string loops

OK just want to know who else usees a string loop?

I just put one on last season and I noticed that my grouping shrank and I was more accurate.
Is this common or is it just me?

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Paul Snyder
LM NAHC,NRA,SCI,DU

I haven't yet gone with one, Paul, but my son is my best teacher, and he uses one ... and I've been strongly considering it ... I'm attracted by the several "advantages" claimed by the guys who make & sell 'em ... I'll prolly put one on for this next season ... try it out, at least ...

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Gravity makes all the important decisions ... (John R. Powers)

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I've been using a loop for a few years and got the same impact (pun intended!) Do not shoot a modern bow with a release, without a loop. Just another piece of the accuracy puzzle.

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Absolutely!!! if you use a release you need a string loop. There are a couple of releases out there that have dual jaws that anchor above and below the knock, they serve the same purpose as a string loop. Other than those specific ones, you need a string loop for improved accuracy.

Kraig Osborne
Hunter since birth, NAHCLM, USN

... um ... Whut is this "accuracy" of which y'all speak?

I consider it a good (and lucky) day if I only lose one arrow in a round @ the club 3-D range ...

(Merely kiddin' a bit, guys ... but not entirely ... )

All of life is six-to-five against, just enough to keep you interested. (Damon Runyan)

Gravity makes all the important decisions ... (John R. Powers)

NRA, REMF, PF, NAHC-L, NAFC-L, KC, NPPA

String loop here too.
 
Get this, I went from a complete instinctive style of shooting to sights, a release and a string loop.  Quite a change from my old style of shooting, but I really like it now. 
 
I had accuracy issues at first due to an inferior peep sight and release, but once I got those issues straightened out my accuracy went through the roof with field points.  I then found an extremely accurate fixed bladed broadhead to further cement the hunting set-up.
 
Take care and Good Hunting!
 
Best Afield,
 
Steve
 
 

A couple of years ago I switched from fingers to a release.  For a while, I shot the release on the string with an e-button.
I've since switched to a string loop.  I had to reduce the bow's dl, but I like the loop a lot.
(and, they're a lot cheaper to replace than the whole string)

I thought I would throw in my .02 here also, not only should the string loop help with accuracy but will also save on your serving on your bow string.  Your bow string will last longer and you don't have to worry about your release wear and tear on your serving. 

Shoot Straight........Shoot Often

I have used my release to my string with the e button for yrs and tried the loop one time. I did not like it. I found I would have had to change my anchor point and draw length. Also found that there was a bit of flex and play with the loop. I have never had problems with any of my strings, but religously change them every 2-3 yrs, just in case. Just MPO.

Gary Scheel
NAHC LM,RMEF LM,NRA Member, Lonestar Bowhunter, TexasHogHunter Pro Staff Member

Thanks guys.
That's what I figured but just wanted to make sure.
The one thing that I noticed was I didn't need to adjust my draw lenght just my anchor point.
Still shoot better than before so I'm sticking with it!

Hunt Hard, Hunt Safe and enjoy what you got in life
Paul Snyder
LM NAHC,NRA,SCI,DU

When I bought my bow the guy at bass pro said i didnt need a loop now that my string is wore out from my release I wish I would of put one on.

Gary Scheel
NAHC LM,RMEF LM,NRA Member, Lonestar Bowhunter, TexasHogHunter Pro Staff Member

padeciechi:
 
Sorry to hear about that.  Some of those guys behind the counter are completely worthless when it comes to advice, and some are really good.  I guess it all depends on who you get. 
 
I always like to take my bow to a local pro shop to get it worked on.  I like to visit the place first and see who's coming into the store and hang back a little and watch how the pro shop conducts business.  I'll even watch them work on someone's bow if I have the time.  Only after seeing the work they do will I let them work on my bow. 
 
We had an awesome pro shop here in town, but a couple of bow companies pulled out and the shop went out of business.  That did not make me happy as the owner of the shop was the only one I would let touch my bow.  I've been trying to track him down so that he may work on my bow privately, but I can't find him anywhere.  It's like he literally vanished.  Now I have to find another shop that I trust to work on my bow.
 
I suppose at this stage of the game I should be working on my own bow, but that's another story.
 
Take care and Good Hunting!
 
Best Afield,
 
Steve

As usual I agree with Steve. Some are good, some are bad. I know the heartache of losing your favorite bow mechanic. I have had exactly one person other than me work on my bows. When he told me he wasn't tuning bows anymore and that he was only selling strings, I could've cried. I can't blame him though, that little strings selling theory he had worked out pretty good for him. His name was Mike and he called his strings Winners Choice.   As far as bowshop "Mechanics", it's a crap shoot with quality. I prefer to do my own work. I've had pretty good luck with just contacting manufacturers if I get stuck. Usually they are pretty good on giving any technical tips and such.

Kraig Osborne
Hunter since birth, NAHCLM, USN

ko:
 
As they say, great minds think alike! 
 
Take care and Good Hunting!
 
Best Afield,
 
Steve 

I have had one on this bow since I bought it 3 years ago. I also had one on the bow before that.

my family is my life
Willie

String loop here too.  Only bow I ever owned without one was a Bear I had when I was 10 or 11.  My old PSE and my current Hoyt are both "looped".  Just like thier owner....oh wait...maybe that is "loopy"  Sorry. 

Love playing that string music and sending a Muzzy flying!

Steve and ko- I'm with you. My father-in-law was the only one I let touch my bows. He's not a pro or anything but has over 35 yrs shooting and making his own bows. Made some really cool recurves out of Afican cocobola wood, laminated the limbs and even made his own cedar shaft arrows. So that's who I trusted, but now that I've moved trying to find someone is a joke. I think I'm gonna try some myself and if I got ?'s or I'm stuck on something at least I have someone to call.

Hunt Hard, Hunt Safe and enjoy what you got in life
Paul Snyder
LM NAHC,NRA,SCI,DU

I enjoy working on my own bow, it's almost theraputic. At least if I break something or set it up wrong I won't get too mad at myself as much as I would get mad at a bowshop technician if he messed up somehting of mine. I also feel more confident with my own handy work. It has definately been alot of trial and error, but now I know what does and doesn't work for me. Don't get me wrong, there are some amazing bow shop guys out there that can tell you what's wrong with your bow just by listening to it. But, those guys are hard to find and almost never in the treestand with you

Kraig Osborne
Hunter since birth, NAHCLM, USN

Agreed ko, but if they break it, they bought you a new one, not you having to dig deep into your own pockets. I like working on my own also but there are some things that just need to be done by others.  LOL  If you know what I mean?

Gary Scheel
NAHC LM,RMEF LM,NRA Member, Lonestar Bowhunter, TexasHogHunter Pro Staff Member