot releases here, lots of different setups.
I feel the snap cinched to the pole is best.
- Location
- Chardon, OH
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This Is what I use.
Got the release from Tractor Supply for about six bucks.
You hold it when releasing, so it doesn't flip back like the the Wichard.
I use a 3' + 6' pole combination, 3' on top, 9' of pole to work with.
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I'll start using your idea of the throwline thru the big shot rubber tubing. Much easier to connect the release.
Thanks,
Greg
This Is what I use.
Got the release from Tractor Supply for about six bucks.
You hold it when releasing, so it doesn't flip back like the the Wichard.
I use a 3' + 6' pole combination, 3' on top, 9' of pole to work with.
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I'll start using your idea of the throwline thru the big shot rubber tubing. Much easier to connect the release.
Thanks,
Greg
Gerald_Beranek
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- Location
- Ft. Bragg, Ca.
For height/distance/accuracy combined a quick release narrows the margin of error dramatically.
moss, save the $18 and take a friend out for a nice lunch. I bought a nice SS snap shackle for a completely different purpose a couple of years ago. It was very hard to make it release under any significant tension. To say it better, the release force was probably 30% to 40% of the tension. The design isn't really suited to make a soft trigger.
Gerald_Beranek
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- Ft. Bragg, Ca.
The Wichard is..
tomthetreeman
Participating member
- Location
- Rhode Island
I bought a big shot about a year ago thinking that I would use it, but I still haven't. The throwline is like a challenge to me... As much as I hate it, I feel like I am always practicing to get better with it.
-Tom
-Tom
moss
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Carlisle, Massachusetts, U.S.
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moss, save the $18 and take a friend out for a nice lunch. I bought a nice SS snap shackle for a completely different purpose a couple of years ago. It was very hard to make it release under any significant tension. To say it better, the release force was probably 30% to 40% of the tension. The design isn't really suited to make a soft trigger.
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Got it, thanks for the heads up Moray.
-moss
moss, save the $18 and take a friend out for a nice lunch. I bought a nice SS snap shackle for a completely different purpose a couple of years ago. It was very hard to make it release under any significant tension. To say it better, the release force was probably 30% to 40% of the tension. The design isn't really suited to make a soft trigger.
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Got it, thanks for the heads up Moray.
-moss
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I'll start using your idea of the throwline thru the big shot rubber tubing. Much easier to connect the release.
Thanks,
Greg
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Greg,
The throwline is tied onto the nylon webbing on either side of the rubber tube grip.
It does not go through the rubber tube grip.
The rubber tubing would rip through on the first pull.
Kramer
I'll start using your idea of the throwline thru the big shot rubber tubing. Much easier to connect the release.
Thanks,
Greg
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Greg,
The throwline is tied onto the nylon webbing on either side of the rubber tube grip.
It does not go through the rubber tube grip.
The rubber tubing would rip through on the first pull.
Kramer
- Location
- Chardon, OH
Daaaa ..........
That certainly makes sense. I saw the knots but it didn't click. Thanks Again,
Greag
That certainly makes sense. I saw the knots but it didn't click. Thanks Again,
Greag
southsoundtree
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Olympia, WA
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I use my right index finger. It was cheap and the shipping was free!
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The advantage of the trigger is you can pull it full length of the pole for max power when you need it. The only way you can do that when pulling by hand is if you dig a foxhole. The other advantage is you can aim much better with a trigger.
-moss
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or set it up on something like a garbage can or wheelbarrow or truck hood.
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I use my right index finger. It was cheap and the shipping was free!
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The advantage of the trigger is you can pull it full length of the pole for max power when you need it. The only way you can do that when pulling by hand is if you dig a foxhole. The other advantage is you can aim much better with a trigger.
-moss
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or set it up on something like a garbage can or wheelbarrow or truck hood.
I suggest that you cut the rubber off of the web and girth hitch on a welded round metal ring. Much smoother way to attach and the release is like butter.
When you tie the sliding cord make the "bridge" between the snap and the pole as short as possible.
That snap is call a "Panic Snap" and is used by horse-handlers so if they can release a spooked horse even if the horse is pulling full on its lanyard. I took a file to the tooth that is held under the slide to make it release sooner.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL! A BIG SHOT drawn and held with a trigger must be treated as lethal as a loaded gun.
TreeTramp
When you tie the sliding cord make the "bridge" between the snap and the pole as short as possible.
That snap is call a "Panic Snap" and is used by horse-handlers so if they can release a spooked horse even if the horse is pulling full on its lanyard. I took a file to the tooth that is held under the slide to make it release sooner.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL! A BIG SHOT drawn and held with a trigger must be treated as lethal as a loaded gun.
TreeTramp
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