--- product_id: 8662839 title: "TRU-FIRE Bow Releases" brand: "tru-fire" price: "Β£0.76" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8662839-tru-fire-bow-releases store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Sub-3 inch 5-shot groups @ 60 yards Adjustable trigger travel & length lock Durable composite with dime-sized compact head TRU-FIRE Bow Releases **Brand:** tru-fire **Price:** Β£0.76 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Lock in your shot with the release pros trust β€” precision, comfort, and stealth in one sleek package! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TRU-FIRE Bow Releases by tru-fire - **How much does it cost?** Β£0.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8662839-tru-fire-bow-releases) ## Best For - tru-fire enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tru-fire brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Ergonomic Edge:** Angled trigger design aligns naturally with your finger for effortless, instinctive shooting accuracy. - β€’ **Made in the USA:** Proudly crafted in Wisconsin with rugged, compact composite materials built to withstand the toughest hunts. - β€’ **Custom Fit Comfort:** Ambidextrous design with adjustable trigger travel and length locking for a personalized, secure fit on every hand. - β€’ **Precision Perfected:** Achieve tighter groups with a smooth, crisp trigger pull that outperforms traditional caliper releases. - β€’ **Silent & Secure Strap:** Innovative foldback leather buckle strap ensures hands-free operation with zero flopping or clangingβ€”stay stealthy in the field. ## Overview The TRU-FIRE Bow Release is a compact, ambidextrous archery release aid featuring a dime-sized head and a smooth linear motion bearing trigger. It offers adjustable trigger travel and length with a locking set screw for a custom fit. The foldback leather buckle strap provides silent, hands-free operation, making it ideal for hunters seeking precision and stealth. Made in the USA from durable composite materials, this release delivers consistent, tight groupings and ergonomic comfort favored by serious archers. ## Description desertcart.com : TRU-FIRE PT-JR Patriot Junior Compound Bow Archery Release Aid, Black : Archery Release Aids : Sports & Outdoors Review: Fantastic release - By far the best release I've used, & well worth the money! The trigger pull is crisp with little creep, and it's adjustable, although the pull was about right for me straight out of the box (light enough for accuracy but not so light that it felt unsafe). I think the Tru-Fire strap/buckle design is the most well thought-out on the market. Unlike velcro it's very quiet, and it's much quicker and easier to put on than most other designs, thanks to the wide end tab that prevents the strap from ever coming completely out of the buckle, and to the sliding clip (rather than a loop) that secures the loose end of the strap. There's never any fiddling around trying to thread the end of the strap through the buckle or securing loop. Also, the foldback design of this particular release (not found on all Tru-Fire releases) is handy in lots of situations. The best feature of this release is the hook design of the string catch. It's much quicker to engage than any caliper release, and can be done entirely by feel while your eyes remain on the target. WAY faster to engage (especially in a dark game blind in twilight, or while walking and suddenly coming upon a buck or bull), plus it's more secure than a caliper (there's no chance of accidentally not getting it fully closed over the string loop, as with some caliper designs) and faster to disengage as well - which is especially nice when hunting on foot in rough country. You'll see in the pictures that the trigger is angled back a bit rather than sticking out 90 degrees from the body. Ergonomically, this just makes sense. With bow drawn, your index finger isn't parallel to the body of the release, is it? Of course not, since it crosses over the release at an angle - so why are 95% of the releases out there designed as if your finger should pull straight back along the body of the release? It may not matter much, but this release gets it right! That may be one reason I shoot a little better with this release than with others. Some people will tell you that a caliper release is more accurate than a hook release, because a caliper grabs the string evenly on both sides, so it won't push it to one side during the release. That seems intuitively correct to most people, and widespread belief in this theory probably explains why caliper releases (unfortunately) dominate the market. However, this release proves that theory wrong! Here are several reasons why calipers are NOT more accurate than a good hook release: 1)The design of this release is such that the hook rotates out of the way of the string loop with little to no sideways force on the string loop upon release. This can be seen by drawing the string back lightly (1/2" or so, with no arrow nocked) and looking closely as the trigger is pulled. The loop pulls out straight forward, with almost no sideways motion; the string/nock point itself has no sideways motion at all, at least none that I can see. 2)Even if the hook *did* push the string loop to one side (which it doesn't), if it did so *consistently* it wouldn't affect repeatability at all, unless it causesd the arrow to fishtail side-to-side. If it did cause the arrow to fishtail, that could be detected by a paper test, and could be corrected by adjustment of the arrow rest. 3)In any case, this release certainly does NOT cause the arrow to fishtail; with my bow set up correctly, paper testing shows my arrows flying straight as a bullet, with no detectable difference between this release and a caliper release. 