How Long Should Your Release Be?

[@mattporter5728]

I have been an archer for over 50 years and a bowhunter for over 40. I learned a lot from this video, thank you

[@jfphotography69]

What I do is keep my index finger pressed against the back of the trigger of the release "also great for safety reasons", so when I am at full draw all I have to do is loop my index finger over the trigger and slightly flick it with the tip of my index finger, and the only time I do this is when I am ready to fire of the shot. It's pretty much the same method you would use with a firearm, never have your finger on the trigger until you are ready to fire off a round. Been using this method for thirty years with no issues.

[@stevedeviney2273]

This helped a ton! At 20 yards I didn't have a problem but at 30+ yards I was having problems with arrow wobble. I shortened my release and they're all flying strain and much more accurate! Thank you!!

[@Marco-te3mp]

Update; last night range session was outstanding. Your instructions' were spot on. I torn up the bullseye. That minor adjustment made a huge difference. My hand and release position was corrected with your help. Shooting became allot easier and more fun. In about 2 weeks I will be sketching out to 40 yards thanks to your video.

[@127TROOP]

just started using a wrist release and I have been treating it as a trigger on a rifle with obvious indifferent results....this has made perfect sense, and has been perfectly explained!. I'm gripping the release with my fingers and using the tip of my index finger 🙈 (I know.....I'm a worm....)....thank you for improving my aim.....and subbed!

[@MikeMina2023]

Great explanation and visuals. I've been pulling left a bunch lately after switching from a handheld release and knew it was something with my trigger hand. This explanation of getting a rough measurement is going to help a ton.

[@mikerugar5440]

I always thought my releases were too short and always had a hard time finding one. This video was very helpful. Learned a lot I didn't know about shooting with a relase, and I have been shooting competition, hunting, and recreation for 40 years. Now to the proshop and have my bow set up a new way.

[@guitarman2468]

Great video, this definitely is important. I’m new in to archery but I could definitely tell something wasn’t right with my release

[@RobGoodwinFitness]

This cleared up everything for me. Thank you!

[@MichaelB-xg7ic]

Thank you, I watched this last night and first thing this morning tried it and my grouping completely changed to separating to 4 in groups.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Answered my question of this perfectly 👍🏼

[@JW-uj3we]

Really helped put your vid into perspective when I listened to George Ryals explain what happens when your draw is too long. Followed your advice and shortened up the release and found it easier to hold still. Thanks a bunch, really enjoy all your content.

[@OffensiveJestr]

I just got my arrows and release strap today, waiting for my bow and a few other goodies to show up. Been watching a lot of videos and I can't wait to apply what I've learned so far. I'm excited to get into archery, I've always wanted to, but never did. Well, time to change that.

[@jerrycox5700]

Thanks brother your videos have been real helpful keep up the good work

[@stevecrader3479]

Thanks for this vid. I know I've had this very thing happen and seen strange arrow flight or not understood why my impact shifted suddenly.

[@torreyintahoe]

Very informative video. I was definitely doing it wrong.

[@JW-uj3we]

Thanks for a very concise and informative video, I concluded my release is too long. I made good sense, keep up the good vids.

[@johnnyrebel5458]

Excellent advice!! To bad I didn’t see this yesterday when I bought a new release and had to tinker with length for a hour. I’ve used just about all your arrow building vids. Coming from a new arrow builder those helped immensely!!! Way better grouping all around.

[@glennrudolph]

I had one too long and not adjustable. But I took it apart and changed the bolt in the mechanics and now it’s good! 25 cents from Lowe’s.

[@shawnharper3440]

This will help paper tuning, my bare shafts are great, my fletched arrows are off and They are not contacting anything. I’m getting back into shooting after a five year gap and I question my anchor point and release setup. Off to my back yard to practice! Awesome videos

[@1adventureatatime73]

Thank you so much for a detailed video, I've had issues with my arrows not impacting correctly or missing target and I know why now. I'll def be trying better. I never knew how much effect a release had. Guys at my local shop don't say too much about things like this so this is helpful.

[@Oregon629]

Excellent technical information. Has been "huge" issue for me. Thanks

[@roetru]

That is exactly what my hunting buddy's release is like and I told him he should shorten it but he likes to anchor like cam hanes behind his neck and then wonders why I shoot better then him

[@kyleanderson9453]

Excellent point!

[@wildorvegan8272]

Thanks for all of your vids! Greets from Germany !

[@JosephKonarzewski]

Thanks for the help man. Just got my first bow this helped alot

[@katiewhere]

Thank you!

[@bobblackhawk3519]

Really great video. You did a great job on the subject that many do not cover.

