A Kountryfried Review: TRU-FIRE's ThruFire Release 

Jeff, thanks you so much for your time to watch our reviews. We greatly appreciate your compliments.

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Thanks For watching our review and leaving feedback. If you or your friends have any questions please let me know.

Robert, we are glad we can help you make an informed decision. I was a little disappointed about that issue. I did tightened it up a little bit, or increased the poundage, and it appears to hold. Another viewer commented that a set screw would be beneficial. I tend to agree.

@@KountryfriedOutdoorProductions Are you still using this release or have you gone to a different one? I'm really interested in the thrufire but I'm hesitant after hearing the issue you're having. Was the trigger issue fixed completely by upping the poundage? Or do you still have to adjust after a certain number of arrows? Thanks for the video by the way.

@Pierce Miller I shot the Thrufire for several 3D shoots during the summer, but by time fall started approaching I switched back to my Tru-Fire Hardcore release. More due to my personal preference for a command style release for hunting. After tightening the poundage I did not experience the slippage. Another viewer said he had luck with Blue Loctite on the screw. While this will likely work, do so at your own risk, as it could void any warranties. I still have the release and may bring it back out during the off season.

Thank you 🙏 bangsdagong! I hope it helps with your decision making.

J.R., we are very happy our video was able to help you and humbled by your praises! Thank you so much!

@Brian Biettler, thank you for that Pro Tip! Loc-tite never crossed my mind but is a solid idea for sure. Glad you enjoyed the review, and truly appreciate your feedback!

Thank you Tony. We are happy that you found it helpful!

Yes, from some of the comments I’ve seen some other people have been having an issue with a premature release. My experience with it I did not, except for when I didn’t lock it correctly. The concept is interesting, and while I did have a positive experience with the release, I still use my index style release for hunting. Some habits are hard to break. I could see having larger fingers being an issue with the release giving the Shepard’s hook in the trigger mechanism. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Hope it helps other people in their decisions.

I shot in the early 3- D era. Back tension was the craze for tournaments. A few premature releases that hit my face hike and uppercut from Mike Tyson .learn me to do some practice with handle and string release. Is this a better release. Yes and no. There is one that I have designed that is better, can improve your arrow groups tremendously. Any archery Shoup interested in using my Idea. Let me know. It stops feared target panic. It gives the same effect as back tension,but only better. You are totally in control of the back tension. I killed my first Pope and Young buck using this designed .

Thanks for watching. We are glad the video and subsequent conversations was able to help make an informed decision. Good luck this season!

Thanks Joby Kelly for your comment.

Luckily for us in Ohio we can hunt up until the first week of February. We are out in the late season, just not as frequent as we are waiting on the right weather patterns. We do have a couple hunts in this time frame on our channel from last year and this year, and have a few more hunts planned for January into February.

Yes it’s a different style of release. You may need to shorten your draw length just a little maybe a 1/2 inch. Since you are pulling through the shot, if left at your “normal” draw length you may feel too outstretched through the shot sequence. Some recommend cable stops over limb stops with a tension release, but I think that really is up to preference. Try Blind bale shooting to help with target panic as well. You’ll want to be close to your target with a more than adequate backstop. Come to full draw with an arrow of course, and aim at the target. It’s not necessary to aim at a specific point just the target in general. Once you’re confident the arrow will hit the target, close your eyes and slow and deliberately work through your shot sequence until release. This allows you to not hyper focus on your pin and the target. Which is where a lot of target panic comes from. Additionally it allows you to focus on the feel of the release, the mechanics, and nuances. Once again I stress make sure you are close to the target 4-6 feet and you have a sufficient backstop in the event you miss. Once you have mastered or reset your release start working on sighted shooting from close range. Then start working yourself back until you get back to your effective range and maybe even beyond for target shooting.

Yeah, nothing is more embarrassing when your trying to show off your new release to your buddies, and you can’t get it to lock into the loop. Not that I would know or anything. 😉 Who am I kidding, it happened to me several times until I worked with it a little more. Stay persistent and constantly tinker with it until it fits you. It really is fun to shoot with. I shot a couple of 3-D’s with it, and did fairly well.

@@KountryfriedOutdoorProductions I was considering getting one of these but your comment along with @juan58209 has me concerned I could end up punching myself in the face using it. Very unsafe both hitting myself in the face and launching an arrow. Could you explain what the problem is and how you make sure it locks into the loop otherwise it's a no buy for me. Thanks!!

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Bob, thanks for the question. Yeah punching yourself in the face during a draw is no buéno. I had a Trufire Hardcore Revolution Four finger release that did that. Got it fixed, but still a little gun shy during the draw. 🤣 On my issue there was nothing mechanically wrong with the release, it solely was on me not closing it all the way. You will feel it lock when push the lock mechanism in place. I simply short stroked it. Mine did not release mid draw, mine released with slight pressure. I reattached the release to the string and made sure it fully locked and had no problem since.

@@KountryfriedOutdoorProductions Thank you for getting back to me and for the information!!

John, thanks for giving us your time to watch our review and post a comment. I didn’t notice much travel in the release once I got it where I wanted it. However if you have a local shop that has a demo of the release check it out.

Hi Stefan! In reality it’s a personal choice. I like the opening close to my jaw to reduce the angle, but the way that works best for you is the way to go! Happy Shooting!

Thanks for giving us some love. Hope the review helped your decision making.