4)Most importantly, the results speak for themselves. I generally shoot tighter groups with this release than with my three other releases (all caliper releases), and using this release doesn't change point of impact compared to the caliper releases. On good days, I've shot sub 3-inch five-shot groups with this release at 60 yards (using a Hoyt Faktor bow), which is better than I ever expected to be able to shoot any bow. Don't waste your money on cheaper releases, and DON'T make the mistake of thinking that caliper releases are (even theoretically) more accurate. Try it, and you'll be glad you got this one. Review: Amazingly consistant! - The release I got in turned out to be the forward trigger instead, but with the price I paid I just wanted to try it. It came in a day early so I took it out to the range the next morning and tuned my sight pin up to 15 yards Pros: This is a great release! The sensitivity is high, but perfect with the rolling release action. At the end of an hour of tuning my sight pin, my grouping at 15 yards was smaller than the size of a tennis ball (6 carbon arrows). I'm totally satisfied. My arrow hit exactly where I layed my dot. There's no hesistation...when you tap the trigger, it's releases! The adjustability allowed me to extend the release to match the draw length I set. Why would I do that? I can use a longer arrow to add more force behind it. More force produces better take-down during hunting. Tied with the consistancy and better accuracy, it should lead to a lethal combination! The pivoting and rotating head keeps it very centered and reduced any twisting on the loop string. This made it feel very comfortable when at full draw. Cons: The elastic strap seems to be in the way. You're supposed to secure it at the elastic strap and not the leather portion. I'm at the last hole so it just dangled. I decided to just cut it off. ## Features - AFFORDABLE, EASY TO USE - The Velcro strap provides a quick and comfortable fit and allows you to make adjustments as needed. Easy to use and an affordable price tag - STURDY. SMOOTH - The patriot has a durable steel trigger with a smooth release whether it's your first shot or the thousandth, its built to last and guaranteed to fit the smallest of hands - ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER - Adjust the sensitivity to control the trigger travel - AMBIDEXTROUS - The trigger head rotates a full 360 degrees making it appropriate for either Left or Right hand shooters - PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA - The most economical American made release with a thinner lighter geometric body, perfect for a junior archer ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000IES5PK | | Archery Draw Weight | 200 Pounds | | Best Sellers Rank | #161,173 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #52 in Archery Release Aids | | Brand Name | Tru-Fire | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,487) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00045437032163 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Included Components | Patriot Junior | | Item Type Name | Patriot Junior | | Item Weight | 4 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Feradyne Outdoors Llc | | Manufacturer Part Number | PTJR | | Material Type | synthetic material | | Model Name | Patriot Junior | | Model Number | PT-JR | | Size | Youth | | Team Name | Patriot | | UPC | 045437032163 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | One Year Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Tru-Fire - **Color:** Black - **Material:** synthetic material - **Model Name:** Patriot Junior - **Team Name:** Patriot ## Images ![TRU-FIRE Bow Releases - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KisKGRE4L.jpg) ![TRU-FIRE Bow Releases - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nxG9U8DDL.jpg) ![TRU-FIRE Bow Releases - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81b0F9xY-IL.jpg) ![TRU-FIRE Bow Releases - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61AJomgiYgL.jpg) ![TRU-FIRE Bow Releases - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZY08FgzeL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic release *by D***1 on September 28, 2014* By far the best release I've used, & well worth the money! The trigger pull is crisp with little creep, and it's adjustable, although the pull was about right for me straight out of the box (light enough for accuracy but not so light that it felt unsafe). I think the Tru-Fire strap/buckle design is the most well thought-out on the market. Unlike velcro it's very quiet, and it's much quicker and easier to put on than most other designs, thanks to the wide end tab that prevents the strap from ever coming completely out of the buckle, and to the sliding clip (rather than a loop) that secures the loose end of the strap. There's never any fiddling around trying to thread the end of the strap through the buckle or securing loop. Also, the foldback design of this particular release (not found on all Tru-Fire releases) is handy in lots of situations. The best feature of this release is the hook design of the string catch. It's much quicker to engage than any caliper release, and can be done entirely by feel while your eyes remain on the target. WAY faster to engage (especially in a dark game blind in twilight, or while walking and suddenly coming upon a buck or bull), plus it's more secure than a caliper (there's no chance of accidentally not getting it fully closed over the string loop, as with some caliper designs) and faster to disengage as well - which is especially nice when hunting on foot in rough country. You'll see in the pictures that the trigger is angled back a bit rather than