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My release fires early ?
#5301937
09/12/14 02:08 AM
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Joined: Oct 2013
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FeistyJuan
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Wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I am new to the sport(had my bow for two weeks) and have been shooting my bow almost every night getting ready for bow season and tonight I noticed my release was firing before I hit the trigger. Twice while drawing back and I put two arrows through my fence! A few times when I was at full draw. Am I doing something wrong or is my release malfunctioning?
Tru-ball Predator release
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Re: My release fires early ?
[Re: FeistyJuan]
#5302088
09/12/14 03:28 AM
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passthru
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Your D loop could have the strands broken in the middle allowing it to slip through. The outside cover would be intact making it hard to notice. I got a fat lip like this before. Or it may need to be adjusted. Most of them can be adjusted and yours may be set too light.
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Re: My release fires early ?
[Re: FeistyJuan]
#5302357
09/12/14 12:10 PM
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FeistyJuan
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Thanks for the reply. I am going by the shop today.
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Re: My release fires early ?
[Re: passthru]
#5302376
09/12/14 12:30 PM
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bjankowski
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Your D loop could have the strands broken in the middle allowing it to slip through. The outside cover would be intact making it hard to notice. I got a fat lip like this before. Or it may need to be adjusted. Most of them can be adjusted and yours may be set too light. Good answer grass hopper
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Re: My release fires early ?
[Re: FeistyJuan]
#5303070
09/12/14 06:44 PM
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NBH
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Woodsman
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So to add to too this post without hijacking, how often do you guys replace your D loop? I am going on the 3rd season on mine.
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Re: My release fires early ?
[Re: FeistyJuan]
#5303346
09/12/14 09:01 PM
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ju993rnaut
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Are you making sure the jaws are completely closed before pulling back? And keeping your finger behind the trigger?
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Re: My release fires early ?
[Re: FeistyJuan]
#5303396
09/12/14 09:25 PM
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bradtown
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Make sure and come to full draw with all your fingers / grip behind the trigger. I blew up a bow last week by not paying attention... bad habit that's costly.
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Re: My release fires early ?
[Re: FeistyJuan]
#5303758
09/13/14 12:52 AM
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JThoele
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Prematurely going off is a big let down! Finger behind the trigger throughout draw cycle?
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Re: My release fires early ?
[Re: FeistyJuan]
#5304324
09/13/14 12:35 PM
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cmc
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Re: My release fires early ?
[Re: FeistyJuan]
#5305395
09/14/14 02:26 AM
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Joined: Jul 2014
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VT Outfitter
Light Foot
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Light Foot
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If the string loop is not worn out, and the release is fairly new, check the release tension set screw at the base of the trigger that controls how hard you have to squeeze the trigger before it fires. It may have loosen out. It doesn't happen very often, but I had it happen once.
VT Outfitter Whitetail Strategies Guide Service Fred Scott Owner/Head Guide On The Web-www.whitetailstrategies.net
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Re: My release fires early ?
[Re: FeistyJuan]
#5305521
09/14/14 03:58 AM
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texasbowhunter321
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A lot of things broke on my first bow because I shot it three or four times a week for months. But I never had an issue with the d-loop. I would re-evaluate your release. What make and model are you using?
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Re: My release fires early ?
[Re: FeistyJuan]
#5305777
09/14/14 02:18 PM
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FeistyJuan
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the tension screw was loose. I put some loctite on it and it is all good. Being new to bow hunting I was a little worried. I have been shooting it atleast 4 times a week since I got it. Went to the ranch yesterday and got so shoot it out of my tree stand which is pretty cool. Looking forward to deer season!
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Re: My release fires early ?
[Re: FeistyJuan]
#5305825
09/14/14 03:06 PM
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FeistyJuan
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Now I just have to get over the soreness in my bow arm elbow. Maybe I've been practicing too much? Nah!
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Re: My release fires early ?
[Re: texasbowhunter321]
#5307243
09/15/14 12:40 PM
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VT Outfitter
Light Foot
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A lot of things broke on my first bow because I shot it three or four times a week for months. But I never had an issue with the d-loop. I would re-evaluate your release. What make and model are you using? Good to hear!
VT Outfitter Whitetail Strategies Guide Service Fred Scott Owner/Head Guide On The Web-www.whitetailstrategies.net
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Re: My release fires early ?
[Re: FeistyJuan]
#5309174
09/16/14 12:10 PM
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Joined: Jul 2014
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VT Outfitter
Light Foot
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Light Foot
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Now I just have to get over the soreness in my bow arm elbow. Maybe I've been practicing too much? Nah! Sorry, I quoted the wrong post.
VT Outfitter Whitetail Strategies Guide Service Fred Scott Owner/Head Guide On The Web-www.whitetailstrategies.net
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Re: My release fires early ?
[Re: FeistyJuan]
#5309176
09/16/14 12:12 PM
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VT Outfitter
Light Foot
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Light Foot
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the tension screw was loose. I put some loctite on it and it is all good. Being new to bow hunting I was a little worried. I have been shooting it atleast 4 times a week since I got it. Went to the ranch yesterday and got so shoot it out of my tree stand which is pretty cool. Looking forward to deer season! I am glad you got it fixed. Good luck this fall.
VT Outfitter Whitetail Strategies Guide Service Fred Scott Owner/Head Guide On The Web-www.whitetailstrategies.net
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