Tim, That is a good question. My answer is the awkward string position when I anchor. That arch is a pretty significant size, had to be to accommodate gloved fingers. If I were to anchor with opening out, it really adds a significant amount of of pressure on the string and forces it away from my face and my anchor.

B. Mac, good deal. Biggest headache is just getting it set up for you. For the first few days try a few different settings, to find what works for you. If you have any questions let us know.

Now your talking my language!

Thanks for the question. I did end up cranking the spring in a bit tighter and it seems to have fixed the issue. I’ve shot at least 100 shots now and it has held.

I hate to give this answer, but I think that really depends on the shooter. For me, they were barely noticeable since I was using the meatier part of my finger to contact the trigger. If someone is a little more sensitive to the sensation, they may take a little more “break-in” before it goes unnoticed.

Steven, thanks for the question. I did not notice a change in anchor. The distance from string hook to the trigger, is comparable to other Tru-Fire releases, such as the Hardcore.

@Sbuckle name. I would say as long as you can use an index wrist strap release you could use this release. You may need to lengthen the strap on the release to accommodate. This may, and I stress may, cause a need to shorten your draw length to keep a comfortable anchor. In my opinion the distance from the d-loop capture to the trigger is a little longer than a traditional index release like a Tru-Fire Hardcore.

Thank you for the compliment ElkHTR! Good luck this season.

Cole, I notice a slight noise of the spring depressing. It’s not loud nor harsh.

Jonathan, thanks for the question. I must say that after tinkering with the release to get it perfect for me, I really like it. We are going to put out an update video on the release. I put up a sub 3” 3 arrow group at 100 yards using it. I did dial up the tension a bit more as I got used to it. If you are an index style release shooter, I wouldn’t buy one a week before a hunt or competition and expect perfection. There is a little bit of a learning curve to this style of shooting. It still gets a thumbs up from me.

@@KountryfriedOutdoorProductions Thanks! I did notice that on your later zombie fruit video you were shooting what looked like a Tru-Fire hardcore, which is why I was wondering if you kept using the ThruFire or put it away. As other users have mentioned yours seems to be the only real world review video on that release, and there's plenty of people interested so I'm sure your follow-up video will be a good one.

@Jonathan Lavoie-Copeland, you are correct that is the TruFire HardCore. We shot that video before the ThruFire arrived. I had it on order for about a month through Lancaster Archery Supply.

While it can used as both, I have mine set to be hidden at full draw. This way I have to pull through the shot.

@@KountryfriedOutdoorProductions I find on my xpedition with limb stops and 80% let off, that method works great. Not so much on my older hoyt vipertec with cable stops and 65% let off. I may pick up a second thru fire and set it up specifically for the hoyt.

My understanding is at a minimum you will want to have it set slightly heavier than your holding weight at full draw. While I’ve shot it with both limb and cable stops I haven’t really developed a preference for one or the other. Listening to a few tournament archers, Paige Pearce specifically, she likes the cable stop for a tension style shot. In her opinion the cable stop allows her to hold on target easier during the shot execution. In contrast the limb stop tends to pull off target easier during the shot execution.

Yes there is a sensitivity adjustment and a poundage adjustment.

Hey Jerry, you got me thinking I missed that in the video. I mention and show it around 3:50 in the video. It’s a screw that is on the trigger.

I'll have to go back and watch it again.....cause I only remembered seeing you make the one adjustment 🤔. Thanks for getting back to me. I've been suffering target panic and thought that release might just be the ANSWER !?!?!?!

I admit, I only show where the screw is to change the sensitivity. If I remember correctly to lighten the trigger, loosen the screw. If you want to make the trigger heavier tighten the screw.

I rewatched the video. Seems like it might be confusing to adjust....not knowing if I'm actually pulling thru the shot hard enough to set it off....or if I've just got the trigger tension too stiff ???

Yes it can. If you remove the trigger from the strap as shown in the video, and rotate it to where the rear screw hole is the front and the front becomes the rear, it will be set for left hand.

@@KountryfriedOutdoorProductions Thanks so much!

Nate, Try decreasing the sensitivity (make it less sensitive). Sometimes when either the trigger travel is to low or the sensitivity is too light, the trigger mechanism does not hold well under pressure. Then make a string trainer that you can use to test your work. I used a small piece of 3/4” pvc pipe, a little bit longer than my hand is wide, a length of paracord threaded through the pipe , and then tied into a loop. The pvc pipe acts like a bow grip and the paracord the bow string. The goal is to have the string trainer the same length as your draw length or a little shorter, you may need to adjust the paracord loop several times until you get it perfect. Once the trainer is good to go, practice with the release under pressure without activating the trigger, pull hard on it to ensure that it is staying latched. If you get consistent performance move onto your bow. I did the same for a TruFire hardcore revolution that was prematurely firing. I didn’t want to run the risk of launching another arrow into the unknown, or dry firing my bow, to test after I fixed it. I even got help from a friend of mine and he pulled on the pvc handle while I pulled on the release, without activating the trigger. It worked great.

@@KountryfriedOutdoorProductions ok awesome I really appreciate it, I will for sure try that and make that pipe.

Steve thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m interested to know more about your position on the Thrufire not being eligible for competition. If you don’t mind explaining a little more, it would definitely help us out!

Just why SHOULDN'T this release be allowed in competition. It's a surprise release just like my hinge releases are. !?!?!?

Darrell, thanks for the view and comment. Sometimes simpler is better!