sticking out 90 degrees from the body. Ergonomically, this just makes sense. With bow drawn, your index finger isn't parallel to the body of the release, is it? Of course not, since it crosses over the release at an angle - so why are 95% of the releases out there designed as if your finger should pull straight back along the body of the release? It may not matter much, but this release gets it right! That may be one reason I shoot a little better with this release than with others. Some people will tell you that a caliper release is more accurate than a hook release, because a caliper grabs the string evenly on both sides, so it won't push it to one side during the release. That seems intuitively correct to most people, and widespread belief in this theory probably explains why caliper releases (unfortunately) dominate the market. However, this release proves that theory wrong! Here are several reasons why calipers are NOT more accurate than a good hook release: 1)The design of this release is such that the hook rotates out of the way of the string loop with little to no sideways force on the string loop upon release. This can be seen by drawing the string back lightly (1/2" or so, with no arrow nocked) and looking closely as the trigger is pulled. The loop pulls out straight forward, with almost no sideways motion; the string/nock point itself has no sideways motion at all, at least none that I can see. 2)Even if the hook *did* push the string loop to one side (which it doesn't), if it did so *consistently* it wouldn't affect repeatability at all, unless it causesd the arrow to fishtail side-to-side. If it did cause the arrow to fishtail, that could be detected by a paper test, and could be corrected by adjustment of the arrow rest. 3)In any case, this release certainly does NOT cause the arrow to fishtail; with my bow set up correctly, paper testing shows my arrows flying straight as a bullet, with no detectable difference between this release and a caliper release. 4)Most importantly, the results speak for themselves. I generally shoot tighter groups with this release than with my three other releases (all caliper releases), and using this release doesn't change point of impact compared to the caliper releases. On good days, I've shot sub 3-inch five-shot groups with this release at 60 yards (using a Hoyt Faktor bow), which is better than I ever expected to be able to shoot any bow. Don't waste your money on cheaper releases, and DON'T make the mistake of thinking that caliper releases are (even theoretically) more accurate. Try it, and you'll be glad you got this one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazingly consistant! *by B***O on May 16, 2012* The release I got in turned out to be the forward trigger instead, but with the price I paid I just wanted to try it. It came in a day early so I took it out to the range the next morning and tuned my sight pin up to 15 yards Pros: This is a great release! The sensitivity is high, but perfect with the rolling release action. At the end of an hour of tuning my sight pin, my grouping at 15 yards was smaller than the size of a tennis ball (6 carbon arrows). I'm totally satisfied. My arrow hit exactly where I layed my dot. There's no hesistation...when you tap the trigger, it's releases! The adjustability allowed me to extend the release to match the draw length I set. Why would I do that? I can use a longer arrow to add more force behind it. More force produces better take-down during hunting. Tied with the consistancy and better accuracy, it should lead to a lethal combination! The pivoting and rotating head keeps it very centered and reduced any twisting on the loop string. This made it feel very comfortable when at full draw. Cons: The elastic strap seems to be in the way. You're supposed to secure it at the elastic strap and not the leather portion. I'm at the last hole so it just dangled. I decided to just cut it off. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great beginner release. *by K***E on March 16, 2016* I bought two of these for my daughters for Christmas. They both got bows, and I since I spent a lot of money on the bows, I figured I wouldn't overdo it on the releases until we figured out what worked for them. I would say that you get exactly what you're expecting out of a release in this price range. It fits my youngest daughter perfectly, (10 years old, 4'9", big hands for her age). It did not fit my oldest daughter very well, (14 years old, 5'8" big hands for a woman). It did however do the trick and get her to the point where we knew exactly what to get her for her next release, so it absolutely served it's purpose and was a good purchase. The upsides: Inexpensive, durable, gets the job done, fits young children well. The downsides: Does not self close the calipers, meaning you have to manually push the calipers closed. Velcro strap close. I consider this a good purchase. My youngest has tried her sisters more expensive release and still prefers this one, and it fits her well. My only real complaint is the self closing. We have had 2-3 instances of an arrow getting launched mid draw because my daughter didn't get a full close on the D-loop. I would buy this again if I had to do it over. ## Frequently Bought Together - TRU-FIRE Bow Releases - TIGER ARCHERY 30Inch Carbon Arrow Practice Hunting Arrows with Removable Tips for Compound & Recurve Bow(Pack of 12) - Plano Protector Compact Bow Case, Black, Hard Bow Case, Holds up to Five Arrows, Anti-Crush Archery Storage and Protection --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8662839-tru-fire-bow-releases](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8662839-tru-fire-bow-releases) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*