Now this has potential. LOL

 

Well you could read the threads from the times it was asked before at the bottom of this page.

 

If they're competent they can use a bazooka. . .

 

Depends on type of hunting, and whose behind the trigger.

I have used one on tower hunts and dove hunting, don't know that I would shoot a release on wild quail or pheasants.

Buster

 

Nobody in there right mind hunts with (or hunts with someone who does) a release trigger.
Everyone I know that shoots a release hunts with a pull trigger.

 

For several decades I have used a release trigger WHILE SHOOTING TRAP but never in the field. I also have never hunted with anyone who used their release while hunting. Guess it doesn't mean someone couldn't but I don't think I would feel comfortable myself using release for bunnies, pheasants or ducks. I have never flinched when shooting at one of those.......BUD

 

Depends on who is supplying the dogs.

 

If a hunter is forced to consider using a release trigger; it's time for that hunter to accept that his time in the field is over.

Your buddies won't tell you, but trust me, they don't want to hunt with you anymore.

 

Hang on a sec..... I have my Coke... waiting on my popcorn

 

A release trigger for field hunting? Good grief.

 

I suppose if you don't mind hunting alone it would be alright. I might want to let the dog sleep in if I were you.

 

I once knew a guy who was a great dove shooter with an old Model 12 equipped with release trigger. He was also one of the most dangerous guys you ever wanted to work with. All of us release trigger guys already know we almost never flinch on game shooting so's there's no reason for needing a release!!

 

I suspect you will find little need for a release when hunting. Low gun, snap shooting.....

 

I sure hope you enjoy hunting alone. Would be like walking around with the safety off or hammer cocked.

 

Hunting with a buddy that shoots a ton of trap? Ask frequently if his SAFETY is on and watch him put it on!! This happens a lot under those circumstances!

HAP

 

Ever the contrarian, I'm going to assume that this release-hunter is an otherwise trusted friend, as most hunting buddies are. I'd diplomatically voice my concerns and then, when afield, position myself strategically to keep an eye on him (keep him off to your left, maybe even with you or just a step ahead). After a covey of quail, or an exploding rooster, you will have your answer.
Obviously, A.D.s are a game changer.
I'll give said release hunter enough credit to have plenty of experience with release triggers to make the decision to take one afield. But I do agree with the others that shooting flushing game should not require a release.
dju

 

Similar to a frog with a machine gun......................................LOL

 

If I could hunt with a release trigger, I could shoot doubles with a bolt-action........

 

My brother and I hunted with a guy who would take the safety off every time he even thought there was a chance of a bird coming out hiding.

Needless to say, we only hunted with him once.

Hauxfan!

 

These responses are priceless! No ... I dont hunt with a release.. never did. I dont even hunt anymore.. I have duck hunted with a friend years ago that shot a model 12 with a release. We hunted in our own sneakboxes. Never had a problem.. we shot alot of ducks and had alot of fun gunning. Those days are over...

 

Oh my... Sounds like an accident waiting to happen

 

I and my hunting friends would never hunt with someone who uses a release trigger.

 

I shoot trap (BTW not very well anymore) with a release and birds for the dogs with a pull. Yes I do, on occasion "flinch" with both. I'm assuming you folks realize that most (if not all) "safeties" only prevent the trigger from being "pulled". That is , the hammer is still cocked and only being held by the sear engagement, not the "safety". That being said, ALL loaded or unloaded guns should be handled in a safe manner, release or pull trigger. I don't see myself carrying a release in the field. I already put enough pressure on myself trying to hit the bird with one shot for the dogs.

Hauxfan, we hunted with the same kind of guy. He would also cycle that 1100 so fast you thought it impossible!

 

I do not shoot a release,

I would not like to hunt with someone using one, Mainly cause I doubt there is a safety in it anymore.

DGH

 

So why not hunt with someone with a release? I see a bunch of no's but no one saying why not, sounds like a bunch of people at are just following a party line and have no real concept of what's going on.

I shoot Annie's, trap and sporting clays with a bunch of guys that shoot release and they don't seem to have any problem making there shotgun safe if they don't get the shot at a Annie target or a clay comes off the trap busted. Its not like they are walking around with there finger holding the trigger down. If a release trigger has the chance to be pulled causing a negligent discharge what makes you think that a pull trigger wouldn't have the same issue assuming of course the shotgun has a safety but here again anyone trusting a safety alone is asking for problems.

 

I too shoot a release for trap Muddydogs and I also hunt Upland birds like Woodcock and Ruffed Grouse and sometimes Pheasant. If you have ever been down in a nasty cedar swamp chasing Grouse or Woodcock you would understand. Once that trigger is set, you have to hold onto it and that is not a good thing in those conditions. I have been in some pretty crazy situations where a bird has flushed and if I would have set a trigger on a release and attempted those shots, I would probably have shot the dog, possibly shot numerous trees, and maybe my partner. I have swung on birds and had my arm hit a limb. That is all it would take to make your hand relax on that trigger......you are just asking for a major problems hunting with a release. Why would you want to add that danger to your hunt ? I would rather sleep with rattlesnakes than hunt with someone using a release. Release triggers are great when used in the right situation, as I said, I have shot one for 24 years at TRAP and it let me continue to enjoy that sport. I have yet to this day had any issues flinching when I hunt, shoot sporting clays or skeet with a pull trigger with the gun down. I am just sharing my opinion here, but as you can tell by the way this thread is going, it is just not a safe practice.

Don

 

Bird hunting by definition is unpredictible shooting so, using a release is hazardous.

Release can be used without problems in the shooting ranges where people can follow
the safety rules.

What is the advantage to hunt with a release trigger gun, anyway?

Bill
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