[@droberts1664]

This is so cool. Im going to get into shooting a bow again. I never knew any of this Thanks yall for this info, its do interesting

[@bluefluteman]

Excellent video! Thank you Sir.

[@danielellisporter]

Any chance we could get an in depth video on spine and it’s effect on arrow flight?Under spined vs over spined? Your process for cutting an arrow to fine tune the dynamic spine? How to determine proper point weight?

[@Marco-te3mp]

Now i know why i have numbness in index finger and thumb. Mine was way too long. thanks new shooter

[@sivonparansun]

I'll definitely try this out! I always seem to be a bit low left, hopefully this fixes the issue

[@BriarJumper]

Thank you. Just what i needed to know.

[@snowmanGUNIT]

Thanks for this video. Always a question I've wanted answered.

[@itzwade]

Finally! Thanks for the info and the video. Definitely needed.

[@landoncberry]

Freakin genius. Mine is way too long! Groupings should improve some now so thank you!

[@nimamashitongxinglian1213]

And I see these videos the hole time like I saw all of the archery videos ,but I try to get as much to information because in every video I learn just a bit

[@reidpowers3932]

dude totally saved me i was slapping and usually one or two out of 6 arrows would go way out of group!!!! Thanks!

[@bulletsandbroadheads]

Great video

[@Hitswing808]

Thank you bro. Much appreciated

[@andrzejja1683]

A very important information. Thank you. Now i know. My wrist release is too long

[@tomw1416]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m having trouble with my new release and I couldn’t figure out why. The release is adjusted to long.

[@russelllieser4226]

Great video. Just got a B3 claw. Now i know how to set it up.

[@ken244]

excellent video for me being completely new to the bow thanks. The next thing is front hand position so I wont tear up my forearm again lol.

[@TheAllankuz]

That B3 Hawk fits you well!

[@chickimac1]

Love my B3 hawk release

[@jerrystringer8190]

thank you very much your the man

[@chrisnguyen2760]

Great video. What trainer release device are you using? thanks

[@toddferrell518]

Good info

[@rakkup7572]

That’s a great release for hunting. I love mine.

[@claptinfan]

What release is that?

[@LDPaOutdoors]

claptinfan b3 hawk

[@rakkup7572]

Sorry just saw this, it’s the Tru Fire Hardcore buckle. The yellow triangle on the strap is hard to catch in this but it says TF.

[@rakkup7572]

Also I meant the first release (too long). Now I see the B3 when he switched to “too short”. Been a while since I saw this

[@jimr7154]

I had the same issue, I solved it until recently by wearing a Survival bracelet on my right hand with the release behind it. Now it seems something has stretched and it's a bit too long again so back to tinkering until I can get a new release

[@christianpaul3303]

I struggled with gripping my release - then an instructor taped all my non-trigger fingers to my palm. Not kidding. After a couple dozen shots my brain started to reset and I was shooting tight groups and not drifting laterally. Try it!

[@waidelich1991]

Great video, was just looking at my release today and wondering if its set up right. Who makes that shirt?

[@jameskolb4825]

Very helpful. What brand/model release are you using (the one that fits properly)? Thanks for sharing.

[@paulstanley4590]

Have you ever tried using your middle finger as your trigger finger? I find it much harder to punch the trigger if you use your middle finger, you kind of have the feeling of closing you hand verses pull a trigger finger. Check it out it’s awkwardly comfortable.

[@kkhalifah1019]

I use a Spot Hogg Keeton with the second knuckle of my birdie finger around the trigger. It automatically solves my tendency to punch the trigger (too much PS4 has ruined the use of my index finger for archery).

[@MusicMinisterJP7]

Nice demo,, I can see your trigger isn't the hair- trigger. I actually got punched on my pulling back bcuz of the hair-trigger. But I was interested in release length. I guess you didn't touch on that adjustment. But it gave me food for thought. Thx.

[@John-tz2wy]

Nice video 👌🏻

[@tz444]

Great video. I have been looking for a release that I can get this short. Plan of give a B3 a try. What model is that?

[@InsideOutPrecision]

The hawk

[@stevenstoneman8111]

It should be as long as you want it and still be accurate. Archery is 99% fitment to the archer. Comfort and repeatability is the most important.

[@paulhora8849]

Great video, What is the t-shirt brand or logo??? It's awesome

[@InsideOutPrecision]

Born and Raised Outdoors

[@DanStone1025]

Thanks for sharing. Question: how long have you shoot the Scott Ghost release? And more importantly, have you ever had misfires with it? I had 3 last night and not sure what I can do to resolve it shy of getting a new release. I've been using this release for almost a year and have had a few go off prematurely but could never be certain I didn't bump it with my finger until last night. It was clearly released without any involvement from my finger. (Mid draw) Thanks!

[@maxpage5633]

Man you make my day! I got the scott ghost release and it's been a couple of time i had shot who went prematurely, and i always put the fault on me. I really think there is a problem with this one. I will change for a other model!

[@davidbuckles7557]

On your B3 release, do you have the stock shank/ shaft or the short? I have the same TF release you also demoed and it’s way too long. Your B3 looks like what im looking for. Thanks!

[@jacobgion9613]

How are you anchoring with the B3 Hawk? Looks like you’re using the wedge of your thumb/index on the corner of your jaw? I normally place my index knuckle in the “hole” at the base of the ear/jawbone. I’m finding this is too far back and my string no longer aligns with my nose and corner of my mouth. I have shorter fingers and I’m forced to adjust the Hawk all the way in to get my finger hooked over the trigger properly... any advice?

[@shaunreed2884]

Great video, My question is, the release seems loose where it grabs the loop is it supposed to be like that or do I need to tighten it somehow?

[@joshharris7422]

Awesome

[@MegaPerson012345]

Thing that's sucks is I cant return a release after buying. I bought a true fire that I really dislike. If I could have returned it I would have. Love my old one, new different model sucked. Only reason for replacing old one is springs are worn out.

[@chenoabryan8458]

Oh snap! Explains the to the right shots...anchor point is affected

[@bernadettmuller8181]

I was wondering if you could talk about aiming. I've been shooting since last November and learned a lot from your videos too however, I just noticed that I'm only aiming with one eye open. Is there an explanation of why it is important to keep both eyes open? Or does it even matter? (I'm left-handed archer but right-handed otherwise)

[@coltbenbow5830]

Hey man I’m new to archery and I just bought a Mathews vertix and I already have peep rotation I’ve tried a twist moving d loop to an angle and it’s just always off a little one way or another so after watching your video about strings do you guys have any Gas ghost strings in stock? I went on site and it says I can’t get any til July can I buy some from you guys there is no pro shops within 4 hours of where I live and they are tiny that you have to order everything thru.

[@blackarm3265]

hey I ordered a fulcrum flex in a large and it seemed huge do you think if I ordered a medium and make more sense and I've got pretty big hands I'm like six foot 2please let me know the whole Corona thing I haven't been able to go to like Lancaster archery and put my hand in it so I was just curious if you had experience with putting your hands on that particular release thank you so much

[@fender13915]

Do you have a archery shop? I'm sorry if i've missed the obvious. Looking for a west coast supplier.

[@Rivonpanzer]

Hey Kellen, whitetail hunting arrow coming in at 503 gr. (30” fmj -12 gpi, hit insert- 16gr., nock- 9gr. , 3; 2” vanes- 18 gr., 100 gr. WASP JAK-KNIFE). Too heavy?? Shooting a 70 lbs. VERTIX with 30” draw.

[@InsideOutPrecision]

Nah thats fine. My guess is you aren't shooting much over 30 yards so soeed doesn't really matter

[@marcelbuntaran21]

TQ

[@tronny4981]

What about trigger sensitivity? I got mine set so light that I wouldn't be able to set my finger on the trigger like that.

[@joewilkinson7277]

What release are you useing

[@White_devil1980]

I have got a fs index release is it able to be adjusted

[@nimamashitongxinglian1213]

I think I just saw that trainer on Lancaster archery

[@landoftenthousand7159]

What brand is your personal release??

[@jacobbrazell8684]

What are those releases you are using?

[@itismylifesogoforit]

the arrow always shoots slightly right side when i'm using a wrist wrap release than a thumb button release, even i checked my anchor point is correct, i have to adjust the sight to the right whenever i use a wrist wrap release, is that normal?

[@gaugeharden6475]

You should do a bow build video

[@brandonmcdonald6121]

Good video! That trainer worth the $$? it's expensive!

[@InsideOutPrecision]

Definitely spendy but its the best I've found.

[@tylerparker3024]

So according to what youre saying about squeezing the release, shouldnt handhelds be inconsistant?? Because if youre holding the wrist release, youre basically just turning it into a handheld release.

[@InsideOutPrecision]

@@tylerparker3024 the torque induced on the shank of an index release while holding onto it is a lot different that the pressure on a handheld

[@tylerparker3024]

How? Youre literally holding the handheld sideways lol

[@toddlymburner5783]

Love the videos Kellen, did you ever do the shot execution video? I just bought a hinge from ultra view and was looking for that video?

[@majedog]

Are u right or left handed?

[@mikeholland5997]

Well crap! Only been shooting my release too long the last 15 years🤦🏻‍♂️🤣

[@tylerparker3024]

Mine aparently doesnt get short enough lol.

[@joshfranklin1894]

I need a personal bow instructor

[@trimmin420]

lol